Sunthosh Kumar Sivam

Dr. Sunthosh Kumar Sivam, M.D. is an Assistant Professor and Medical Director at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, specializing in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery with subspecialty expertise in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Board-certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he directs clinical programs focused on nasal surgery, facial rejuvenation, and complex facial reconstruction.

Education & Training:

• B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Economics – Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
• M.D. – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery – University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS

Research Focus: Dr. Sivam’s scholarly work spans functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, Mohs reconstruction, maxillofacial trauma repair, facial reanimation for nerve disorders, and gender-affirming facial surgery. He leverages advanced imaging technologies, including dynamic infrared thermography with FLIR systems, to study neovascularization of local flaps and to quantify nasal airflow objectively.

His most recent publications (2014–2018) concentrate on surgical technique refinement in otolaryngology, pediatric cochlear implant safety, laryngeal joint anatomy, and global humanitarian surgical missions. Collectively, these works underscore a commitment to evidence-based improvements in patient safety, surgical precision, and equitable access to specialized care.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Top Texas Rising Stars – Super Doctors (2021–2023)
• Houstonia Top Doctors 2023 – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Humanitarian Resident Travel Grant – American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (2017)
• Multiple resident research day distinctions, including first-place awards for novel laryngeal injection techniques (2015) and second-place awards for rhinoplasty staging and pediatric cochlear implantation studies (2016–2017)
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Grant (2007–2009)

Professional Memberships & Outreach: Active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has presented at both organizations’ annual meetings and contributes to humanitarian surgical initiatives, most notably in Lambayeque, Peru with the Foundation for the Advancement of Cleft Education and Services (FACES).

Dr. Sivam currently operates out of the Jamail Specialty Care Center in Houston, Texas, where he integrates cutting-edge technology with personalized patient care.