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Alexander Graf, MD

Alexander Graf
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  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Otolaryngology

About Me
Publications
About Me
Clinical Interests
  • Comprehensive Otolaryngology
  • Functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty
  • Facial rejuvenation
  • Facial nerve paralysis
  • Skin resurfacing and scar revision
  • Craniomaxillofacial trauma
  • Skin cancer reconstruction
  • Cleft and craniofacial deformities
  • Otoplasty
  • Gender affirmation surgery
Education
  • MD, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Training
  • Fellowship, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
  • Residency, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery – SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY
Memberships
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
  • AO Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
Awards and Honors
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadephia, PA
  • Dr. Frank E. Lucente Resident Research Award, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY
  • Committee of Interns and Residents, Patient Care Trust Fund Board of Trustees Award, NYC-HHC Kings County, Brooklyn, NY

Treatment Philosophy
I treat a wide variety of conditions across general Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I care deeply about helping to restore and improve what makes us all human—nasal breathing, sense of smell and taste, the ability to express ourselves, and our appearance. I take a wholistic approach to patient care, recognizing that a person often seeks care at a challenging time in his/her life. I emphasize clear and direct communication with my patients, and I prioritize patient and family engagement to make shared decisions on treatment plans.

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Head & Neck Institute

3509 North Broad Street

Boyer Pavilion, 6th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Temple Head & Neck Institute - Rydal Office

1077 Rydal Road

2nd Floor, Suite 201

Meadowbrook, PA 19046

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
Publications

Peer Reviewed Articles

1. Graf AE, Kang JM, Ferzli G, Rosenfeld RM, Romo T 3rd. Endoscopic-assisted, subperiosteal browlift bone fixation technique outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg. Published online February 16, 2026.

2. Graf AE, Bellido S, Vythinathan C, et al. Reporting nasal pressure injuries in neonates receiving non-invasive ventilation: a scoping review. J Perinatol. 2024 Dec;44(12):1839-1847.

3. Graf AE, Beemer AJ, Gulati RD, Reyes AT, Azoulay O. Combined transcervical and median sternotomy approach for a massive substernal goiter. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Aug;76(4):3580-3582.

4. Graf AE, Gulati RD, Bellido S, Beemer A, Rosenfeld RM, Sundaram K. Current practices: antibiotic use following placement of nasal packing. Clin Otolaryngol. 2024 Nov;49(6):810-813.

5. Gulati RD, Graf AE, Salama J, Zeng J, Kaplowitz LJ. Glomangioma of the external ear: a case report. Laryngoscope. 2024 Jun;134(6):2771-2773.

6. Graf AE, Mehl A, De Costa A, Rosenfeld RM, Abu-Ghanem S. Assessment of swallowing function in healthy adults while using High-Flow Nasal Cannula. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 May;170(5):1372-1379.

7. Daniels AD, Graf AE, Goldstein NA. Fulminant retropharyngeal edema associated with SARS-COV-2 (+) diagnosis in an adult. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023;75(2):1068-1070.

8. Abu-Ghanem S, Graf A, Govind J. Diagnosis of sarcopenic dysphagia in the elderly: critical review and future perspectives. Dysphagia. 2022; 37:1093-1102.

9. Philips R, Agarwal A, Chitguppi C, Swendseid B, Graf A, et al. Quality of life outcomes in patients with sinonasal malignancy after definitive treatment. Laryngoscope. 2021;131(7):E2212-E2221.

10. Rimmer RA, Graf AE, Fastenberg JH, et al. Management of orbital masses: outcomes of endoscopic and combined approaches with no orbital reconstruction. Allergy & Rhinol. 2020;11:1-7.

11. Rimmer RA, Vimawala S, Chitguppi C… Graf AE, et al. Rate of sinusitis and sinus surgery following a minimally destructive approach to endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophosectomy. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2020;10:405–411.

12. Welch RJ, Newman J, Honig S…Graf AE, et al. Choroidal amelanotic tumors: Differentiation of benign from malignant lesions in 5586 cases. Br J Ophthalmol. 2020;104:194-201.

13. Phillips R, Topf MC, Graf A, et al. Orbital outcomes after orbit-sparing surgery and free-flap reconstruction. Oral Oncol. 2019;98:78-84.

14. Welch RJ, Ang SM, Mayro E… Graf AE, et al. Uveal metastasis in 1111 patients: interval to metastasis and overall survival based on timing of primary cancer diagnosis. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2019;33:229-237.

15. Shields CL, Welch RJ, Malik K…Graf AE, et al. Uveal metastasis: clinical features and survival outcome of 2214 tumors in 1111 patients based on primary tumor origin. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2018;25(2):81-90.

16. Graf A, Srinivasan A, Shields CL. Prostate carcinoma: common in men but rare in the eye. Retina Today. 2018;13(2):27-30.

Book Chapters

1. Romo T 3rd, Graf AE, Ferzli G, Kim SH, Kim IS. Chapter 12: Appropriate use of implants in the nose. In: Cobo R, Fedok FG, eds. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America: Controversies in Rhinoplasty. Elsevier; 2024;32(4):641-652.

2. Graf AE, Kaplowitz L, Butts S. Chapter 5: Nasal lining reconstruction with loco-regional flaps. In: Oyer S, ed. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America: Partial to Total Nasal Reconstruction. Elsevier; 2024;32(2):229-23.