Paul G. van der Sloot, M.D.

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Dr. van der Sloot's Areas of Expertise Include:

• Head and Neck Cancer

• Microvascular Reconstruction of the Head and Neck

• Cranial Base Surgery both Open and Endoscopic

• Transoral Laser Microsurgery

• Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

• Post-Mohs Reconstruction following treatment for Skin Cancer

• Rehabilitation for Vocal Cord Paralysis

Dr. van der Sloot's association with the University of Rochester comes full circle with his return in 2009. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and worked for several years as a professional violinist before returning to school and completing his medical degree and otolaryngology residency at the University of Alberta. He followed with a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction and cranial base surgery at Vanderbilt University. For the six years prior to his joining the URMC faculty, Dr. van der Sloot was an assistant professor at West Virginia University.

An assistant professor, Dr. van der Sloot specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer patients, and also sees patients with general ear, nose and throat problems. His research interests include the study of immunohistochemical markers in papillary thyroid cancer; head and neck bone carriers, rapid prototyping and osseous reconstruction; and the relevance of PET-positive findings in the chest in patients with head and neck cancer.

Dr. van der Sloot is published in and reviews for a number of leading journals. He is involved at the national level with subspecialty committees and is deeply involved in resident and medical student education.

Research interests include:

• Prognostic Molecular Markers in Thyroid Cancer

• Biofilms and Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

• Bone Replacement Materials and 3D Modeling of Bony defects

Current Appointments

• Assistant Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology	2003
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada	2002

Education
M.D.	University of Alberta	1997
Undergraduate Science	University of Calgary	1993
B.M. Violin Performance	Eastman School of Music	1987

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Fellow Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, Microvascular Reconstruction and Cranial Base Surgery, Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN	2002 - 2003
Otolaryngology Residency, University of Alberta Edmonton, AB	1997 - 2002

Awards and Honors
Quality Award | West Virginia University	2009
Poloquin Residents' Research Award | Canadian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery	2002
Resident Research Award | Alberta Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery	2002
Research Award | University of Alberta Department of Otolaryngology	2000
Harold and Florence Mosley Research Award | University of Alberta	1994