Why or how did you decide on a career in medicine? What about Aesthetics?

Growing up, I always had an interest in medicine by seeing my father, who is a Neurologist, feel immense gratitude for being able to treat patients and advocate for them. During medical school, I rotated on an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) service and fell in love with the combination of medicine and surgery and the variety of surgeries they perform. While in ENT residency, I rotated through our Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service and knew this was the field I wanted to enter. I enjoyed performing these surgeries the most and loved instilling confidence in my patients after they feel better about how they look.

What do you find fulfilling about your work?

Being able to have in-depth discussions with patients about insecurities they have felt, sometimes for most of their life, and having a vulnerable conversation with them feels very fulfilling and allows me to build a deeper connection with my patients. It’s incredibly gratifying to be able to deliver the optimal results for my patients and witnessing their reactions and happiness. We are immensely lucky to build the trust of our patients and for them to allow us to operate on their face.

Anything personal you want to share about yourself that clients would find relatable?

As someone of South Asian descent, I understand the importance of maintaining ethnic and cultural identity during aesthetic treatments to the face, including ethnic rhinoplasty, and safely treating patients of all skin types. I model part-time for a local talent agency in Chicago, and so I also understand the importance of enhancing natural beauty and looking your best. I have 2 French Bulldogs named Bruce and Lazarus who love to play with each other and enjoy traveling, exercising, attending music concerts/festivals, and cooking.

Where do you conduct procedures? Can surgery be done at your practice?

We have a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Deerfield with the most advanced technology, and we also perform all of our surgeries in our in-house operating suite. This way patients do not have to travel to a separate hospital or surgery center for their procedure. The medspa side has beautiful rooms where we perform our injectables, lasers, facials, and microneedling procedures, among others. We also have 5 separate procedure rooms where we can conduct sterile procedures, and a separate, spacious operating room suite where we can conduct our bigger surgeries.

Describe your patient consults. How are yours different?

Ours are different because we offer consultations with a holistic approach that doesn’t just focus on meeting with one provider but with multiple, including both of our face experts – Dr. Gill and Dr. Tatch, and our Aesthetician Nicole. This way we can provide the full range of services and recommendations for our patients, both surgical and non-surgical.

Meet the Surgeon

Kurren S. Gill, M.D.

Background

Kurren S. Gill, M.D.

Dr. Kurren Gill is a highly trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon located in Deerfield, IL, who serves the greater Chicago North Shore area. Dr. Gill offers comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

His expertise in advanced surgical techniques, combined with a commitment to patient safety and innovative practices, ensures exceptional, natural, and long-lasting results. Dr. Gill’s expertise is amplified by his unique partnership with Dr. Tatch, a Maxillofacial plastic surgeon.

This unique “dual surgeon” approach provides patients with comprehensive expertise in both functional and aesthetic aspects of facial surgery. This multidisciplinary perspective ensures patients receive the most effective treatments tailored to their specific needs, enhancing appearance and while considering and preserving facial function. With Dr. Tatch and Dr. Gill, you will have access to two industry experts who adhere to the highest standards of safety and results.

Additionally, our practice distinguishes itself as a one-stop destination, offering a holistic approach to patient care. We address concerns from both surgical and non-surgical perspectives, thanks to the expertise of Licensed Aestheticians who provide a wide range of non-surgical treatments to help patients achieve their skin health and beauty goals.

“Our practice is unique, as it synergizes two different surgical providers that share many commonalities. At NorthShore MedSpa Aesthetics & Star Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer the expertise of both an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Facial Plastic Surgeon to deliver the best results for our patients with the most innovative practices and technology while maximizing patient safety.”

Education

Training & Experience

Dr. Gill earned his MD degree from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, PA, graduating at the top of his class and being inducted into the distinguished Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Following his residency, Dr. Gill pursued a highly competitive Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ranked No. 1 in Illinois and Chicago, and No. 9 nationally on the “America’s Best Hospitals” 2022-2023 Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.

During his time at Northwestern, Dr. Gill gained extensive training and expertise in advanced facial plastic surgery techniques, including deep plane facelifts, complex rhinoplasty, brow lifts, hairline lowering, eyelid surgery, and complex skin cancer reconstruction. He also became proficient in advanced non-surgical procedures such as injectables, chemical peels, and laser resurfacing.

Dr. Gill is dedicated to providing his patients with exceptional, natural, and long-lasting results using the latest research and innovative techniques. He is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Gill’s Publications

Getting to know Dr. Gill

Growing up, I always had an interest in medicine by seeing my father, who is a Neurologist, feel immense gratitude for being able to treat patients and advocate for them. During medical school, I rotated on an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) service and fell in love with the combination of medicine and surgery and the variety of surgeries they perform. While in ENT residency, I rotated through our Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service and knew this was the field I wanted to enter. I enjoyed performing these surgeries the most and loved instilling confidence in my patients after they feel better about how they look.
Being able to have in-depth discussions with patients about insecurities they have felt, sometimes for most of their life, and having a vulnerable conversation with them feels very fulfilling and allows me to build a deeper connection with my patients. It’s incredibly gratifying to be able to deliver the optimal results for my patients and witnessing their reactions and happiness. We are immensely lucky to build the trust of our patients and for them to allow us to operate on their face.
As someone of South Asian descent, I understand the importance of maintaining ethnic and cultural identity during aesthetic treatments to the face, including ethnic rhinoplasty, and safely treating patients of all skin types. I model part-time for a local talent agency in Chicago, and so I also understand the importance of enhancing natural beauty and looking your best. I have 2 French Bulldogs named Bruce and Lazarus who love to play with each other and enjoy traveling, exercising, attending music concerts/festivals, and cooking.
We have a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Deerfield with the most advanced technology, and we also perform all of our surgeries in our in-house operating suite. This way patients do not have to travel to a separate hospital or surgery center for their procedure. The medspa side has beautiful rooms where we perform our injectables, lasers, facials, and microneedling procedures, among others. We also have 5 separate procedure rooms where we can conduct sterile procedures, and a separate, spacious operating room suite where we can conduct our bigger surgeries.
Ours are different because we offer consultations with a holistic approach that doesn’t just focus on meeting with one provider but with multiple, including both of our face experts – Dr. Gill and Dr. Tatch, and our Aesthetician Nicole. This way we can provide the full range of services and recommendations for our patients, both surgical and non-surgical.

AUG 2026

Shastri Gill Facial Plastic Surgery & MedSpa Chicago, IL

Co-Founder · Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

2025 – PRESENT

Lakeland Regional Hospital Lakeland, FL

Otolaryngology Locums Provider

2024 – PRESENT

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL

Medical Staff Affiliate, Otolaryngology

2023 – PRESENT

NorthShore MedSpa Aesthetics & Star Facial Plastic Surgery Deerfield, IL

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

2022 – 2023

Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow

2017 – 2022

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Resident Physician · Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

2012 – 2017

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton, PA
Doctor of Medicine

2008 – 2012

The University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA
B.A. Neuroscience · Interdisciplinary Distinguished Majors Program

17 MAR 2023 – 1 APR 2029

American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate · Certificate No. 25544

JUL 2015 – JUN 2016

Otolaryngology Research Fellow Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · Philadelphia, PA
Drs. Joseph Curry & Marc Rosen
- Clinical research — IRB preparation and submission, clinical trial design, retrospective chart review, survey data collection, database creation and maintenance using REDCap, and manuscript preparation and submission; proficient in Excel and FileMaker Pro.
- Basic sciences — Aperio immunohistochemistry image analysis and pathology slide analysis to determine the presence and extent of extracapsular extension in diseased lymph nodes. Attended weekly grand rounds, tumor board, and resident lectures; operating room and clinical shadowing experience.
2010 – 2012

Otology Research Assistant UVA Medical Center · Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Jung-Bum Shin
- Auditory neurobiology research into the pathophysiology of hair cell death and recovery:
- Formal presentation of research to neuroscience faculty and colleagues.

SUBMITTED MANUSCRIPTS
1. Gill KS, Banoub R, Goldfarb J, Sagalow E, Moayer R, Krein H, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. 3D-Printed Technologies for Simulation-Based Surgical
  Education in Percutaneous Nasal Osteotomies. Computational Materials Science.
2. Xu V, Ganti R, Goldfarb J, Gill KS, Agarwal A, Moayer R, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. The Use of the Modified Facelift Incision for Select
  Parotid Malignancies. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Wagoner SF, Sagalow ES, Chandna M, Kumar AT, Gill KS, Amin D, Banoub R, Barbarite E, Alapati R, Stanek J, Baer S, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. The Impact of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions on Overall Oral, Palpebral Fissure, and Brow Height Symmetry in a Patient with Facial Synkinesis. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, Dec 2023. DOI 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0425
2. Sagalow ES, Christopher V, Banoub RG, Gill KS, Xu V, Jain N, Malkani K, Elmer N, Zhan T, Stanek JJ, Hwang M, Krein HD, Heffelfinger RN. Rate of Fat Graft Volume Loss After Parotidectomy. J Craniofac Surg, Mar 2022. DOI 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008615 · PMID 35258011
3. Sagalow ES, Givens AK, Gill KS, Malkani K, Xu V, Elmer N, Ganti R, Zhan T, Stanek J, Hwang MS, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Impact of Great Auricular Nerve Sacrifice on Sensory Disturbance After Parotidectomy. Am J Otolaryngol, 2022;43(2):103387. PMID 35149344
4. Sussman S, Gill KS, Wagoner S, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R, Krein H. A Randomized Control Trial Employing Infraorbital Nerve Stimulation as a Neural Distractor During Nasopharyngeal Swab. Ear Nose Throat J, Jan 2022. PMID 35089070
5. Hjelm N, Sanan A, Gill KS, Sagalow E, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Economic Impact of a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon: The Case Mix Index. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Jan 2021.
6. Gill KS, Chitguppi C, Haggerty M, Khoury T, Fastenberg J, Nyquist G, Toskala E, Rosen M, Rabinowitz M. Assessment of Narcotic Use in Management of Post-Op Pain after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Dec 2020. DOI 10.1002/lio2.519
7. Xu V, Gill KS, Goldfarb J, Bovenzi C, Moayer R, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. First Bite Syndrome After Parotidectomy: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, Nov 2020.
8. Curry J, Tassone P, Gill KS, Tuluc M, BarAd V, Mollaee M, Whitaker-Menezes D, Rodeck U, Luginbuhl A, Cognetti D, Keane W, MartinezOutschoorn U. Tumor Metabolism in the Microenvironment of Nodal Metastasis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2017;157(5):798–807. PMID 28608777
9. Curry JM, Johnson JJ, Tassone P, Vidal M, Menezes D, Sprandio J, Mollaee M, Cotzia P, Birbe R, Lin Z, Gill KS, Duddy E, Zhan T, Leiby B, Reyzer M, Cognetti D, Luginbuhl A, Tuluc M, Martinez-Outschoorn U. Metformin Effects on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Microenvironment: Window of Opportunity Trial. The Laryngoscope, 2017;127(8):1808–1815. PMID 28185288
10. Gill KS & Tassone P, Hsu D, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Krein H, Heffelfinger R, Curry JM. Naso- or Orbitocutaneous Fistulas after Free Flap Reconstruction of Orbital Exenteration Defects: Retrospective Study, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base,2017;78(4): 337–345. PMID 28725521
11. Gill KS, Hsu D, Tassone P, Krein H, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Heffelfinger R, Rosen M, Evans J, Nyquist G, Pluta J, Curry JM. Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak after Microvascular Reconstruction of Craniofacial Defects with Orbital Exenteration. The Laryngoscope, 2017;127(4): 835–841. PMID 27601262
12. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Hsu D, Evans J, Farrell C, Nyquist G, Rosen MR. Strategies to Protect the Cranial Base in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Annals Oto Rhinol, 2016;3(11):1140.
13. Hsu D, Nyquist G, Evans JE, Rosen MR, Gill KS, Rabinowitz M. Endoscopic Nasoseptal Flap Preservation Approaches to the Cranial Base: An Update to the Jefferson Approach. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base, 2016;77:P102. DOI 10.1055/s-0036-1580048
14. Hall MB, Rosen M, Gill KS, Nyquist G. Sinonasal Malignancy: What To Do With an Unexpected Pathology Result? Am J of Otolaryngology, 2016;37(5):473–6. PMID 27311347
15. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Hsu D, Evans J, Farrell C, Nyquist G, Rosen M. The Jefferson Operative Room Setup for Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Ann Otolaryngol Rhinol, 2016;3(5):1104.
16. Gill KS, Tassone P, Hamilton J, Hjelm N, Luginbuhl A, Cognetti D, Tuluc M, Martinez-Outschoorn U, Johnson JM, Curry JM. Thyroid Cancer Metabolism: A Review. J Thyroid Disord Ther, 2016;5(1):200. PMID 27213120
17. Gill KS, Frattali MA. An Unusual Presentation of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Case Reports in Otolaryngology, vol. 2015. PMID 26819792
18. Gill KS, Frattali MA. Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Tongue. Case Reports in Otolaryngology, vol. 2015. PMID 26759728
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Alnemri A, Gill KS, Campbell D, Krein H, Heffelfinger R, Pribitkin E. Barbed Suture Suspension Technique in Repair of Nasal Vestibular
  Stenosis. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
2. O’Connor M, Sagalow ES, Gill KS, Butkus J, Rabinowitz M. Postoperative Antibiotics for Doyle™ Nasal Splints — Are They Necessary? 125th
  AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, Los Angeles, CA; Oct 2021.
3. Gill KS, Banoub R, Goldfarb J, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. The Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Models for Percutaneous Nasal
  Osteotomy Surgical Training. Triological Society at COSM; Apr 2021.
4. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Banoub R, Shankar S, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Inferior Turbinate Reduction Techniques During Surgical
  Rhinoplasty. AAFPRS at COSM; Apr 2021.
5. Sagalow E, Gill KS, Alnemri A, Holland K, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Time to Intervention as a Predictor of Improvement in Facial Nerve Function.
  AAFPRS at COSM; Apr 2021.
6. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Holland K, Wu M, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Facial Synkinesis Recurrence After Selective Neurolysis: A Small Case Series.
  Triological Society Virtual Presentation; Jan 2021.
7. Gill KS, Heffelfinger R. Facial Nerve Rehabilitation: An Essential Component in the Management of Facial Paralysis & Synkinesis. Thomas
  Jefferson University Hospital, Dept. of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA; Sep 2020.
8. Gill KS, Chitguppi C, Alapati R, Collopy S, Patel P, Khoury T, Lavergne P, Rabinowitz M, Nyquist G, Rosen M, Farrell C, Evans J. Pituitary
  Incidentaloma and Non-Incidentaloma: A Comparison of Pretreatment and Postoperative Characteristics. 30th Annual Meeting of the North
  American Skull Base Society, San Antonio, TX; Feb 2020.
9. Patel P, Khoury T, Chitguppi C, Gill KS, Nyquist GG, Rosen MR, Rabinowitz MR. Radiological Findings of Medial Orbital Wall Bony and
  Periorbital Dehiscence in Sinonasal Malignancies as a Predictor of Final Histopathologic Orbital Invasion. 30th Annual Meeting of the North
  American Skull Base Society, San Antonio, TX; Feb 2020.
10. Gill KS, Heffelfinger R. Facial Synkinesis: Current Diagnosis and Management. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Dept. of
  Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA; Sep 2019.
11. Curry JM, Johnson J, Tassone P, Tuluc M, Cognetti D, Gill KS, Duddy E, Luginbuhl A, Martinez-Outschoorn U. Prospective Window Trial of
  Metformin in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. AHNS International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, Seattle, WA; Jul 2016.
12. Gill KS, Hsu D, Tassone P, Krein H, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Heffelfinger R, Rosen M, Evans J, Nyquist G, Pluta J, Curry JM. Evaluation of CSF
  Leak Rate after Orbital Exenteration and Large Cranial Base Defects. North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
13. Gill KS, Shin JB. Proteomic and Genomic Approaches to Hearing & Deafness. UVA Dept. of Neuroscience Distinguished Majors Thesis,
  Charlottesville, VA; May 2012.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1. Elfishawy J, Kankam J, Gill KS, Wang JC, Sidle DM. Online Reviews, Social Media, and Surgeon Selection in Facial Plastic Surgery. AAO-HNSF
  Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, Los Angeles, CA; Oct 2026.
2. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Wu M, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Does Open or Endonasal Rhinoplasty Approach Affect Patient Aesthetic Satisfaction?
  AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
3. Sagalow ES, Gill KS, Banoub R, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Combined Surgical / Non-Surgical Approaches Improve Oral Symmetry in
  Facial Synkinesis. 125th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, Los Angeles, CA; Oct 2021.
4. Sagalow ES, Christopher V, Gill KS, Banoub R, Sunday M, Shankar S, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Tisseel: A Safe Adjunct for Placing
  Crushed Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
5. Banoub R, Sagalow E, Gill KS, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. 3D Midface Contour Analysis in Parotid Fat Graft Reconstructive Surgery.
  AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
6. Sagalow ES, Christopher V, Banoub R, Gill KS, Sunday M, Shankar S, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Techniques Leading to
  Surgical or Office Revisions. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
7. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Banoub R, Xu V, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Rate of Fat Graft Volume Loss After Parotidectomy. Triological Society Virtual ePoster; Jan 2021.
8. Gill KS, Sagheer H, Bovenzi C, Yan B, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Intraoperative Evaluation of Nasal Valve Repair Interventions: A Prospective
  Analysis. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
9. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Banoub R, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Combined Surgical and Nonsurgical Approach Results in Greatest Improvement
  on Palpebral Fissure and Brow Height Symmetry in Facial Synkinesis Patients. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
10. Sagalow E, Gill KS, Ganti R, Malkani K, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Impact of Great Auricular Nerve Sacrifice on Sensory Disturbance After
  Parotidectomy. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
11. Sagheer H, Knops A, Gill KS, Xu V, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Fat Graft for Parotidectomy Defect Reconstruction in the Setting of Malignant
  Disease. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
12. Gill KS, Agarwal A, Holland K, Bovenzi C, Goldfarb J, Ganti R, Krein H, Baer S, Moayer R, Heffelfinger R. Facial Nerve Synkinesis Outcomes
  after Selective Neurolysis. AAFPRS Virtual e-Poster; Sep 2020.
13. Agarwal A, Gill KS, Holland K, Bovenzi C, Goldfarb J, Krein H, Baer S, Moayer R, Heffelfinger R. Age as a Predictor of Outcomes in Masseteric
  Transfer in Facial Paralysis Patients. AAFPRS Virtual e-Poster; Sep 2020.
14. Gill KS, Chitguppi C, Haggerty M, Khoury T, Fastenberg J, Nyquist G, Toskala E, Rosen M, Rabinowitz M. Post-Operative Pain and Analgesic
  Use after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. American Rhinologic Society, New Orleans, LA; Sep 2019.
15. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Farrell C, Evans J, Rosen MR, Nyquist GG. Management of Central Skull Base Osteomyelitis. Triological Society
  Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA; Jan 2017.
16. Hsu D, Gill KS, Nyquist G. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Utility of Routine Histopathology after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. AAOHNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, San Diego, CA; Sep 2016.
17. Gill KS, Cognetti D, Luginbuhl A, Tuluc M, Curry JM. Base of Tongue Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Misdiagnosed as Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  on FNA. AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, San Diego, CA; Sep 2016.
18. Succar E, Greene J, Gill KS, Azeredo W. Analysis of the Use of Histatrol for the Treatment of Menière’s Disease. AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting &
  OTO EXPO, San Diego, CA; Sep 2016.
19. Gill KS, Heffelfinger R, Krein H, Curry JM. Naso- or Orbitocutaneous Fistulas after Craniofacial Resection with Orbital Exenteration. American
  Rhinologic Society at COSM, Chicago, IL; May 2016.
20. Hsu D, Gill KS, Penne M, Belinsky I, Bilyk J, Pribitkin E. Surgical Experience Does Not Affect Predictors of Patency after Transnasal Endoscopic
  Dacryocystorhinostomy with Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator. American Rhinologic Society at COSM, Chicago, IL; May 2016.
21. Gill KS, Hsu D, Tassone P, Krein H, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Heffelfinger R, Rosen M, Evans J, Nyquist G, Pluta J, Curry JM. Cerebrospinal Fluid
  Leak after Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction of Large Craniofacial Defects with Orbital Exenteration. Philadelphia Surgery Symposium,
  Philadelphia, PA; Mar 2016.
22. Gill KS, Tassone P, Hamilton J, Luginbuhl A, Cognetti D, Tuluc M, Martinez-Outschoorn U, Johnson JM, Curry JM. Thyroid Cancer
  Metabolism: A Review. International Conference on Thyroid Disorders and Therapy, Philadelphia, PA; Feb 2016.
23. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Rosen M, Evans J, Farrell C, Hsu D, Nyquist G. The Jefferson Operative Room Setup for Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.
  North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
24. Hsu D, Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Nyquist G, Farrell C, Evans J, Rosen M. Strategies to Protect the Cranial Base in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.
  North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
25. Hsu D, Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Nyquist G, Farrell C, Evans J, Rosen M. Endoscopic Nasoseptal Flap Preservation Approaches to the Cranial Base:
  An Update to the Jefferson Approach. North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
26. Gill KS, Frattali M. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Nasal Cavity. ACP Pennsylvania Eastern Region Abstract Competition, Penn State Hershey
  Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Oct 2015.
27. Gill KS, Frattali M. Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Tongue. ACP Pennsylvania Eastern Region Abstract Competition, Penn State
  Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Oct 2015.
28. Gill KS, Brutico R, Giannotti J, Maloney B, Piccolo J, Whinston E, Conaboy A, Kuchinski EC, Lacy T, Walker C, Weber V. Improving
  Osteoporosis Screening in the Primary Care Setting: Physician Strategies and Patient Education. Annual Community Health Research Symposium,
  Scranton, PA; May 2014.
29. Gill KS, Batichon C, Brutico R, Cheng A, Ebeid P, Fleming P, Grigsby M, Lee A, Piccolo J, Spalding Z, White M. Demographics and Health
  Status of the Mid-Town Apartments Complex. Annual Community Health Research Symposium.

PHYSICIAN

2026

Castle Connolly Rising Star
Recognizes early-career physicians for outstanding accomplishment and dedication to medicine. Nominated by peers, honorees are emerging leaders making clear contributions to healthcare through clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership.

MEDICAL SCHOOL

2017

The Jennifer A. Sidari, MD ’13 Global Health Award

2015

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society — Theta Chapter of Pennsylvania

2012 – Present

American Medical Association — National Member

UNDERGRADUATE

2011

UVA Alumni Student Cooperative Scholarship
Awarded to students demonstrating broad intellectual interests and the qualities of leadership, merit, service, and citizenship to the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community.

2011 – 2012

Nu Rho Psi, Alpha Virginia — National Honor Society in Neuroscience

2009 – 2012

Dean’s List, College of Arts & Sciences, UVA

2008 – 2012

Alpha Epsilon Delta — Pre-Med Honor Society, UVA

2014

Tutor, MD1 Neuroscience Course GCSOM · Scranton, PA

– Tutored MD1 students through the summer neuroscience session.
– Led panel discussions to support student success in the neuroscience course.

2013 – 2014

Founder & President (elected), Neurosurgery Interest Society Chapter GCSOM · Scranton, PA

– Co-organized the Brain Injuries and Sports Concussion Seminar at GCSOM (Feb 2014).
– Led meetings on current topics in neurosurgery, growing student-body interest and involvement.

2013 – 2017

National Member, Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society Scranton, PA

– GCSOM student representative at the Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgery 101 Conference, St. Louis, MO (Aug 2014).
– Regional advocate for GCSOM student-body interest in neurosurgery.

2012 – 2014

Secretary (elected), Student Interest Group in Neurology GCSOM · Scranton, PA

– Fundraised, volunteered, and participated in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
– Member of the Alzheimer’s Association and national member of the American Academy of Neurology.

2012 – 2014

Student Interviewer & Ambassador (elected) GCSOM · Scranton, PA

– Conducted admissions interviews for prospective M.D. applicants.
– Led applicant panel discussions and served as a tour guide for interviewees.

2008 – 2012

Captain (elected), UVA Bhangra Dance Team Charlottesville, VA

– Led a competitive collegiate Indian dance team to 1st- and 2nd-place finishes across Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Boston, Vancouver, Norfolk, and Raleigh.
– Performed at UVA and Charlottesville community events including Vaisakhi Mela, Bhangra Night, and India Day.

- AUG 2026
  
  Shastri Gill Facial Plastic Surgery & MedSpa Chicago, IL
  
  Co-Founder · Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
  
  2025 – PRESENT
  
  Lakeland Regional Hospital Lakeland, FL
  
  Otolaryngology Locums Provider
  
  2024 – PRESENT
  
  Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest, IL
  
  Medical Staff Affiliate, Otolaryngology
  
  2023 – PRESENT
  
  NorthShore MedSpa Aesthetics & Star Facial Plastic Surgery Deerfield, IL
  
  Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
- 2022 – 2023
  
  Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
  Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow
  
  2017 – 2022
  
  Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA
  Resident Physician · Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
  
  2012 – 2017
  
  Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton, PA
  Doctor of Medicine
  
  2008 – 2012
  
  The University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA
  B.A. Neuroscience · Interdisciplinary Distinguished Majors Program
- 17 MAR 2023 – 1 APR 2029
  
  American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
  Diplomate · Certificate No. 25544
- JUL 2015 – JUN 2016
  
  Otolaryngology Research Fellow Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · Philadelphia, PA
  Drs. Joseph Curry & Marc Rosen
  - Clinical research — IRB preparation and submission, clinical trial design, retrospective chart review, survey data collection, database creation and maintenance using REDCap, and manuscript preparation and submission; proficient in Excel and FileMaker Pro.
  - Basic sciences — Aperio immunohistochemistry image analysis and pathology slide analysis to determine the presence and extent of extracapsular extension in diseased lymph nodes. Attended weekly grand rounds, tumor board, and resident lectures; operating room and clinical shadowing experience.
  2010 – 2012
  
  Otology Research Assistant UVA Medical Center · Charlottesville, VA
  Dr. Jung-Bum Shin
  - Auditory neurobiology research into the pathophysiology of hair cell death and recovery:
  - Formal presentation of research to neuroscience faculty and colleagues.
- SUBMITTED MANUSCRIPTS
  1. Gill KS, Banoub R, Goldfarb J, Sagalow E, Moayer R, Krein H, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. 3D-Printed Technologies for Simulation-Based Surgical
    Education in Percutaneous Nasal Osteotomies. Computational Materials Science.
  2. Xu V, Ganti R, Goldfarb J, Gill KS, Agarwal A, Moayer R, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. The Use of the Modified Facelift Incision for Select
    Parotid Malignancies. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine.
- PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
  1. Wagoner SF, Sagalow ES, Chandna M, Kumar AT, Gill KS, Amin D, Banoub R, Barbarite E, Alapati R, Stanek J, Baer S, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. The Impact of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions on Overall Oral, Palpebral Fissure, and Brow Height Symmetry in a Patient with Facial Synkinesis. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, Dec 2023. DOI 10.1089/fpsam.2022.0425
  2. Sagalow ES, Christopher V, Banoub RG, Gill KS, Xu V, Jain N, Malkani K, Elmer N, Zhan T, Stanek JJ, Hwang M, Krein HD, Heffelfinger RN. Rate of Fat Graft Volume Loss After Parotidectomy. J Craniofac Surg, Mar 2022. DOI 10.1097/SCS.0000000000008615 · PMID 35258011
  3. Sagalow ES, Givens AK, Gill KS, Malkani K, Xu V, Elmer N, Ganti R, Zhan T, Stanek J, Hwang MS, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Impact of Great Auricular Nerve Sacrifice on Sensory Disturbance After Parotidectomy. Am J Otolaryngol, 2022;43(2):103387. PMID 35149344
  4. Sussman S, Gill KS, Wagoner S, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R, Krein H. A Randomized Control Trial Employing Infraorbital Nerve Stimulation as a Neural Distractor During Nasopharyngeal Swab. Ear Nose Throat J, Jan 2022. PMID 35089070
  5. Hjelm N, Sanan A, Gill KS, Sagalow E, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Economic Impact of a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon: The Case Mix Index. Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery, Jan 2021.
  6. Gill KS, Chitguppi C, Haggerty M, Khoury T, Fastenberg J, Nyquist G, Toskala E, Rosen M, Rabinowitz M. Assessment of Narcotic Use in Management of Post-Op Pain after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Dec 2020. DOI 10.1002/lio2.519
  7. Xu V, Gill KS, Goldfarb J, Bovenzi C, Moayer R, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. First Bite Syndrome After Parotidectomy: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, Nov 2020.
  8. Curry J, Tassone P, Gill KS, Tuluc M, BarAd V, Mollaee M, Whitaker-Menezes D, Rodeck U, Luginbuhl A, Cognetti D, Keane W, MartinezOutschoorn U. Tumor Metabolism in the Microenvironment of Nodal Metastasis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2017;157(5):798–807. PMID 28608777
  9. Curry JM, Johnson JJ, Tassone P, Vidal M, Menezes D, Sprandio J, Mollaee M, Cotzia P, Birbe R, Lin Z, Gill KS, Duddy E, Zhan T, Leiby B, Reyzer M, Cognetti D, Luginbuhl A, Tuluc M, Martinez-Outschoorn U. Metformin Effects on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Microenvironment: Window of Opportunity Trial. The Laryngoscope, 2017;127(8):1808–1815. PMID 28185288
  10. Gill KS & Tassone P, Hsu D, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Krein H, Heffelfinger R, Curry JM. Naso- or Orbitocutaneous Fistulas after Free Flap Reconstruction of Orbital Exenteration Defects: Retrospective Study, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base,2017;78(4): 337–345. PMID 28725521
  11. Gill KS, Hsu D, Tassone P, Krein H, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Heffelfinger R, Rosen M, Evans J, Nyquist G, Pluta J, Curry JM. Postoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak after Microvascular Reconstruction of Craniofacial Defects with Orbital Exenteration. The Laryngoscope, 2017;127(4): 835–841. PMID 27601262
  12. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Hsu D, Evans J, Farrell C, Nyquist G, Rosen MR. Strategies to Protect the Cranial Base in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Annals Oto Rhinol, 2016;3(11):1140.
  13. Hsu D, Nyquist G, Evans JE, Rosen MR, Gill KS, Rabinowitz M. Endoscopic Nasoseptal Flap Preservation Approaches to the Cranial Base: An Update to the Jefferson Approach. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base, 2016;77:P102. DOI 10.1055/s-0036-1580048
  14. Hall MB, Rosen M, Gill KS, Nyquist G. Sinonasal Malignancy: What To Do With an Unexpected Pathology Result? Am J of Otolaryngology, 2016;37(5):473–6. PMID 27311347
  15. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Hsu D, Evans J, Farrell C, Nyquist G, Rosen M. The Jefferson Operative Room Setup for Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Ann Otolaryngol Rhinol, 2016;3(5):1104.
  16. Gill KS, Tassone P, Hamilton J, Hjelm N, Luginbuhl A, Cognetti D, Tuluc M, Martinez-Outschoorn U, Johnson JM, Curry JM. Thyroid Cancer Metabolism: A Review. J Thyroid Disord Ther, 2016;5(1):200. PMID 27213120
  17. Gill KS, Frattali MA. An Unusual Presentation of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Case Reports in Otolaryngology, vol. 2015. PMID 26819792
  18. Gill KS, Frattali MA. Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Tongue. Case Reports in Otolaryngology, vol. 2015. PMID 26759728
- ORAL PRESENTATIONS
  1. Alnemri A, Gill KS, Campbell D, Krein H, Heffelfinger R, Pribitkin E. Barbed Suture Suspension Technique in Repair of Nasal Vestibular
    Stenosis. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
  2. O’Connor M, Sagalow ES, Gill KS, Butkus J, Rabinowitz M. Postoperative Antibiotics for Doyle™ Nasal Splints — Are They Necessary? 125th
    AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, Los Angeles, CA; Oct 2021.
  3. Gill KS, Banoub R, Goldfarb J, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. The Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Models for Percutaneous Nasal
    Osteotomy Surgical Training. Triological Society at COSM; Apr 2021.
  4. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Banoub R, Shankar S, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Inferior Turbinate Reduction Techniques During Surgical
    Rhinoplasty. AAFPRS at COSM; Apr 2021.
  5. Sagalow E, Gill KS, Alnemri A, Holland K, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Time to Intervention as a Predictor of Improvement in Facial Nerve Function.
    AAFPRS at COSM; Apr 2021.
  6. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Holland K, Wu M, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Facial Synkinesis Recurrence After Selective Neurolysis: A Small Case Series.
    Triological Society Virtual Presentation; Jan 2021.
  7. Gill KS, Heffelfinger R. Facial Nerve Rehabilitation: An Essential Component in the Management of Facial Paralysis & Synkinesis. Thomas
    Jefferson University Hospital, Dept. of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA; Sep 2020.
  8. Gill KS, Chitguppi C, Alapati R, Collopy S, Patel P, Khoury T, Lavergne P, Rabinowitz M, Nyquist G, Rosen M, Farrell C, Evans J. Pituitary
    Incidentaloma and Non-Incidentaloma: A Comparison of Pretreatment and Postoperative Characteristics. 30th Annual Meeting of the North
    American Skull Base Society, San Antonio, TX; Feb 2020.
  9. Patel P, Khoury T, Chitguppi C, Gill KS, Nyquist GG, Rosen MR, Rabinowitz MR. Radiological Findings of Medial Orbital Wall Bony and
    Periorbital Dehiscence in Sinonasal Malignancies as a Predictor of Final Histopathologic Orbital Invasion. 30th Annual Meeting of the North
    American Skull Base Society, San Antonio, TX; Feb 2020.
  10. Gill KS, Heffelfinger R. Facial Synkinesis: Current Diagnosis and Management. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Dept. of
    Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA; Sep 2019.
  11. Curry JM, Johnson J, Tassone P, Tuluc M, Cognetti D, Gill KS, Duddy E, Luginbuhl A, Martinez-Outschoorn U. Prospective Window Trial of
    Metformin in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. AHNS International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, Seattle, WA; Jul 2016.
  12. Gill KS, Hsu D, Tassone P, Krein H, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Heffelfinger R, Rosen M, Evans J, Nyquist G, Pluta J, Curry JM. Evaluation of CSF
    Leak Rate after Orbital Exenteration and Large Cranial Base Defects. North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
  13. Gill KS, Shin JB. Proteomic and Genomic Approaches to Hearing & Deafness. UVA Dept. of Neuroscience Distinguished Majors Thesis,
    Charlottesville, VA; May 2012.
- POSTER PRESENTATIONS
  1. Elfishawy J, Kankam J, Gill KS, Wang JC, Sidle DM. Online Reviews, Social Media, and Surgeon Selection in Facial Plastic Surgery. AAO-HNSF
    Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, Los Angeles, CA; Oct 2026.
  2. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Wu M, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Does Open or Endonasal Rhinoplasty Approach Affect Patient Aesthetic Satisfaction?
    AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
  3. Sagalow ES, Gill KS, Banoub R, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Combined Surgical / Non-Surgical Approaches Improve Oral Symmetry in
    Facial Synkinesis. 125th AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, Los Angeles, CA; Oct 2021.
  4. Sagalow ES, Christopher V, Gill KS, Banoub R, Sunday M, Shankar S, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Tisseel: A Safe Adjunct for Placing
    Crushed Cartilage Grafts in Rhinoplasty. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
  5. Banoub R, Sagalow E, Gill KS, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. 3D Midface Contour Analysis in Parotid Fat Graft Reconstructive Surgery.
    AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
  6. Sagalow ES, Christopher V, Banoub R, Gill KS, Sunday M, Shankar S, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Cosmetic Rhinoplasty Techniques Leading to
    Surgical or Office Revisions. AAFPRS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; Sep–Oct 2021.
  7. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Banoub R, Xu V, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Rate of Fat Graft Volume Loss After Parotidectomy. Triological Society Virtual ePoster; Jan 2021.
  8. Gill KS, Sagheer H, Bovenzi C, Yan B, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Intraoperative Evaluation of Nasal Valve Repair Interventions: A Prospective
    Analysis. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
  9. Gill KS, Sagalow E, Banoub R, Stanek J, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Combined Surgical and Nonsurgical Approach Results in Greatest Improvement
    on Palpebral Fissure and Brow Height Symmetry in Facial Synkinesis Patients. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
  10. Sagalow E, Gill KS, Ganti R, Malkani K, Stanek J, Heffelfinger R. Impact of Great Auricular Nerve Sacrifice on Sensory Disturbance After
    Parotidectomy. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
  11. Sagheer H, Knops A, Gill KS, Xu V, Krein H, Heffelfinger R. Fat Graft for Parotidectomy Defect Reconstruction in the Setting of Malignant
    Disease. Triological Society Virtual e-Poster; Jan 2021.
  12. Gill KS, Agarwal A, Holland K, Bovenzi C, Goldfarb J, Ganti R, Krein H, Baer S, Moayer R, Heffelfinger R. Facial Nerve Synkinesis Outcomes
    after Selective Neurolysis. AAFPRS Virtual e-Poster; Sep 2020.
  13. Agarwal A, Gill KS, Holland K, Bovenzi C, Goldfarb J, Krein H, Baer S, Moayer R, Heffelfinger R. Age as a Predictor of Outcomes in Masseteric
    Transfer in Facial Paralysis Patients. AAFPRS Virtual e-Poster; Sep 2020.
  14. Gill KS, Chitguppi C, Haggerty M, Khoury T, Fastenberg J, Nyquist G, Toskala E, Rosen M, Rabinowitz M. Post-Operative Pain and Analgesic
    Use after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. American Rhinologic Society, New Orleans, LA; Sep 2019.
  15. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Farrell C, Evans J, Rosen MR, Nyquist GG. Management of Central Skull Base Osteomyelitis. Triological Society
    Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA; Jan 2017.
  16. Hsu D, Gill KS, Nyquist G. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Utility of Routine Histopathology after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. AAOHNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, San Diego, CA; Sep 2016.
  17. Gill KS, Cognetti D, Luginbuhl A, Tuluc M, Curry JM. Base of Tongue Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Misdiagnosed as Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    on FNA. AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, San Diego, CA; Sep 2016.
  18. Succar E, Greene J, Gill KS, Azeredo W. Analysis of the Use of Histatrol for the Treatment of Menière’s Disease. AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting &
    OTO EXPO, San Diego, CA; Sep 2016.
  19. Gill KS, Heffelfinger R, Krein H, Curry JM. Naso- or Orbitocutaneous Fistulas after Craniofacial Resection with Orbital Exenteration. American
    Rhinologic Society at COSM, Chicago, IL; May 2016.
  20. Hsu D, Gill KS, Penne M, Belinsky I, Bilyk J, Pribitkin E. Surgical Experience Does Not Affect Predictors of Patency after Transnasal Endoscopic
    Dacryocystorhinostomy with Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator. American Rhinologic Society at COSM, Chicago, IL; May 2016.
  21. Gill KS, Hsu D, Tassone P, Krein H, Bilyk J, Murchison A, Heffelfinger R, Rosen M, Evans J, Nyquist G, Pluta J, Curry JM. Cerebrospinal Fluid
    Leak after Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction of Large Craniofacial Defects with Orbital Exenteration. Philadelphia Surgery Symposium,
    Philadelphia, PA; Mar 2016.
  22. Gill KS, Tassone P, Hamilton J, Luginbuhl A, Cognetti D, Tuluc M, Martinez-Outschoorn U, Johnson JM, Curry JM. Thyroid Cancer
    Metabolism: A Review. International Conference on Thyroid Disorders and Therapy, Philadelphia, PA; Feb 2016.
  23. Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Rosen M, Evans J, Farrell C, Hsu D, Nyquist G. The Jefferson Operative Room Setup for Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.
    North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
  24. Hsu D, Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Nyquist G, Farrell C, Evans J, Rosen M. Strategies to Protect the Cranial Base in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery.
    North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
  25. Hsu D, Gill KS, Rabinowitz M, Nyquist G, Farrell C, Evans J, Rosen M. Endoscopic Nasoseptal Flap Preservation Approaches to the Cranial Base:
    An Update to the Jefferson Approach. North American Skull Base Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ; Feb 2016.
  26. Gill KS, Frattali M. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Nasal Cavity. ACP Pennsylvania Eastern Region Abstract Competition, Penn State Hershey
    Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Oct 2015.
  27. Gill KS, Frattali M. Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastasis to the Tongue. ACP Pennsylvania Eastern Region Abstract Competition, Penn State
    Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA; Oct 2015.
  28. Gill KS, Brutico R, Giannotti J, Maloney B, Piccolo J, Whinston E, Conaboy A, Kuchinski EC, Lacy T, Walker C, Weber V. Improving
    Osteoporosis Screening in the Primary Care Setting: Physician Strategies and Patient Education. Annual Community Health Research Symposium,
    Scranton, PA; May 2014.
  29. Gill KS, Batichon C, Brutico R, Cheng A, Ebeid P, Fleming P, Grigsby M, Lee A, Piccolo J, Spalding Z, White M. Demographics and Health
    Status of the Mid-Town Apartments Complex. Annual Community Health Research Symposium.
- PHYSICIAN
  
  2026
  
  Castle Connolly Rising Star
  Recognizes early-career physicians for outstanding accomplishment and dedication to medicine. Nominated by peers, honorees are emerging leaders making clear contributions to healthcare through clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership.
  
  MEDICAL SCHOOL
  
  2017
  
  The Jennifer A. Sidari, MD ’13 Global Health Award
  
  2015
  
  Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society — Theta Chapter of Pennsylvania
  
  2012 – Present
  
  American Medical Association — National Member
  
  UNDERGRADUATE
  
  2011
  
  UVA Alumni Student Cooperative Scholarship
  Awarded to students demonstrating broad intellectual interests and the qualities of leadership, merit, service, and citizenship to the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community.
  
  2011 – 2012
  
  Nu Rho Psi, Alpha Virginia — National Honor Society in Neuroscience
  
  2009 – 2012
  
  Dean’s List, College of Arts & Sciences, UVA
  
  2008 – 2012
  
  Alpha Epsilon Delta — Pre-Med Honor Society, UVA
- 2014
  
  Tutor, MD1 Neuroscience Course GCSOM · Scranton, PA
  
  – Tutored MD1 students through the summer neuroscience session.
  – Led panel discussions to support student success in the neuroscience course.
  
  2013 – 2014
  
  Founder & President (elected), Neurosurgery Interest Society Chapter GCSOM · Scranton, PA
  
  – Co-organized the Brain Injuries and Sports Concussion Seminar at GCSOM (Feb 2014).
  – Led meetings on current topics in neurosurgery, growing student-body interest and involvement.
  
  2013 – 2017
  
  National Member, Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society Scranton, PA
  
  – GCSOM student representative at the Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgery 101 Conference, St. Louis, MO (Aug 2014).
  – Regional advocate for GCSOM student-body interest in neurosurgery.
  
  2012 – 2014
  
  Secretary (elected), Student Interest Group in Neurology GCSOM · Scranton, PA
  
  – Fundraised, volunteered, and participated in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
  – Member of the Alzheimer’s Association and national member of the American Academy of Neurology.
  
  2012 – 2014
  
  Student Interviewer & Ambassador (elected) GCSOM · Scranton, PA
  
  – Conducted admissions interviews for prospective M.D. applicants.
  – Led applicant panel discussions and served as a tour guide for interviewees.
  
  2008 – 2012
  
  Captain (elected), UVA Bhangra Dance Team Charlottesville, VA
  
  – Led a competitive collegiate Indian dance team to 1st- and 2nd-place finishes across Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Boston, Vancouver, Norfolk, and Raleigh.
  – Performed at UVA and Charlottesville community events including Vaisakhi Mela, Bhangra Night, and India Day.

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I had a very minor Mohs procedure about a year ago. It has healed incredibly well and the scar is barely visible (people do not notice it unless I point it out to them). The receptionist at the hospital told me that Dr. Shastri was “phenomenal” and that I was in great hands before my procedure. This was true. As someone else described in a previous review, Dr. Shastri exudes a calm confidence and is gentle. He did an excellent job stitching up my wound and monitoring the scar throughout the healing process. I appreciate his attentiveness; his skillful suturing is like a work of art. I am grateful that I was referred to him by my dermatologist. He is a phenomenal plastic surgeon — both in his work and bedside manner

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Dr. Shastri was very competent at my facial Mohs surgery and thats saying alot, it was major.. His skill is obvious, as more than 15 tiny stitches were virtually painless and will be hard to spot. He was punctual. Clear regarding the procedure. Super bedside manor. Highly recommend him and his staff.

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Skin Cancer

Wonderful! He patiently explained the different types of skins cancers, identified the one I had, then described how he would treat it. He answered all my questions, even the dumb ones. He just exuded a calm competence. For the skin graft, I felt like I’d had the benefit of an artist ad well as a doctor. Mary, the nurse, contributed greatly to making the entire experience positive. The online system for getting an appointment, confirming it and messaging the medical team is complicated, Byzantine, and frustrating, particularly for old guys like me. However it is definitely worth struggling through it. If I could add more stars I would.

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