Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Division Director, Facial Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Division Chief
Residency Program Director
Director, Center for Facial Paralysis
Co-Director, IU Health Nose and Sinus Center
- Phone
- (317) 278-1440
- Address
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Fesler Hall 400
1130 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202 - PubMed:
Bio
Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD, FACS, is the Division Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. Having joined IU School of Medicine faculty in 2010 after training at Johns Hopkins Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Shipchandler is a nationally recognized expert in treating nasal breathing problems, facial paralysis, skin cancers, facial reconstruction, facial trauma, facial and nasal abnormalities, scars, ear anomalies and general ENT disorders.
Dr. Shipchandler also leads the department’s Facial Cosmetic Center, where he and his team provide a comprehensive approach to improving the appearance of individuals with cosmetic needs. He performs more than 300 nose operations annually and sees patients for a variety of skincare concerns.
Dr. Shipchandler currently spearheads the training of IU School of Medicine otolaryngology surgical residents in his role as Residency Program Director. He enjoys teaching residents and medical students, and he has been honored with the Faculty Teacher of the Year Award.
Dr. Shipchandler participates in numerous medical mission trips for cleft lip and palate and is involved in various research endeavors related to facial nerve regeneration, facial trauma and stem cell/skin regeneration. He has presented at numerous national meetings, appears in a variety of media for his medical expertise and was recognized as a Top Doc in Indianapolis Monthly magazine.
Year | Degree | Institution |
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2010 | Fellowship | Johns Hopkins University Medical Center |
2009 | Residency | Cleveland Clinic |
2003 | MD | Indiana University |
1999 | BA | Indiana University |
Facial nerves (animal studies)
Facial paralysis
Eyelid reconstruction and treatments
Nasal breathing problems
CT-associated sinonasal anomalies
Facial Trauma
Stem Cell Research
Head and neck reconstruction
Park JK; Campbell B; Shipchandler T; Lee HBH; Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 2024 Jan 12
Park JK; Campbell BC; Shipchandler IT; Ting JY; Vernon D; Shipchandler TZ; Lee HBH; American journal of otolaryngology 2023 Oct 14
Jones AJ; Chen SX; Hasnain F; Davis KP; Shipchandler TZ; Vernon DJ; Elghouche AN; Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine 2022 Nov 3
Jones AJ; Hasnain F; Shipchandler TZ; Vernon DJ; Elghouche AN; Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine 2022 Nov 22
Alwani M; Campiti V; Nesemeier R; Vernon D; Shipchandler T; Ting J; Parker N; The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 2022 Mar 2
Shipchandler TZ; Nesemeier BR; Parker NP; Vernon D; Campiti VJ; Anthony BP; Alwani MM; Illing EA; Ting JY; 2020 May 19
Fu R; Moore N; Shipchandler TZ; Ting JY; Tollefson T; Rabbani C; Moorthy M; Nunery WR; Harold Lee HB; American journal of otolaryngology 2018 May 9
Brown BL; Asante T; Welch HR; Sandelski MM; Drejet SM; Shah K; Runge EM; Shipchandler TZ; Jones KJ; Walker CL; JAMA facial plastic surgery 2018 May 17
Shipchandler TZ; Rabbani CC; Kao R; JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery 2018 Jul 1
Dedhia R; Hsieh TY; Chin O; Shipchandler TZ; Tollefson TT; JAMA facial plastic surgery 2018 Apr 5
Franco J; Harris MS; Vernon D; Shipchandler TZ; 2017 Jan 18
Compton CJ; Melson AT; Clark JD; Shipchandler TZ; Nunery WR; Harold Lee HB; American journal of otolaryngology 2017 Feb 2
Taylor CM; Phan J; Shipchandler TZ; JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery 2016 Sep 1
Crafts TD; Ellsperman SE; Wannemuehler TJ; Bellicchi TD; Shipchandler TZ; Mantravadi AV; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2016 Nov 15
Compton CJ; Melson AT; Clark JD; Shipchandler TZ; Nunery WR; Lee HB; American journal of otolaryngology 2016 Jan 22
Shipchandler TZ; Rabbani CC; Vernon D; 2016 Dec 15
Best AR; Shipchandler TZ; Cordes SR; The Laryngoscope 2016 Aug 13
Chan D; Shipchandler TZ; Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery 2015 Aug
Mayer A; Royer MC; Summerlin DJ; Moore M; Galer C; Shipchandler TZ; Kokoska MS; American journal of otolaryngology 2014 May 4
Chan DM; Golubev I; Shipchandler TZ; Nunery WR; Lee HB; American journal of otolaryngology 2014 Feb 14
Shah HA; Patel HR; Shipchandler TZ; Sufyan AS; Nunery WR; Lee HB; American journal of otolaryngology 2013 May 15
Sufyan AS; Hrisomalos E; Kokoska MS; Shipchandler TZ; JAMA facial plastic surgery 2013 May
Shah HA; Shipchandler TZ; Sufyan AS; Nunery WR; Lee HB; American journal of otolaryngology 2013 Mar 23
Shipchandler TZ; Sultan B; Ishii L; Boahene KD; Capone RB; Kontis TC; Papel ID; Byrne PJ; American journal of otolaryngology 2012 Nov 2
Shipchandler TZ; Sultan B; Byrne PJ; American journal of otolaryngology 2012 Feb 1
Shipchandler TZ; Papel ID; Facial plastic surgery : FPS 2011 Mar 14
Shipchandler TZ; Seth R; Alam DS; American journal of otolaryngology 2010 Nov 20
Non-Cosmetic
Nose
Deviated septum
Nasal breathing problems
Sinus problems
Broken Nose
Nasal congestion
Nasal Allergies
Snoring
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Fractures and Cuts/Lacerations
Facial and nasal fractures
Facial scar repair and revision
Dog bite repair
Skin Cancers and Lesions
Facial reconstruction
Skin cancers
Moles
Skin tags
Facial Paralysis
Bell's Palsy
Facial Paralysis or weakness
Synkinesis
Facial Reanimation
Eyes
Eyelid reconstruction
Skin tags
Heavy eyelids
Sagging lids (ectropion, lagophthalmos)
Ears
Microtia
Trauma to ears
Ear reconstruction
Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction
Cosmetic
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Facelifts
Eyebrow and forhead lifts
Eyelid surgery
Facial Sculpturing
Necklifts
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Chemical Peels
Botox/Fillers
Desc: Trustee Teaching Award
Scope: University
Date: 2020-05-01
Desc: Faculty Teacher of the Year
Scope: Department
Date: 2011-06-01