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Surgeon / Medical Writer, Data Analyst, and Statistician / Director of Cancer Research, 10+ years experience

Profile Summary

Surgeon primarily in the field of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and I also have experience in General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, and Neuroraadiology. Former Director of Clinical and Cancer Research at the New York Head and Neck Institute. Expertise in writing, biostatistics, and clinical study design.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Oncology
• ☆ Neurosurgery

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Technical Writing

Research Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Work Experience

Northwell Health

April 2014 - Present

Director of Clinical Research

New York Head and Neck Institute

2016 - 2018

Education

MD

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

August 2007 - June 2012

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tong JY, Wong A, Zhu D, Fastenberg JH, Tham T(2020). Response to Alfonso Santamaría-Gadea and Colleagues . Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Zhu D, Wong A, Tham T, Kraus D(2020). The paralyzing legal costs of facial nerve injury in head and neck tumors . American journal of otolaryngology.

Wotman M, Ghaly M, Massaro L, Tham T, Seetharamu N, Kamdar D, Frank D, Kraus D, Teckie S(2020). Improving post-CRT neck assessment in patients with HPV-associated OPSCC (Review) . Molecular and clinical oncology.

Dransfield MT, Garner JL, Bhatt SP, Slebos DJ, Klooster K, Sciurba FC, Shah PL, Marchetti NT, Sue RD, Wright S, et al.(2020). Effect of Zephyr Endobronchial Valves on Dyspnea, Activity Levels, and Quality of Life at One Year. Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial . Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Russo DP, Tham T, Bardash Y, Kraus D(2020). The effect of race in head and neck cancer: A meta-analysis controlling for socioeconomic status . American Journal of Otolaryngology.

Tong JY, Wong A, Zhu D, Fastenberg JH, Tham T(2020). Author Reply to: "Comment on 'The Prevalence of Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis'" . Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Tham TT, Anh HQ, Phuong BT, Trinh LT, Thuy NTT, Yen NTH, Tri TM, Minh TB(2020). Contamination status and temporal trends of persistent toxic substances in sediment cores from coastal areas of central Vietnam . Marine pollution bulletin.

Tong JY, Wong A, Zhu D, Fastenberg JH, Tham T(2020). The Prevalence of Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis . Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Wong A, Zhu D, Kraus D, Tham T(2020). Radiologically Defined Sarcopenia Affects Survival in Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-Analysis . The Laryngoscope.

Tham T(2020). MLKL-dependent epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a novel finding and avenues for future research . Annals of translational medicine.

Wotman M, Herman SW, Costantino P, Tham T(2020). The Prognostic Role of Programmed Death-Ligand 1 in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma . The Laryngoscope.

Yew GY, Tham TC, Show PL, Ho YC, Ong SK, Law CL, Song C, Chang JS(2020). Unlocking the Secret of Bio-additive Components in Rubber Compounding in Processing Quality Nitrile Glove . Applied biochemistry and biotechnology.

Ang IYH, Ng SH, Rahman N, Nurjono M, Tham TY, Toh SA, Wee HL(2019). Right-Site Care Programme with a community-based family medicine clinic in Singapore: secondary data analysis of its impact on mortality and healthcare utilisation . BMJ open.

Pagliuso A, Tham TN, Allemand E, Robertin S, Dupuy B, Bertrand Q, Bécavin C, Koutero M, Najburg V, Nahori MA, et al.(2019). An RNA-Binding Protein Secreted by a Bacterial Pathogen Modulates RIG-I Signaling . Cell host & microbe.

Tham T, Ahn S, Frank D, Kraus D, Costantino P(2019). Anatomical subsite modifies survival in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: National Cancer Database study . Head & neck.

Sazonovs A, Kennedy NA, Moutsianas L, Heap GA, Rice DL, Reppell M, Bewshea CM, Chanchlani N, Walker GJ, Perry MH, et al.(2019). HLA-DQA1*05 Carriage Associated With Development of Anti-Drug Antibodies to Infliximab and Adalimumab in Patients With Crohn's Disease . Gastroenterology.

Ho HJ, Tan YR, Cook AR, Koh G, Tham TY, Anwar E, Hui Chiang GS, Lwin MO, Chen MI(2019). Increasing Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Uptake in Seniors Using Point-of-Care Informational Interventions in Primary Care in Singapore: A Pragmatic, Cluster-Randomized Crossover Trial . American journal of public health.

Lamb CA, Kennedy NA, Raine T, Hendy PA, Smith PJ, Limdi JK, Hayee B, Lomer MCE, Parkes GC, Selinger C, et al.(2019). British Society of Gastroenterology consensus guidelines on the management of inflammatory bowel disease in adults . Gut.

Bardash Y, Olson C, Herman W, Khaymovich J, Costantino P, Tham T(2019). Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Prognosis in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . Oncology research and treatment.

Holland P, Tham TL, Sheehan C, Cooper B(2019). The impact of perceived workload on nurse satisfaction with work-life balance and intention to leave the occupation . Applied nursing research : ANR.

Tham T, Wotman M, Chung C, Ahn S, Dupuis H, Gliagias V, Movsesova T, Kraus D, Costantino P(2019). Systemic immune response in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: a comparative concordance index analysis . European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Wotman M, Oh EJ, Ahn S, Kraus D, Costantino P, Tham T(2019). HPV status in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the United States: A SEER database study . American journal of otolaryngology.

Wotman M, Ghaly M, Massaro L, Tham T, Seetharamu N, Kamdar D, Frank D, Kraus D, Teckie S(2019). Management of the neck after definitive chemoradiation in patients with HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer: An institutional experience . American journal of otolaryngology.

Tham T, Wotman M, Roche A, Kraus D, Costantino P(2019). The prognostic effect of anatomic subsite in HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma . American journal of otolaryngology.

Tham T, Leung E, Khaymovich J, Mitha S, Olson C, Wotman M, Teegala S, Coury J, Costantino P(2019). Evaluation of Time to Surgery and Its Effect on Prognosis in Head and Neck Cancer . Oncology research and treatment.

Tham T, Machado R, Herman SW, Kraus D, Costantino P, Roche A(2019). Personalized prognostication in head and neck cancer: A systematic review of nomograms according to the AJCC precision medicine core (PMC) criteria . Head & neck.

Tham T, Leung E, Olson C, Wotman M, Khaymovich J, Coury J, Teegala S, Costantino P(2019). Evaluation of the prognostic utility of the combination of platelet count with mean platelet volume as a prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer . Molecular and clinical oncology.

Bardash Y, Tham T, Olson C, Khaymovich J, Costantino P(2019). Anaphylactoid hypersensitivity reaction from intra-arterial cetuximab: Clinical considerations and management . SAGE open medical case reports.

Tham T, Ahn S, Teckie S, Roche A, Frank D, Kraus D, Costantino P(2019). Survival impact of treatment-related time intervals in nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the United States . The Laryngoscope.

Tham T, Costantino P(2019). Comparison of venous thromboembolism risk stratification models in a high risk otolaryngology patient cohort . Journal of perioperative practice.

Gliagias V, Wotman M, Herman SW, Costantino P, Kraus D, Tham T(2018). Investigating the role of octamer binding transcription Factor-4 (Oct-4) in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis . American journal of otolaryngology.

Tham T(2018). Human papillomavirus and World Health Organization type III nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Multicenter study from an endemic area in Southern China . Cancer.

Tham T, Rahman L, Costantino P(2018). Efficacy of a non-invasive middle ear aeration device in children with recurrent otitis media: A randomized controlled trial protocol . Contemporary clinical trials communications.

Tham T, Olson C, Wotman M, Teegala S, Khaymovich J, Coury J, Costantino P(2018). Evaluation of the prognostic utility of the hemoglobin-to-red cell distribution width ratio in head and neck cancer . European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Tham T, Roberts K, Shanahan J, Burban J, Costantino P(2018). Analysis of bone healing with a novel bone wax substitute compared with bone wax in a porcine bone defect model . Future Science OA.

Tristan Tham, Sushma Teegala, Yonatan Bardash, Saori Wendy Herman, Peter Costantino(2018). Is human papillomavirus and p16 expression associated with survival outcomes in nasopharyngeal cancer? . American Journal of Otolaryngology. Elsevier {BV}

Tham T, Bardash Y, Herman SW, Costantino PD(2018). Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Head & neck.

Tham T, Bardash Y, Teegala S, Herman WS, Costantino PD(2018). The red cell distribution width as a prognostic indicator in upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis . American journal of otolaryngology.

Tham T, Olson C, Khaymovich J, Herman SW, Costantino PD(2018). The lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis . European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Schneider JR, Shatzkes DR, Scharf SC, Tham TM, Kulason KO, Buteau FA, Del Prete M, Chakraborty S, Anderson TA, Asiry S, et al.(2018). Neuroradiological and Neuropathological Changes After 177Lu-Octreotate Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy of Refractory Esthesioneuroblastoma . Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.).

Tham T, Rahman L, Persaud C, Olson C, Costantino P(2018). Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Head and Neck Cancer: Significance of the Preoperative Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio . Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Tham, Tristan and Roberts, Keith and Shanahan, John and Burban, John and Costantino, Peter(2018). Analysis of bone healing with a novel bone wax substitute compared with bone wax in a porcine bone defect model. Future Science OA. (0). p. FSO326. Future Science

Tham, T., Rahman, L., Persaud, C., Olson, C., Costantino, P.(2018). Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Head and Neck Cancer: Significance of the Preoperative Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio . Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (United States). 159. (1). p. 85-91.

Tham, T., Olson, C., Khaymovich, J., Herman, S.W., Costantino, P.D.(2018). The lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis . European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 275. (7). p. 1663-1670.

Tham, T., Rahman, L., Costantino, P.(2018). Efficacy of a non-invasive middle ear aeration device in children with recurrent otitis media: A randomized controlled trial protocol . Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 12. p. 92-97.

Tham, T., Olson, C., Wotman, M., Teegala, S., Khaymovich, J., Coury, J., Costantino, P.(2018). Evaluation of the prognostic utility of the hemoglobin-to-red cell distribution width ratio in head and neck cancer . European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.

Tham, T., Bardash, Y., Teegala, S., Herman, W.S., Costantino, P.D.(2018). The red cell distribution width as a prognostic indicator in upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis . American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. 39. (4). p. 453-458.

Tham, T., Bardash, Y., Herman, S.W., Costantino, P.D.(2018). Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in head and neck cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis . Head and Neck.

Tham, T., Teegala, S., Bardash, Y., Herman, S.W., Costantino, P.(2018). Is human papillomavirus and p16 expression associated with survival outcomes in nasopharyngeal cancer?: A systematic review and meta-analysis . American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery.

Costantino, P.D., Shamouelian, D., Tham, T., Andrews, R., Dec, W.(2017). Erratum: The Laparoscopically Harvested Omental Free Flap: A Compelling Option for Craniofacial and Cranial Base Reconstruction . Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base.

Brennan, T., Tham, T.M., Costantino, P.(2017). The temporalis muscle flap for palate reconstruction: Case series and review of the literature . International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. 21. (3). p. 259-264.

Costantino, P.D., Shamouelian, D., Tham, T., Andrews, R., Dec, W.(2017). The Laparoscopically Harvested Omental Free Flap: A Compelling Option for Craniofacial and Cranial Base Reconstruction . Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base. 78. (2). p. 191-196.

Tham T, White TG, Chakraborty S, Lall RR, Ortiz R, Langer DJ, Shatzkes D, Filippi CG, Kraus D, Boockvar JA, et al.(2016). Intra-arterial cetuximab for the treatment of recurrent unresectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma† . Journal of experimental therapeutics & oncology.

Highstein, M., Tham, T., Singh, P., Costantino, P.(2016). Parotid duct injury secondary to shark bite injury: Repair with a Crawford stent . JPRAS Open. 10. p. 28-32.

Tham, T., White, T.G., Chakraborty, S., Lall, R.R., Ortiz, R., Langer, D.J., Shatzkes, D., Filippi, C.G., Kraus, D., Boockvar, J.A., et al.(2016). Intra-arterial cetuximab for the treatment of recurrent unresectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma . Journal of Experimental Therapeutics and Oncology. 11. (4). p. 293-301.

Tham T, Costantino P, Bruni M, Langer D, Boockvar J, Singh P(2015). Multiportal Combined Transorbital and Transnasal Endoscopic Resection of Fibrous Dysplasia . Journal of neurological surgery reports.

Highstein MJ, Mallen J, Tham T, Brennan T, Boubour A, Opher E, Wolf V, Singh P, Costantino P(2015). Probable Immunoglobulin Subtype-G4-Related Disease in the Head and Neck from Foreign Body Injection: A Case Report . Journal of neurological surgery reports.

OTHER

Tham T, Khaymovich J, Costantino P(2018). Investigation of the Relationship between Markers of Systemic Inflammatory Response and Head and Neck Tumor Characteristics .

Tham T, Machado R, Khaymovich J, Costantino P(2018). Detection of HPV16, HPV18, p16, and E6/E7 MRNA in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis .

Tristan Tham, Yonatan Bardash, Wendy Herman, Peter Costantino(2017). The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognostic Indicator in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Tristan Tham, Lauren Rahman, Christina Persaud, Peter Costantino(2017). Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Head and Neck Cancer: Significance of the Preoperative Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Tristan Tham, Peter Costantino, Keith Roberts, John Burban, John Shanahan(2017). Analysis of Bone Healing with a Novel Bone Wax Substitute Compared to Bone Wax in a Porcine Bone Defect Model . Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory