Michael Armstrong, M.D.

Michael Armstrong, Jr., M.D. has practiced otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery in Richmond, Virginia since 1995.  Dr. Armstrong founded Advanced Otolaryngology, P.C. in January 2001 with the goal of improving the quality of the patient's office experience. He places great emphasis on teaching, using multimedia presentations and a well-trained staff to educate patients and their families. He is frequently asked to speak as a regional expert on allergies and upper respiratory tract infections, including sinusitis and otitis media.   The Chesterfield Family Practice Residency has awarded him “Outstanding Educator in Otolaryngology” four times since 1999.  He is also an instructor for St. Francis Family Practice and the former Hanover Family Practice residencies.  He was appointed assistant clinical professor at the Medical College of Virginia in 2003.

A Richmond native, Dr. Armstrong is a graduate of Princeton University and Duke University Medical School. He completed a residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and began private practice in 1995. He is double board-certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  He serves on the patient safety and public information committees of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.  He has also successfully completed the fellowship examination of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.  He is also an active member of the American Rhinologic Society, and the Christian Medical and Dental Society.  He is a founding partner with the Stony Point Surgery Center, where he has served as chairman of the Patient Care Committee, and is currently Chief of Staff.

Dr. Armstrong’s areas of clinical interest include sophisticated endoscopic sinus surgery and facial plastic surgery.  He is particularly known for his skill in reconstructing cancer defects of the nose and ear.  With a constant eye for new and less invasive surgical techniques, he stays abreast of current research through educational meetings and self study.  In the operating room and in the office, he is an innovator who has introduced one or more techniques for each year in practice.

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Richmond Firsts

• 1995 ChiselTip suction cautery device for tonsillectomy
• 1996 Medialization thyroplasty
• 1996 Endoscopic orbital decompression for Graves disease
• 1997 Image-guided sinus surgery
• 1997 Frontal sinus drill-out
• 1998 Powered office sinus surgery
• 1998 Endoscopic ligation of the sphenoethmoidal artery
• 1999 Endoscopic laser tear duct surgery
• 2000 “Scarless” parotid surgery
• 2001 Cautery assisted palatal stiffening operation
• 2001 Trained ENT nurse practitioner
• 2003 Coblation tonsillectomy
• 2003 Transnasal esophagoscopy
• 2004 Injection snoreplasty
• 2006 Repose genioglossus advancement and hyoid myotomy
• 2007 Balloon-assisted endoscopic sinus surgery
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Education

High School:      The Collegiate Schools
                          Richmond, VA
                          1977-1981
                          Highest Academic Average

Undergraduate: Princeton University
                          Princeton, NJ
                          1981 -1985:  BA Biology
                          National Merit Scholarship
                          Summa cum laude

Medical School: Duke University
                          Durham, NC
                          1985 -1989:  Doctor of Medicine
                          Benenson Merit Scholarship
                          Duke Eye Center Research Scholarship

Internship:          Johns Hopkins Hospital
                          Baltimore, MD
                          1989 -1990:  General Surgery

Residency:         Johns Hopkins Hospital
                          Baltimore, MD
                          1990 -1994:  Otolaryngology-HNS
                          State and National Resident Research Awards

Fellowship:         Johns Hopkins Hospital
                          Baltimore, MD
                          1994 -1995:  Otolaryngology-HNS
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Work History

Virginia Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates, P.C.
Richmond, VA, July 1995 to December 2000

Advanced Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, P.C.
Richmond, VA, January 2001 to present
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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• National Board of Medical Examiners: 1990
• State of Maryland medical license: 1990 to 1996
• Commonwealth of Virginia medical license: 1995 to present
• American Board of Otolaryngology: 1995
• Commonwealth of Virginia Hearing Aid Specialist 4/14/08
• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: 6/23/2001
  
• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Fellowship Examination 9/14/2007
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HONORS AND AWARDS

• "Top Doctors in the United States" 2005-2007
• Richmond Magazine “Top Doctors for Kids” list 2002
• Richmond Magazine “Top Doctors” list 2000, 2004
• Chesterfield Family Practice Residency Program Outstanding Educator in Otolaryngology 1999-2002
• AAO-HNS Resident Clinical Research Award 1993
• Maryland Society for OHNS Resident Research Award 1993
• Alpha Omega Alpha 1989
• Duke Eye Center Research Scholarship 1987
• Edward H. Benenson Merit Scholarship 1985
• Highest Academic Average in Department 1985
• Phi Beta Kappa 1985
• Sigma Xi Book Award 1985
• National Merit Scholarship 1981
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MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1992-Present
  • Public Information Committee 2007
  • Patient Safety Committee 2007
• American Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS 1991-Present
  • Young Physicians Committee 1995-2005
• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy 1994-Present
• American Medical Association 1985-Present
  • Alternate Delegate for State of Maryland 1993-1995
• American Rhinologic Society 1998-Present
• Virginia Society of Otolaryngology 1997-Present
• Medical Society of Virginia 1995-Present
• Richmond Academy of Medicine 1995-Present
• Christian Medical and Dental Society 2006-Present
• Surgeons’ Outcomes Research Cooperative in Otorhinolaryngology
  • Board of Directors 1997-2003
  • President 1998-1999
  • Treasurer 1997-1998
• Tuckahoe Family YMCA Board of Management 1999-2002
  • Annual Giving - Division Manager 2001
  • Indian Program Nation Chief 2000-2002 2004-2005
• Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society 1985-1999
• Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland 1989-1995 (State Medical Society)
  • President: Resident Physicians 1992-1994
  • Vice President: Resident Physicians 1991-1992
  • Member of Council 1992-1994
  • House of Delegates 1992-1995
• North Carolina Medical Society 1985-1989
• Durham-Orange County Medical Society 1985-1989
• Christian Medical Society 1985-1989
• Student Government (elected offices) 1985-1988
• Princeton University Honor Council 1983-1985
• The Collegiate Schools Honor Council 1977-1981
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APPOINTMENTS

• Virginia Commonwealth University - Medical College of Virginia
  • Assistant Clinical Professor in Otolaryngology 2003-present
• Stony Point Surgery Center
  • Chief of Staff 2008-2009
  • Vice Chief of Staff 2006-2007
  • Executive Committee 2005-present
  • Patient Care Committee - Chairman 2004-present
  • Operating Room Committee 2002-present
  • Infection Control Committee 2002-2003
  • Scientific Advisory Committee 2001-present
• American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Written Examination Development Committee 2001
• Director of Clinical Research - Virginia ENT Assoc. 1999-2000
• Chippenham Residency Education Committee 1998-2000
• Program Director - Johnston Willis Hospital
  • Head and Neck Tumor Board 1996-1997
• Credentials Committee - Stuart Circle Hospital 1997
• Credentials Committee - PruCare 1997-1999
• Editorial Review Board Otolaryngology- HNS 1994-1996

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