Julia Kerolus, MD

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Summary

Julia Kerolus, MD is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at UI Health. Dr. Kerolus is the director of the Facial Nerve Center. She specializes in complex facial nerve reanimation surgery and aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. She also performs facial cosmetic procedures and numerous nonsurgical treatments for facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Kerolus is dedicated to providing compassionate care to each patient while restoring and enhancing natural facial form and function. She also has a commitment to global patient care and has participated in several international outreach projects providing surgical care to underserved populations. Her research focuses on the development of innovative techniques in facial paralysis surgery, quality improvement, and global healthcare delivery.

Specialties & Services

• Ear Nose and Throat

• Otolaryngology

• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Facial Nerve Disorder

• Facial Paralysis

• Facial Plastic Surgery

Education

Residency:
University of Illinois Hospital

Fellowship:
University of Southern California

Medical School:
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Bachelor of Arts:
University of Missouri-Kansas City

• American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

• Gold Humanism Honor Society

Research

• The Role of Otolaryngology in Facial Nerve Disorders and Options for Reanimation

• Ossification of Costal Perichondrium in the Porcine Model

• Perichondrium as an autograft in the Porcine Model

• Use of Bone-Anchored Cochlear Stimulator and Satisfaction among Long-Term Users

Publications

• Kerolus JL, Nassif PS. Treatment Protocol for Compromised Nasal Skin. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019 In Press

• Azizzadeh B,Frisenda JL. Surgical Management of Post-Paralysis Facial Palsy and Synkinesis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2018 Dec;51(6):1169-1178

• Kullar R,Frisenda J, Nassif PS. The More the Merrier? Should Antibiotics be used for Rhinoplasty and Septorhinoplasty – A Review. Plast Reconsr Surg Glob Open. 2018 Oct 16;6(10)):e1972

• Frisenda JL, Schroeder JW, Ryan ME, Valika TS, Billings KR. Cost Effective use of Audiograms after Pediatric Temporal Bone Fractures. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Nov;79(11): 1926-31

Awards

• Chief Resident, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

• Lemel Otology Award

• Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award

• Sarah Morrison Research Grant

• Greek Woman of the Year