Raghu Athré, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Houston’s Top Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Raghu Athré is one of the few cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons in Houston who is a double board certified Facial Plastic surgeon, certified in Otolaryngology and Head/Neck Surgery.
About the Doctor
Before becoming on of the best facial cosmetic surgeons in Houston, Dr. Athré started his academic career at the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with honors in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Athré has always been interested in the way things work as well as in creating things that work–both functionally and aesthetically. That’s why Dr. Athré relates plastic surgery to engineering. Both require analysis, attention to detail, and a precise plan of action. “Furthermore, one must always have a back-up game plan,” says Dr. Athré, who makes it a point to walk through each part of the plastic surgery process with his Houston patients – from analysis all the way to the treatment plan.
After completing his undergraduate degree, Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Athré went on to graduate in the top 10% of his medical school class at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Schoo l– one of the top medical schools in the country. He was awarded the Hudson-Penn Award, an annual award for the top surgical senior medical student. Following graduation from medical school, Dr. Athré completed his residency in Otolaryngology and Head/Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern – one of the busiest and best ranked hospitals in the United States.
After finishing his residency, Dr. Athré was awarded one of the fewer-than-40 positions in the country to do his fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. Dr. Athré completed his fellowship in Atlanta, GA at the Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Center under the training of Dr. William Silver, one of the fathers of modern facial plastic surgery.
After completing his training, Dr. Athré started his own practice, Athré Facial Plastics, in his hometown of Houston, TX. Dr. Athré has authored numerous articles, written several book chapters, and has also lectured internationally.
Dr. Athré’s educational background clearly influences his detailed approach to surgery. His Houston facial plastic surgery patients appreciate the extensive knowledge, skills, and meticulous attention to detail that he brings to every surgical procedure. They also appreciate that their facial cosmetic surgeon is available 24/7 and that he takes the time to thoroughly educate them regarding every stage of their procedure. These are among the many reasons Dr. Athré is considered one of the best facial plastic surgeons in the Houston area.
“Aesthetic surgery”, states Dr. Athré, “makes more sense when you have seen reconstruction and trauma, and you can take care of all of these problems in a comprehensive manner.” Because of Dr. Athré’s background in reconstruction, he is best equipped to serve his cosmetic surgery patients. For excellent plastic surgery in Houston, turn to the facial plastic surgeon whom patients have consistently ranked as one of H-Magazine’s Top Docs, and RealSelf users have ranked as one of RealSelf’s Top 500 Docs.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
1998 – 2002 Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas Dallas, TX
Doctor of Medicine
GPA 3.9/4.0
Alpha Omega Alpha
1994 – 1998 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with Honors GPA 3.9/4.0
Engineering Honors Program
Specialization in Biomedical Engineering
Postgraduate Training
07/2007 – 06/2008 Fellowship
American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstruction
Fellowship Director: William Silver, MD
2003 – 06/2007 University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Department of Otolaryngology
Residency Chairman: Peter S. Roland, MD
2002 – 2003 University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Department of Surgery Internship
Chairman: Robert Rege, MD
Hospital Affliations
Memorial Hermann Southeast
Staff, 2008 – present
Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann Northwest
Staff, 2013 – present
Houston, TX
Memorial Hermann Northwest Outpatient Surgery Center
Staff, 2013 – present
Houston, TX
Houston Physicians Hospital
Staff, 2012 – present
Webster, TX
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology (Head/Neck Surgery)
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Research and Publications
Guest Editor of Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2007 September;18(3)
Facial Filler Agents
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2007 September;18(3):243-47
Athre, R
The Effect of a Peroxide Wound Care Regimen on Tensile Strength of Suture
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2007 July-August
Athre, R, Park, J, and J Leach
The Four Suture Tip Rhinoplasty – A powerful tool for controlling tip dynamics
Otolaryngology – Head/Neck Surgery. 2006 Aug;135(2):227-31
Leach, J and R Athre
Evaluation of fibula free flap donor site morbidity
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2006 Jan-Feb;27(1):29-32.
Garrett, A, Ducic, Y, Athre, RS, Motley, T, and Carpenter, B.
Hamartomas of the frontal sinus – Case presentation and review of literature
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2005 Nov-Dec; 26(6):419-21.
Athre, R. and Ducic, Y.
The Split Orbicularis Myomucosal Flap for Lower Lip Reconstruction
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2005 Sep-Oct; 7(5):347-52.
Ducic, Y., Athre, R., Cochran, C.S.
Osteosarcoma of the larynx – Case presentation and review of literature
Laryngoscope. 2005 Jan; 115(1):74-7.
Athre, R., Vories, A., Mudrovich, S., Ducic, Y.
Book Chapters
Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis – Surgical Management
Raghu S. Athre and Bradley F. Marple
Chapter 11 – Rhinologic and Sleep Apnea Surgical Techniques</br/> Stilianos E. Kountakis and Metin Onerci (editors)
Cellular Biology and the Immune System
Raghu S. Athre and Bradley F. Marple
Ballinger’s Otolaryngology
Accepted for publication
Research at the University of Texas at Austin College of Engineering
Economic feasibility analysis and characterization of flow through artificial heart valves. A long term economic analysis that forecasted the ideal type of artificial valve to be used in reconstruction of aortic stenosis as a function of projected lifetime. Also, flow parameters through artificial valves were measured on a bench top model of the human circulatory system to affect valve design.
Presentations
National Meetings
May 2006, Las Vegas Nevada
International Symposium of Facial Plastics
Athre, R., Park, J., and J. Leach
Effect of Wound Care Regimen on Tensile Strength of Sutures
In-vitro pilot study of the effect of peroxide and water on the tensile strength of prolene, nylon and fast-absorbing gut
September 2005. Los Angeles, CA
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Leach, J. and Athre, R.
The Four Suture Tip Rhinoplasty – A Powerful Tool for Controlling Tip Dynamics
Explains usage of a four suture baseball diamond suture to control tip dynamics, and results of 77 patients undergoing open rhinoplasty with the aforementioned technique.
Grand Rounds
March 2009, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
Rhinoplasty: The Basics and the Pearls
May 2007, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Aerodigestive Foreign Bodies and Caustic Ingestion
April 2006, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Frontal Sinus Fractures
December 2005, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Pediatric Facial Fractures
August 2005, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Head and Neck Manifestations of HIV Disease
May 2005, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Basic Concepts in Orthognathic Surgery
November 2004, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Vocal Rehabilitation Following Laryngectomy
May 2004, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Caustic Ingestion – What do I do?
January 2004, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
Basic Head and Neck Embryology for the ENT Surgeon
Presentations
October 2006, University of Texas at Austin Biomedical Engineering Department
The Role of Biomedical Engineering in the Modern Practice of Surgery
September 2005, University of Texas at Austin
Biomedical Engineering Department Engineering and Medicine & Bridging the Divide
September 2005, University of Texas at Austin
Biomedical Engineering Department
A Primer for Admission to Medical School & Personal Experiences
Awards
- Texas Academy of Otolaryngology, 2007, Research Publication Award
- Alpha Omega Alpha, 2002
- Hudson-Penn award for top medical student in surgery, 2002
- Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, 1996
- Undergraduate Collegiate Scholar, 1996
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 1995
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, 1995
- Dedman’s Memorial Scholarship, 1994-1998
- National Merit Scholar, 1994
Work Experience
July 2005-September 2005
Callier Center for Communication Disorders
Dallas, TX
Provided otologic exams for children applying for state-funded hearing aids
1999-2000
UT Southwestern Student Activities Dallas, TX
Part-time assistant for special events
Summer 1996
Mobil Chemical Company
Houston, TX
Process engineer
Designed waste water recycling and treatment system
Summer 1995
Mobil Chemical Company
Beaumont, TX
Process engineer Conducted hazardous operations study for one complete plant unit
Summer 1994
Exxon Upstream Technical Computing Company
Houston, TX
Support engineer
Provided hardware and software support for 150 users on DOS, Windows and UNIX platforms
Community Service
Nightlights Respite Care Program
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX
Habitat for Humanity
Austin, TX and Dallas, TX
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Athré Facial Plastics offers a wide range of facial plastic surgery options and non-surgical cosmetic and skincare treatments. Find the right one for you by contacting our office at (281) 557-3223 or by clicking the button below to request a virtual consultation.