Tymon Tai, MD

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Tai, T., Barr, J., Delaney, S.W., Kridel, R.K., (2024). The Wide Columella: Management Strategies and Outcomes [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Texas Health Science Center, McGovern Medical School.

Bose, D., Somandepalli, K., Tai, T., Voelker, C., Narayanan, S., & Kochhar, A. (2022). Automatic Analysis of Asymmetry in Facial Paralysis Patients Using Landmark-Based Measures. Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 10.1089/fpsam.2021.0247. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpsam.2021.0247

Gomez, G., Osterbauer, B., Nguyen, R., Wee, C. P., Kochhar, A., Tai, T., Lo, C. Y., Le, S., Kim, E., & Chen, S. Y. (2021). Microtia Reconstruction and Erector Spinae Block in Children: A Case Series With Chart Review. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Tai T., Chow M., Kochhar A. (2020). Hair Loss Physiology & Transplantation. In L.N. Lee (Ed.), Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials, (pp. 29-34). Switzerland: Springer Nature.

Tai T., Chow M., Nadami S., Kochhar A. (2020). Indications and Contraindications for Hair Transplant. In L.N. Lee (Ed.), Hair Transplant Surgery and Platelet Rich Plasma: Evidence-Based Essentials, (pp. 35-43). Switzerland: Springer Nature.

Tai T., & Kochhar A. (2020). Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, 28(2), 149-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2020.01.004

Tai T., & Maceri D. (2019). Parathyroid Disease: A Paradigm for Disease Management. Clinics in Surgery, 4, 2385. Retrieved from http://www.clinicsinsurgery.com/pdfs_folder/cis-v4-id2385.pdf

Tai T., & Maceri D. (2017). Split Central Venous Sampling of Parathyroid Hormone in Non-localizing Parathyroid Tumors. Clinics in Surgery, 2, 1647. Retrieved from http://www.clinicsinsurgery.com/full-text/cis-v2-id1647.php

Eisert C., Tai T., Fisher L., Giannotta S., Friedman R. (2017). High Volume Multidisciplinary Surgical Team Experience: Reduced Operative Times and Better Patient Outcomes. Journal of Neurological Surgery, 78(1), 1-156.

Oral & Grand Rounds Presentations

Bose D, Somandepalli K, Tai T, Kochhar A, Naranayan S. (2025, February). The Use of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Objective Analysis of Facial Symmetry. Pacific Neuroscience Institute Facial Nerve Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai, T., Barr, J., Delaney, S.W., Kridel, R.K., (2023, October). Effects of Surgery on the Wide Columella. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Tai, T., (2023, April). The Use of Machine Learning in Facial Paralysis Assessment and Alternative Applications in Facial Plastics. University of Ottawa Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Ottawa, ON.

Tai T. (2022, June). Dynamic Assessment of Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Intelligence-based Measures. Howard P. House, MD Lectureship and Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai T., Bose D, Somandepalli K, Kochhar A, Naranayan S. (2021, September). Automated Dynamic Assessment of Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Intelligence-based Measures. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Tai T. (2020, June). Using Machine Learning to Perform Dynamic Analysis of Facial Paralysis. Howard P. House, MD Lectureship and Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai T. (2020, November). Principles and Advancements in Facial Reanimation. Keck School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai T. (2020, March). Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia. Keck School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai T., & Tu N. (2019, May). Revision Stapes Surgery: Surgical and Audiologic Outcomes. Howard P. House, MD Lectureship and Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai T., & Maceri D. (2017, January). Split Central Venous Sampling of Parathyroid Hormone in Non-localizing Parathyroid Tumors. American College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA.

Tao L., Stojanova Z., Adolazimi Y., Yu H., Tai T., Segil N. (2016, January). Genome-wide Profiling of cis-regulatory Elements in Hair Cells and Supporting Cells from Neonatal Organ of Corti. Association for Research in Otolaryngology Midwinter Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Tai T., Llamas F., Tao L., Segil N. (2016, May). Assay for Specificity of Hair Cell and Supporting Cell Enhancer Function in the Neonatal Organ of Corti. Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum 2016, Los Angeles, CA.

Poster Presentations

Tai T., Bose D, Somandepalli K, Kochhar A, Naranayan S. (2020, September). Automated Dynamic Analysis of Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Intelligence. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA.

Kim J., Gantz O., Tai T., Hsu A.K., Markarian A. (2020, January). The Effect of Serial Alar Base Reduction on Nostril Size in a Cadaveric Model. Triologic Society Meeting – COSM, Coronado, Ca.

Tai T., Llamas F., Tao L., Segil N. (2016, May) Assay for Specificity of Hair Cell and Supporting Cell Enhancer Function in the Neonatal Organ of Corti. Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum, Los Angeles, CA.

Tao L., Stojanova Z., Abdolazimi Y., Yu H., Trecek T., Tai T., Llamas J., Makmura W., Segil N. (2016, April). Investigation of cis-regulatory elements and trans-acting factors regulating cell type specific gene expression in cochlear hair cells and supporting cells. Emerging Innovations in Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Tai T., Amar, A., Mack, W., Cen Y., Chan C. (2014, April). Effects of ADHD on Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury. Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Research Forum, Los Angeles, CA.

Honors

Otolaryngology Training Exam Performance Award, Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 2020.

Outstanding Participation Award, International Collaborative Multi-Institutional
Otolaryngology Residency Education Program, 2020.

Clinic and Translation Research Study Design, Southern California Clinical and Translation Science Institute, 2019.

Dean’s Research Scholarship, Caruso Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery: Dr. Niparko & Dr. Segil, Keck School of Medicine, 2016.

Presidential Scholar, USC College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences, 2012-2017.

Steven & Kathryn Sample Renaissance Scholar, USC College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences, 2012-2017.

Viterbi School of Engineering Scholarship, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, 2012-2013.

Leadership and Service