Education

July 2019 - June 2020 University of Toronto, Div. of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Toronto, ON
AAFPRS Fellowship – Director, Dr. Jamil Asaria
July 2014 - June 2019 Tulane University, Dept. of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | New Orleans, LA
Resident Physician | Chief Resident 2019
July 2010 - May 2014 Louisiana State University School of Medicine | New Orleans, LA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), May 2014
Aug 2006 - May 2010 Louisiana State University A&M | Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences | Minor in Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.96 | Summa cum laude
Aug 2001 – May 2006 Jesuit High School | New Orleans, LA
Diploma of Merit, May 2006 | Summa cum laude

Medical Licensure

2020 – present Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ALBME)—Full physician license #MD.40981
2020 – present Texas Medical Board (TMB)—Full Physician License: #S5742
2019 – 2020 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)—Physician License #119625
2017 – present Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)—Full Physician License #306657

Board Certification

2022 American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS)
2021 American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) #24376

Honors & Awards

2021 “Real Man of the Year” – American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign (Montgomery, AL)
2018-2019 Chief Resident, Tulane Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2018 2nd Place, Best Research Presentation—27th Ochsner-LeJeune Symposium and Resident Research Day
2017, 2018 Resident Leadership Grant, AAO-HNS Leadership Forum
2008-2010 Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society (Louisiana State University Chapter)
2006-2010 TOPS Academic Performance Award—State of Louisiana Undergraduate Tuition, Full Scholarship

Career Development

2018-present Journal Reviewer, Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
2018 Stryker Surgical Approaches & Techniques: CMF Trauma Surgery | Chicago, IL
2017 AOCMF Principles of Facial Trauma Course | Quebec City, Canada
2017 Emory University Temporal Bone Anatomy and Dissection Course | Atlanta, GA
2017 Olympus Advanced Rhinology Course | Tampa, Florida
2016-present Journal Reviewer, The Ochsner Journal
2014-present Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification | TC ID#LA20761; Inst. ID#04130163729

Leadership

2017-2019 Resident Mentor—Tulane University Medical School Surgery Interest Group
2017-2018 Resident Representative—Tulane Resident Medical Education Committee (RMEC)
2012-2014 Treasurer, Class of 2014—LSU Health Sciences Student Government Association
2011-2012 Intramural Sports Chairman—LSU Health Sciences Student Government Association
2008-2009 Scholastic/Education Chairman—Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (LSU Baton Rouge Chapter)

Activities & Service

2021 – present Clinical Preceptor, UAB Montgomery School of Medicine
2021 – present Clinical Preceptor, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
2020, 2021 Real Men Wear Pink Candidate, American Cancer Society (Montgomery, AL)
2020 – present Clinical Adjunct Professor, Faulkner University
2020 – present Facial Plastic Surgeon, Huntingdon College Athletic Department
2020 – present Facial Plastic Surgeon, Faulkner Athletic Department\
2020 – present Facial Plastic Surgeon, Alabama State University (ASU) Athletic Department
2020 – present Facial Plastic Surgeon, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Athletic Department
2011-2014 Volunteer, LSU Student-Run Homeless Clinics | New Orleans, LA
2011-2014 Service-Learning Elective (SLE), LSU School of Medicine (completed > 250 hours of community service)
2011 Summer Internship, Student Experience and Rotation in Community Health (SEARCH) | New Orleans, LA
2008-2010 Peer Tutoring Program at Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA
2008-2010 Volunteer Counselor, Camp Quality | Monroe, LA

Memberships & Affiliations

2020 – present Member, Medical Association of the State of Alabama
2020 – present Member, American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS)
2016-present Member, American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeons (AAFPRS)
2014-present Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS)
2014-present Member, Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS)
2010-2014 Member, American Medical Association (AMA)

Hobbies & Interests

Time with Family, World Travel, Golf, Golden-Retrievers, Southern Food & Culture

Career Interests

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery:
Rhinoplasty: Cosmetic & Functional Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Non-surgical Rhinoplasty

Surgical Facial Rejuvenation: Facelift, Neck lift, Browlift, Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), Surgical Lip lift, Dimple creation, Buccal Fat removal, Chin augmentation, Facial Slimming & Jawline contouring, Face/neck Liposuction, Facial fat grafting

Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation: Injectables (dermal fillers and botulinum toxin); Skin resurfacing (ablative and non-ablative laser, chemical peels, dermabrasion); PRF (Platelet-rich fibrin); Kybella (deoxycholic acid); Dermal Microinfusion (microneedling)

Reconstructive: Skin Cancer Excision and Reconstruction; Scar revision; Earlobe repair; Otoplasty; Facial Trauma

Hair Restoration: Hair Transplant (FUT-strip and FUE-punch techniques); Hairline lowering/advancement; PRF scalp treatment

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Adult/Pediatric: Nasal Obstruction, Snoring, Sinus Disease and Nasal Polyps, Facial Trauma (fractures and lacerations), Skin Cancer, Head and Neck Masses

Research & Scholarly Activity

Book Chapters

Terry B, Raggio B, Hetzler L. Aging Face: Fillers. A Color Handbook Otolaryngology. LS Rosenthal, MO Patadia, JA Stankiewicz. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2017. 284-88. Print.
https://www.routledge.com/Otolaryngology-A-Color-Handbook/Rosenthal-Patadia-Stankiewicz/p/book/9781482253764.

Publications

Bartow M, Raggio B. Liposuction. StatPearls. 2020 September 25.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/.

Mayer S, Raggio B, Master A, Lygizos N. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Temporal Bone. Ochsner J. 2020 Fall; 20:315-318.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33071667/.

Jawad B, Raggio B. Direct Brow Lift. StatPearls. 2020 June 12.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559261/.

Raggio B, Brody-Camp, S, Jawad B, et al. Complications Associated with Medical Tourism for Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review. Aesth Plast Surg. 2020 June;44(3):1058–1065.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32040602/.

Souza S, Raggio B, Bareiss A, Friedlander P. Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) of the Cervical Spine: A Risk for Acute Airway Obstruction. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 May 29.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32469245/.

Verma N, Raggio B. Ablative Laser Resurfacing. StatPearls. 2020 May 24.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557474/.

Flowers TC, Raggio B, Hasney, C. Rosai-Dorfman Disease in the Parapharyngeal Space: The First Reported Case. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 May 22.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32438847/.

Vasavada A, Raggio B. Autologous Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation. StatPearls. 2020 May 17.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557860/.

Raggio B, Friedlander P. Laryngeal Melanosis: A Worrisome Finding? Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 May; 99(4):227-228.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30961386/.

Jawad BA, Raggio B. Temporoparietal Fascia Flaps. StatPearls. 2020 April 1.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32310365/.

Cottrell J, Raggio B. Facial Reconstruction for Mohs Defect Repairs. StatPearls. 2020 Feb 18.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553099/.

Harris W, Raggio B. Facial Chin Augmentation (Chin Implants). StatPearls. 2020 Feb 14.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32119393/.

Raggio B, Asaria J. Filler Rhinoplasty (Liquid Rhinoplasty, Rapid Rhinoplasty). StatPearls. 2020 Jan 22.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32119468/.

Mankowski N, Raggio B. Otoscope Exam. StatPearls. 2019 Dec 30.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31985956/.

Bergeron J, Raggio B. Zygomatic Arch Fracture. StatPearls. 2019 Dec 28.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549898/.

Zito P, Raggio B. Hair Transplantation. StatPearls. 2019 Oct 3.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547740/.

Souza S, Raggio B. Anatomy of the Sphenopalatine Foramen. StatPearls. 2019 Oct 18.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31751101/.

Samargandy S, Raggio B. Skin Resurfacing with Chemical Peels. StatPearls. 2019 Sep 19;
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31613532/.

Brody-Camp S, Raggio B. Lip Implants. StatPearls. 2019 Sep 13.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546691/.

Raggio B, Asaria J. Open Rhinoplasty. StatPearls. 2019 Sep 10.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546628/?report=classic.

Raggio B, Patel BC. Deep Plane Facelift. StatPearls. 2019 Aug 11.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31424861/.

Raggio B, Winters R. Endoscopic Brow Lift. StatPearls. 2019 Aug 5.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545220/.

Raggio B, Winters R. Lower Lid Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty. StatPearls. 2019 Aug 5.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31424763/.

Raggio B, Harris W, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Analysis of Factors Associated with Malpractice Litigation in Rhinoplasty. Am J Cosmet Surg. 2019 Aug;36(3), 151–157.
https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0748806819827408.

Raggio B, Barr J, Ghandour Z, Friedlander P. Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid. Ochsner J. 2019 Fall;19(3):290-292.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31528145/.

Raggio B, Mayer S, Friedlander P. Laryngeal Actinomycosis: A Rare Cause of Dysphonia. Ear Nose Throat J. 2019 April 4; [Epub ahead of print]
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30943809/.

Raggio B, Winters R. Role of Steroids in Preventing Osteoradionecrosis of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 May;128(5):441-446.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30688080/.

Raggio B. Primary Cutaneous Histoplasmosis. Ear Nose Throat J. 2018 Oct-Nov;97(10-11):346-348.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30481842/.

Grant M, Barton B, Raggio B, Guarisco JL. Establishing the Need for an Evidence-Based Treatment Algorithm for Peritonsillar Abscess in Children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Oct;57(12):1385-1390.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29808740/.

Raggio B, Winters R. Modern Management of Osteoradionecrosis. Curr Opinion Otol. 2018 Aug;26(4):254-259.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29727306/.

Raggio B, Chheda N. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Epiglottis Excised with Carbon Dioxide Laser: Case Report and Literature Review. Ear Nose Throat J. 2018 Aug;97(8):31-33.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30138523/.

Raggio B, Barton B, Grant M, McCoul E. Intraoperative Cryoanalgesia for Reducing Post-Tonsillectomy Pain: A Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2018 Jun;127(6):395-401.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29776324/.

Raggio B, Barton BM, Kandil E, Friedlander PL. Association of Continued Preoperative Aspirin Use and Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Apr 1;144(4):335-341.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29494736/.

Raggio B, Ficenec S, Flowers TC, Lawlor C, Rodriguez K. Osteochondroma of the Hyoid: First Pediatric Case and Literature Review. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Mar;57(3):307-310.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28728426/.

Raggio B, Grant M, Rodriguez K, Cripe PJ. Neonatal Lemierre's: Youngest Reported Case and Literature Review. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Mar; 57(3):294-299.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28719983/.

Raggio B, Ficenec S, Pou J, Moore B. Acute Calcific Tendonitis of the Longus Colli: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Ochsner J. 2018 Spring;18(1):98–100.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5855435/.

Raggio B, Graham III, HD. Fracture of the Anterior Nasal Spine: A Systematic Review. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Path. 2017; 30(2):81-85.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoms.2017.09.008.

Raggio B, Barton B, Grant M, Fornadley J, Marino J. Invasive Insular Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting as Nonparalytic Dysphonia; Ochsner J. 2017 Winter;17(4):438-441.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29230133/.

Harper LK, Pflug K, Raggio B, April D, Milburn JM. Clinical Images: Lemierre Syndrome: The Forgotten Disease? Ochsner J. 2016 Spring;16(1):7-9.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4795507/.

Lasker GF, Raggio B, Kandil E. An Expansile Mass Following Central Lymph Node Dissection. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Dec;142(12):1237-1238.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27832266/.

Oral/Podium Presentations

Souza S, Raggio B, Ferrin P, Hoof M, Yusin T, Shalaby H, Abdelgawad M, Kandil E. Continued Preoperative Aspirin Use and Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery: An Update. Podium Presentation: ACS Clinical Congress. 2019 October 29. San Francisco, CA.

Raggio B, Harris W, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Analysis of Factors Associated with Malpractice Litigation in Rhinoplasty. Podium Presentation: Gulf States Regional Otolaryngology Conference. 2019 May 25-26. Point Clear, AL.

Raggio B, Winters R, Aslam R. Medical Tourism for Facial Rejuvenation. Podium Presentation: AAFPRS Spring Meeting at COSM. 2019 May 1-2. Austin, TX.

Raggio B, Harris W, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Rhinoplasty Litigation. Podium Presentation: AAFPRS Advances in Rhinoplasty Annual Meeting. 2019 April 4-7. Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Raggio B, Barton B, Kandil E, Friedlander P. Aspirin and Bleeding Complications in Thyroid Surgery. Podium Presentation: Ochsner 27th Annual Lejeune Symposium and Resident Research Day. 2018 June 15. New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Barton B, Grant M, McCoul E. Cryoanalgesia for Reducing Post-Tonsillectomy Pain. Podium Presentation: AAOHNS Foundation Annual Meeting; 2017 Sept 10-13; Chicago, IL.

Grant MC, Valovska T, Barton B, Raggio B, Guarisco, JL. The Association Between Hearing Loss and Antidepressants: A Review. Podium Presentation: ASPO Summer Meeting; 2017 July 26; Vail, CO.

Grant MC, Raggio B, Guarisco L. Establishing the Need for an Evidence Based Treatment Algorithm for Peritonsillar Abscess in Children. Podium Presentation: ASPO Annual Meeting; 2017 May 19-21; Austin, TX.

Poster Presentations

Flowers TC, Raggio B, Hasney C. Rosai-Dorfman Disease in the Parapharyngeal Space: The First Reported Case. Poster presentation. AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2020 Sept 13-16; Boston, MA.

Raggio B, Harris W, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Analysis of Factors Associated with Malpractice Litigation in Rhinoplasty. Poster Presentation: AAFPRS Annual Meeting. 2019 Oct 2-5. San Diego, Ca.

Souza S, Raggio B, Ferrin P, Hoof M, Yusin T, Shalaby H, Abdelgawad M, Kandil E. Continued Preoperative Aspirin Use and Bleeding Complications in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery: An Update. Poster Presentation: American Thyroid Association Annual meeting. 2019 Oct 30-Nov 3; Chicago, Illinois.

Mayer S, Raggio B, Master A, Lygizos N. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Temporal Bone. Poster presentation. AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2019 Sept 15-18; New Orleans, LA.

Souza S, Raggio B, Bareiss A, Friedlander P. Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: A Rare Cause of Airway Obstruction. Poster presentation. AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2019 Sept 15-18; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Role of Steroids in Preventing Osteoradionecrosis: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation: Ochsner Research Day. 2019 May 24; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Harris W, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Analysis of Factors Associated with Malpractice Litigation in Rhinoplasty. Ochsner Research Day. 2019 May 24; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Winters R, Aslam R. Medical Tourism for Facial Rejuvenation: A Systematic Review. Ochsner Research Day. 2019 May 24; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Winters R. Updates in Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible: Focus on Treatment. Poster Presentation: AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 7-10; Atlanta, GA.

Raggio B, Barr J, Ghandour Z, Friedlander P. Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid: Rare Entity. Poster Presentation: AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 7-10; Atlanta, GA.

Raggio B, Winters R, Graham III, HD. Role of Steroids in Preventing Osteoradionecrosis: Systematic Review. Poster Presentation: AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 7-10. Atlanta, GA.

Raggio B, Friedlander P. Laryngeal Melanosis: A Worrisome Finding? Poster Presentation: AAOHNSF Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 7-10; Atlanta, GA.

Raggio B, Barton B, Grant M, McCoul E. Cryoanalgesia for Reducing Post-Tonsillectomy Pain: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation: Ochsner Research Day. 2018 May 22; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Graham III, HD. Fracture of the Anterior Nasal Spine: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation: Ochsner Research Day. 2018 May 22; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B. Friedlander, P. Laryngeal Actinomycosis: A Rare Cause of Dysphonia. Poster Presentation: Fall Voice Conference; 2017 Oct 12-14; Washington, DC.

Raggio B. Primary Cutaneous Histoplasmosis with Oral Propagation. Poster Presentation: AAOHNSF Annual Meeting; 2017 Sept 10-13; Chicago, IL.

Raggio, B. Graham III, HD. Fracture of the Anterior Nasal Spine: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation: ARS Annual Meeting; 2017 Sept 8-9; Chicago, IL.

Barton B, Flowers T, Grant M, Raggio B, Hasney C, Moore B. Quality Improvement in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery: The Closing Set. Poster Presentation: ACS Quality and Safety Conference. 2017 July 21-24; New York, NY.

Raggio B, Grant M, Rodriguez K, Cripe PJ. Lemierre Syndrome in a Neonate: The Youngest Reported Case. Poster Presentation: ASPO Annual Meeting; 2017 May 18-21. Austin, TX.

Raggio B, Ficenec S, Flowers TC, Lawlor C, Rodriguez K. Osteochondroma of the Hyoid Bone: Case Report and Literature Review. Poster Presentation: TRIO Combined Sections Meeting; 2017 Jan 19-21; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Ficenec S, Pou J, Moore B. Acute Calcific Tendonitis of the Longus Colli: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Poster Presentation: TRIO Combined Sections Meeting; 2017 Jan 19-21; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Chheda N. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Epiglottis. Poster Presentation: TRIO Combined Sections Meeting; 2017 Jan 19-21; New Orleans, LA.

Raggio B, Barton B, Grant M, Fornadley J, Marino J. Invasive Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting as Nonparalytic Dysphonia; Poster Presentation: Fall Voice Conference; 2016 Oct 13-15; Scottsdale, AZ.

Raggio B, Barton B, Hassoon T, Al-Qurayshi Z, Kandil E, Friedlander P. Aspirin and Bleeding Complications in Thyroid Surgery. Poster Presentation: AHNS 9th International Conference on Head & Neck Cancer. 2016 July 16-20. Seattle, WA.

Grand Rounds

Raggio B. Updates in Facial Plastic Surgery. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. April 26, 2022.

Raggio B. Rhinoplasty Litigation. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. March 26, 2019.

Raggio B. Short-Scar Facelift Versus Full Facelift. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. May 29, 2018.

Raggio B. Botulinum Toxin: Applications for the Aging Face. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. Oct 31, 2017.

Raggio B. Principles and Management of Facial Trauma. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. July 4, 2017.

Raggio B. Scar Revision and Camouflage. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. May 9, 2017.

Raggio B. Pediatric Head and Neck Masses. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. Feb 11, 2016.

Raggio B. Fungal Sinusitis: An Overview. Tulane Otol. New Orleans, LA. Aug 8, 2015.

Curriculum Vitae