Edward D. Buckingham, M.D.
Edward D. Buckingham, M.D. received his B.B.A. in Accounting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin and completed his pre-medical coursework achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Dr. Buckingham received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society as a junior medical student and served as the organization’s vice-president and later president.
Graduating medical school in the top 2% of the class with highest honors, Dr. Buckingham received the Donald Duncan Memorial Scholarship in Anatomy, the Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence, and the Merck Manual Award. He then performed a general surgery internship and Otolaryngology residency at UTMB and was a nominee for the UTMB overall-outstanding resident. Additionally, he served as president of the UTMB House Officer Association and served two years on the Graduate Medical Education Advisory Committee and Executive Committee.
Following residency he completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Albany Medical Center and the New England Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center in Albany, New York. He has numerous publications and presentations in both Otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and has been a guest instructor for the facial rejuvenation course given by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Buckingham is double board certified by The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology. He has also done extensive work on Rhinoplasty in Austin.
Dr. Buckingham’s wife, Dawn Buckingham, M.D., grew up in Austin’s Westlake Hills and practices Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery with The Eye Physicians of Austin.
Current Position
Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Austin, TX – Director
Post-Graduate Training
Fellowship, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
New England Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center
Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY July 2002 – June 2003
Residency, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
July 1998 – June 2002
Internship, General Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
July 1997 – June 1998
Education
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Doctor of Medicine Highest Honors August 1993 – May 1997
University of Texas at Austin Non-degree Seeking Student Pre-medical course work May 1991-Aug 1992
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Major, Economics Minor September 1986 – May 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
Licensure Information
1998 Texas State Medical License (active, good standing)
1998 DEA (active, good standing)
1998-2015 Texas DPS Controlled Substances Registration (No longer required)
2002 New York State Medical License (inactive, good standing)
Past Positions
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology
Albany Medical Center, July 2002-June 2003, Attending Surgeon, Clinical Instructor, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Division of Otolaryngology
Albany Veterans Administration Hospital, July 2002-June 2003 Attending Surgeon, Clinical Instructor, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, UTMB, Aug. 1992-Aug. 1993
Research Assistant – for G.K. Asimakis, Ph.D. and R.W. Illes, M.D.
Cardiac perfusion and injury studies in rat and rabbit model
Cell Biology and Research Institute, UT – Austin, Summer 1992
Preparation and examination of xylem samples for electron microscopy
Cardio-physiology lab, UT – Austin, June – Dec. 1991
Photospectometric analysis of rat cardiac tissue
Cooper’s and Lybrand, Austin, Texas, Sept. 1990 – May 1991
Independent Auditor – Examination of financial records for SEC filing
International Business Machines, Roenoke, Texas, Summer 1989
Accountant and Financial Analyst – Created cost evaluating database
Publications
Hall MB, Roy S, Buckingham ED, Novel Use of Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Treatment of Infraorbital Hollows, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.2018; 20(5): 367-372
Roy S, Buckingham, E, Comparison of W-plasty and Straight-Line Trichophytic Closure on Aesthetic Outcoes of Occipital Hairline Scars in Rhytidectomy, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2018;20(1)14-18
Roy S, Buckingham, E, The Difficult Neck in Facelifting, Facial Plast Surg, 2017; 33:271-278
Roy S, Buckingham H, Buckingham E, The Effects of an Antistick Phosopholipid Solution on Bipolar Electrocautery Efficacy in Rhytidectomy, The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, 2017; March 21
Buckingham ED, Glasgold M, Management of Facial Volume, Facial Plastic Surgery, 2015;31:1-2
Buckingham ED, Fat Transfer Techniques: General Concepts, Facial Plastic Surgery, 2015;31:22-28
Buckingham ED, Glasgold R, Kontis T, et al., Volume Rejuvenation of the Facial Upper Third, Facial Plastic Surg, 2015;31:43-54
Buckingham ED, Glasgold R, Kontis T, et al., Volume Rejuvenation of the Middle Third, Lower Orbit/Midface, Facial Plastic Surg, 2015;31:55-69
Buckingham ED, Glasgold R, Kontis T, et al., Volume Rejuvenation of the Lower Third, Perioral, and Jawline, Facial Plastic Surg, 2015;31:70-79
Buckingham ED, Poly-L-Lactic Acid Facial Rejuvenation: An Alternative to Autologous Fat?, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2013, 21:2 pp. 271-284.
Buckingham ED, Bader B, Smith SP, Autologous Fat and Fillers in Periocular Rejuvenation, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Aug 2010, 18:3 pp. 385-397.
Smith SP, Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Management of Cutaneous Juvenile Hemangiomas, Facial Plastic Surgery, 24(1) 50-64
Batniji RK, Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Aesthetic Approach to Facial Hemangiomas, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 7(5) 301-306.
Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Contemporary Management of Port-Wine Malformations. In: Toriumi D, ed. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Development of an Effective Practice. In: Williams EF, Lam SM, ed. Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation .Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Buckingham ED, Williams EF. Practical Considerations in Patient Care. In: Williams EF, Lam SM, ed. Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation .Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
Buckingham ED, Quinn FB, Calhoun KH. Optimal Design of O-to-Z Flaps for Closure of Facial Skin Defects, Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery;14:92-95.
Otolaryngology: Pearls of Wisdom, Dorn MT, Editor, Buckingham ED, Contributor, Boston Medical Publication, 2002.
Illes RW, Asimakis GK, Inners-McBride K, Buckingham ED. Recovery of Hearts Harvested from Non-Heart-Beating Donors, Journal of Heart and lung Transplantation, 14 (3):553-61, 1995 May/June.
Illes RW, Asimakis RK, Inners-McBride K, Buckingham ED., Ischemic Preconditioning Improves Recovery of Hearts in Transplant Model, Abstract at American Heart Association 66th Scientific Sessions.
Illes RK, Asimakis GK, Inners-McBride K, Buckingham ED. Recovery of Hearts Harvested from Non-Heart-Beating Donors, Abstract, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 13:562, 1994.
Presentations
Complications in Facial Rejuvenation, Moderator, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 2019
Graduated Dissection in the High SMAS Approach to Facelifting, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, June 2019
Utilizing a Z-plasty for Platysmaplasty in Rytidectomy for Better Neck Contouring, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, June 2019
Utilizing Durable Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Orbital Groove Improvement, Vegas Cosmetic Surgery, June 2019
Debate: Controversy in Blepharoplasty: Skin, Fat and Tear Troughs, Panelist, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 2017
Panel Challenges in Neck Lifting, Moderator, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 2017
Graduated Dissection in the High Lateral Approach to Facelifting, AAFPRS Fall Meeting Dallas, TX, October 2015
Shoe Leather to Success, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Dallas, TX, October 2015
Surgical Management of Melanoma, Buckingham ED, 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May, 2014
Patient Evaluation and Surgical Goals- Upper Blepharoplasty, Buckingham ED, 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May, 2014
Tranconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Fat Management, Buckingham ED, 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May, 2014
Autologous Fat Transfer: Technique and 2 year Results, Buckingham ED, 11th 11th International Symposium, New York, NY, May 2014
Autologous Fat Grafting: Video Technique and Long Term Results, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February, 2014
Limited Face Lifting: When, What, Where and How?, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February, 2014
Interactive Panel Discussion: Rhytidectomy: My approach When I started and my approach Today: Has It Changed, If So, Why?, Sykes, JM, Baker, SR, Buckingham ED, Gordon, NA, Marten, TJ, Williams, EF, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February, 2014
Autologous Fat Grafting, Buckingham ED, Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2013
Autologous Fat Grafting, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Aging Face Meeting, San Diego, February, 2012
Autologous Fat Grafting, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, September 2010
Contemporary Management of Melanoma, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, September 2010
Tips and Pearls for Bilobe Flap Design and Execution, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Winter Meeting Vail, CO January 2008
Autologous Fat Transfer in Facial Rejuvenation, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Winter Meeting, Vail, CO January 2008
Endoscopic Forehead and Brow Rejuvenation, Buckingham ED, AAFPRS Winter Meeting, Vail, CO January 19, 2007
Evolution of Endoscopic Facial Surgery, Buckingham ED, Association of Operating Room Nurses, St. David’s Hospital, Austin, TX, April 4, 2006
Nasal Reconstruction, Buckingham ED, Association of Operating Room Nurses, St. David’s Hospital, Austin, TX, April 4, 2006
Diagnosis and Management of Juvenile Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, 9th International Symposium of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas, NV, May 2006
Surgical Management of Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, Department of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, June 5, 2005
Nasal Reconstruction, Buckingham ED, Department of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, June 5, 2005
Evaluation and Management of Juvenile Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, Dept. of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, January 31, 2005
Starting a Medical Practice, Buckingham ED, Dept. of Otolaryngology, UTMB Galveston, January 4, 2005
Evaluation and Management of Juvenile Hemangiomas, Buckingham ED, Dept. of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Children’s Hospital Austin, Texas, October 21, 2004.
Face Lifting Workshop: Contemporary Approaches in Facial Rejuvenation, Faculty Prosector, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, September 21, 2003.
Quantitative Evaluation of Jowl Position Following Endoscopic Subperiosteal Midfacial Elevation, Buckingham ED, Williams EF, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, September 19, 2003.
Treatment of Crows Feet Facial Rhytids with the Pulse Dye Light Touch Laser, Dahiya R, Buckingham ED, Williams EF, Poster at American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting, Orlando, FL, September 19, 2003.
Optimal Design of O-to-Z Flaps for Closure of Facial Skin Defects, Buckingham ED, Quinn FB, Calhoun KH, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fall Meeting Denver, CO, September 6, 2001.
Revision Rhinoplasty, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, June 12, 2002
Paragangliomas, Buckingham EB, Ryan M, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, March 13, 2002
Management of the Upper Aging Face, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, December 5, 2001
Vestibular Rehabilitation and Surgical Management of Vestibular Disorders, Buckingham ED, Vrabec JT, Quinn JB, UTMB Grand Round, Dr. Quinn’s On-Line Textbook of Otolaryngology, February 15, 2001
Special Considerations in Rhinoplasty, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, December 20, 2000
Melanoma of the Head and Neck, Buckingham ED, Pou AM, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, September 6, 2000
Connective Tissue Disorders, Buckingham ED, Bailey BJ, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, February 6, 2000
Mohs’ Surgery and Reconstruction after Mohs’ Surgery, Buckingham ED, Calhoun KH, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, November 10, 1999
Endocrinology, Buckingham EB, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, February 9, 1999
Tinnitus, Buckingham EB, Vrabec JT,Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, January 10, 1999
Neck Dissection: Classification, Indication, and Technique, Buckingham EB, Pou AM, Quinn FB, UTMB Grand Rounds, Dr. Quinn’s On-line Textbook of Otolaryngology, December 16, 1998
Post Graduate Honors and Awards
2018 Larry D. Schoenrock Award from ABFPRS
ABFPRS MOC Examination Highest Score Runner up 2014
Texas Medical Association Foundation- Major Donor
Highest Written Exam Score American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1st Runner up, Anderson Award, ABFPRS 2003
Graduated Highest Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha
Nominated UTMB Outstanding Overall Resident Award 2001-2002
Donald Duncan Memorial Scholarship in Anatomy
Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence
Merck Manual Award
Dean’s List – Four years
University Area Association Good Citizenship Award
Offices/Appointments
Treasurer, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, ’18-present
Treasurer, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019-‘22
Treasurer-Elect, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Recon. Surgery, 2018-‘19
Senior Advisor ABFPRS Board of Directors ‘16-present
Member Board of Directors, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ’10-2016
AAFPRS Foundation Fellowship Director ‘14-present
Treasurer, South Texas Society for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 2018-present
Co-Chair, Facial Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2017
Co-Chair, Facial Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2015
Co-Chair, Facial Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, January 2013
Member Medical Executive Committee, Central Park Surgery Center, ’11-present
AAFPRS Nominating Committee Member ’14-2016
AMA Delegate, AAFPRS ’14-’15
AMA Alternate Delegate, AAFPRS, ’09-‘14
AAFPRS Fellowship Review Committee ’14-present
AAFPRS Regulatory and Socioeconomic Committee ’06-’15
AAFPRS Regulatory and Socioeconomic Committee, Committee Chair ’12-‘15
ABFPRS MOC in FPRS Review Committee ‘17-present
ABFPRS Examiner ‘08-present
RLS Foundation Fundraising Committee
ABFPRS Blueprint Panel ‘16-present
ABFPRS Graduate Medical Education Committee, Committee Chair ’12-present
ABFPRS Oral Examination Development Group ’05-present
ABFPRS Written Examination Development Group ’04-’15
Board of Directors National American University ’16-present
Board of Directors Stonebridge HOA ’15-present
AMA Alternate Delegate from TMA Young Physicians section ’06-09
TMA Delegate from Travis County ’09-19
TMA Alternate Delegate from Travis County ’04-09
TMA Candidate Evaluation Committee ’15-16
President UTMB House Officer Association ‘99-‘00
Graduate Medical Education Advisory Committee ‘99-‘01
Graduate Medical Education Executive Committee ‘99-‘00
ΑΩΑ President ‘96-’97
ΑΩΑ Vice-president ‘95-’96
Class Secretary/Treasurer ‘93-’94
ΑΚΚ Medical Fraternity, Rush Chairman ‘94-’95
Post Graduate Honors and Awards
American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Travis County Medical Society
South Texas Society for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Personal Interests
My interests include my children, golf, snow skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking and outdoor activities.
