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G. Richard Holt, MD, MSE, MPH, MABE, D Bioethics, D HL

Professor Emeritus and Clinical Professor

Faculty, The Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics

Dr. Holt’s primary clinical interests are in general otolaryngology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, undergraduate and graduate medical education, and bioethics.  Additional interests include bioengineering, public health and public policy, and all aspects of medical professionalism.  His primary practice site is the Robert B. Green clinic in downtown San Antonio, where he sees patients with residents in otolaryngology and supervises outpatient surgery, along with the University Hospital for selected surgical procedures.  Dr. Holt still uses a head mirror in his examination of patients.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2012 - D.BE - Bioethics - Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, Loyola University Medical School, Chicago, IL
    • 2008 - M.A.B.E. - Bioethics and Health Policy - Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, Loyola University Medical School, Chicago, IL
    • 1991 - M.P.H. - Aerospace Medicine and Public Health - University of Texas, School of Public Health, Houston, TX
    • 1990 - M.S.E. - Engineering - University of Texas, Graduate School, Austin, TX
    • 1970 - M.D. - Medical Doctor, with Clinical Honors - University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
    • 1966 - B.A. - Zoology - University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

    Training

    • 1975 - Residency - Otolaryngology - University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, MO
    • 1972 - Residency - General Surgery - University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, MO
    • 1971 - Internship - Surgery - University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, MO

    Highlights

    2009 “Health Care Heroes” Life-Time Achievement Award for Medicine, San Antonio, TX

    2006 Brigade Surgeon, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade (Op Iraqi Freedom)

    1996 Outstanding Citizen Award: Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, TX

    1991 NASA Astronaut Selection Candidate

    1986 U.S. Army Reserve Components Flight Surgeon of the Year Award

    1982 First surgeon to place a Branemark Osseointegrated Implant for Facial Prosthetic attachment in North America

    Appointments

    • 2004-present - Faculty, The Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics - UT Health San Antonio, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio
    • 2009-present - Faculty, MD/MPH Program - UT Medical School at San Antonio
    • 2009-present - Professor Emeritus - UT Health San Antonio, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, San Antonio
    • 2011-present - Lecturer - UT Health San Antonio, School of Public Health
    • 2011-present - Editor-in-Chief - Southern Medical Journal
    • 2014-present - Faculty - The San Antonio Military Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
    • 2014-present - Scholar - The MU Center for Health Ethics, The University of Missouri at Columbia
    • 2014-present - Adjunct Professor - The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Missouri at Columbia
    • 2017-present - Clinical Professor - The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Health San Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 2003-2009, Course Director, Clinical and Research Electives for Medical Students, UT Health San Antonio
    • 2006-2009, Bioengineering Graduate Program, UT Health San Antonio
    • 2008-present, MD/MPH Program, UT Health San Antonio
    • 2010-2012, Master Thesis Committee, UT Heath San Antonio and SAMMC
    • 2012-present, Ethics Seminars for Otolaryngologists, UT Health San Antonio, SAMMC, University of Missouri School of Medicine

  • Research & Grants

    Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

    Head and Neck Malignancies

    Microgravity Research

    Bone growth micromechanics

    Laryngeal physiology and development

    Biomaterials

  • Service

    Department

    Committee Member, Resident Selection Committee, 2002-Present

    Lecturer, Bioengineering and Ethics Seminars, UT Health SA and SAMMC faculty, residents and medical students, 2012-present

    School

    Faculty Clerkship Director, Medical Student Education, 2003-2010

    Research Committee Member 2002-present

    Faculty Selection Committee Member 2002-present

     

     

    Institutional

    Faculty Lecturer, UT School of Public Health, 2010-present

    Faculty Member, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, UT Health San Antonio

    National

    Editor-in-Chief, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1996-2000

    Testimonies to US Senate and House Cmte Re NASA, 1993

    Co-Editor, Year Book of OTO-HNS, 1992-present

    Life Member, Veteran of Foreign Wars, 1991-present

    President, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1991-1992

    Board Member, Society of US Army Flight Surgeons, 1986

    Life Member, American Legion, 1978-present

    Community

    Benefactor, Holt Scholarship of Bioengineering, College of Engineering, UT Texas at Austin, 1993

    Benefactor, Holt Science Award for Outstanding Science Education, North East Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, 1992-1998

    Global

    Chair, National Association of Physicians for the Environment, 1994

  • Publications

      Book chapters:

      Holt GR, Walter C. Techniques for Composite Grafts in Reconstruction of Facial Defects.  In:  Editors: Larrabee WF Jr., Ridgway JM, Patel SA.  Master Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Facial Plastic Surgery. Wolters Klewer, Philadelphia. 2018. Pages 553-562.

      Majors JS, Brennan J, Holt GR:  Management of High-Velocity Injuries of the Head and Neck.  Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America.  2017; 25: 493-502.

      Holt GR, Shipchandler T:  Acute Soft Tissue Injuries of the Face.  In:  Papel I (Ed):   Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  4th Edition.  Thieme.  New York, NY. 2015.

      Journal Publications:

      Holt GR. The Pandemic Effect: Raising the Bar for Ethics, Empathy, and Professional Collegiality. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. June 2020. doi:10.1177/0194599820933179

      Holt, GR. Contemporary ethical considerations in clinical otolaryngology. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2020;5: 778– 781. https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.438

      Holt GR.  Integrity in Research Publishing and Professional Accountability. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2013 May;15(3):164-6. doi: 10.1001/jamafacial.2013.15.

      Holt GR.  Reflections on the Social Responsibility of a Physician (Commentary). South Med J. 2016 May;109(5):311-2. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000452.

      Thomas JR, Hom DB, Holt GR.  Clarifying Scar Revision Techniques and Their Proper Use. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2016 Jul 1;18(4):316-7. doi: 10.1001/jamafacial.2016.0710.

      Holt GR.   Back to the Past for the Future of Medicine:  Special Series on Bedside Medicine.  South Med J.2016; 109: 735.

      Holt GR.  A Physician’s Ethical Responsibility to Prepare for, and Respond to, Disasters and other Catastrophic Events.  South Med J. 2016 May;109(5):311-2. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000452.

      Holt GR.  “I’m Dying but I’m Not Dead Yet.:” Patient Decisions About Dying and Death. South Med J. 2016 Apr;109(4):199. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000440.

      Holt GR.   The Scrub Revolution: From Hospital Uniform to Public Attire (Commentary). South Med J.  South Med J. 2016 May;109(5):328-9. doi: 10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000451.

      Media and Software Developed:

      Online National Otolaryngology Resident Study Guide, 2002

      Online Resident Manual of Trauma of the Face, Head and Neck, 2012

       

  • Clinical

    Provider profile

    Board Certifications

    • 1992 - American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • 1975 - American Board of Otolaryngology