James m. Ridgway, Md, FACS
Education
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery University of Washington, Seattle, WA Fellow – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery University of California, Irvine, CA Chief Resident
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery University of California, Irvine, CA Otolaryngology Residency
Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic University of California, Irvine, CA Post-doctoral Fellowship
Department of Surgery University of California, Irvine, CA Internship
University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ Doctor of Medicine
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Art degrees, with honors
Licensure & Board Certification
Fellow, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
Washington State Licensed
California State Licensed
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Clinical Positions
Owner/CEO, Ridgway Face & Aesthetic Center, Bellevue, WA
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Newvue Plastic Surgery, Bellevue, WA
Facial Reconstruction Team, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Larrabee Center for Plastic Surgery, Seattle, WA
Hospital Staff – Swedish Hospital, Seattle, WA
Acting Instructor, University of Washington, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seattle, WA
Professional Positions
Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology (NWAO) Board of Director
AAFPRS National Committee: Multimedia
AAFPRS National Committee: Research Committee
Editorial Board: World Journal of Otolaryngology
AAFPRS National Committee: Face to Face
AAFPRS National Committee: Young Physicians Committee
Honors & Awards
- Seattle Met 2017 Top Doctors in the field of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Triologic Society Resident Research Award: Western Section Travel Grant. Sections Meeting, December 2007.
- Award for Outstanding Academic Performance 2006-2007: Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine.
- University of California Irvine Clinical Research Symposium Award: Third Place Presentation, June 2007.
- Seymour R. Cohen Award – American Broncho-Esophagological Association: Prize essay in the field of pediatric laryngology and bronchoesophagology, April 2007.
- Shirley Baron Resident Research Award – The Triologic Society: Western Section prize manuscript. Combined Sections Meeting, February 2007.
- American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS) Research Award: Travel Grant, January 2007.
- UCI Chao Cancer Center Research Award: Travel Grant, October 2006.
- University of California Irvine Clinical Research Symposium Award: First Place Presentation, June 2005.
- American Head & Neck Society: Prize manuscript in the field of head and neck surgery, May 2005.
- Western Resident Medical Research Forum Award: First Place Presentation, February 2005.
- Berkley Scholarship
- Hill Foundation Scholarship
- McKeown and Thompson Scholarship
- Hanna and Secrist Scholarship
- Earl Scholarship
- Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (by nomination)
- Golden Key National Academic Honor Society
- Dean’s Honor List
Research & Publications
TextBook
WF Larrabee, JM Ridgway, S Patel. Master Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery: Facial Plastic Surgery. 1th edition. New York: LWW. In Press.
Chapters
JM Ridgway, P Bhama, JH Kim. Rehabilitation of Facial Paralysis. In: Cummings C, ed. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 5th edition. New York: Mosby Elsevier. In Press.
JJ Christophel,JM Ridgway. Skin Resurfacing. In: Paparella et al: Otolaryngologic Principles and Practice. Jp Medical Ltd; 1 Edition, 2017.
JM Ridgway, AC Suryadevara, WF Larrabee. Temporal Brow Lift. The Art and Craft of Facial Rejuvenation. PMPH, 2013.
JM Ridgway, A Bhrany, WF Larrabee. Autologous Fat Transfer. The Art and Craft of Facial Rejuvenation. PMPH, 2013.
A Bhrany, JM Ridgway, S Anderson. Injectable Facial Rejuvenation. The Art and Craft of Facial Rejuvenation. PMPH, 2013.
HG Gassner, WF Larrabee, JM Ridgway. Canthal Tightening Techniques. The Art and Craft of Facial Rejuvenation. PMPH, 2013.
JM Ridgway, RL Crumley, JH Kim. Rehabilitation of Facial Paralysis. In: Cummings C, ed. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 5th edition. New York: Mosby Elsevier, 2010.
JM Ridgway, HR Djalilian. Trauma to the Ear. In: Djalilian H, ed. 10 Minute ENT Consult. 1st edition. Plural Publishing Inc. San Diego, 2009.
Manuscripts
L Tracy, J Ridgway, JS Nelson, N Lowe, B Wong, Calcium hydroxylapatite associated soft tissue necrosis: A case report and treatment guideline.J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Aug 28.
JM Ridgway, CS Murakami. The C-Ring Complex: Defining the parameters of nasal tip anatomy. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2011 Jul-Aug;13(4):285-8.
JM Ridgway, WF Larrabee. Anatomy for Blepharoplasty and Brow-lift. Facial Plast Surg. 2010 Aug;26(3):177-85.
J Ridgway, D Parikh, R Wright, P Holden, W Armstrong, F Camilon, B Wong. Lemierre’s Syndrome: A Pediatric Case Series and Review of Literature. American Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Medicine and Surgery. 31 (2010) 38-45.
M Kaiser, M Rubinstein, D Vokes, J Ridgway, S Guo, M Gu, R Crumley, W Armstrong, Z Chen, BJ Wong. Laryngeal epithelial thickness: a comparison between optical coherence tomography and histology. Clin Otolaryngol. (2009) Oct;34(5): 460-6.
S Guo, LYu, A Sepehr, J Perez, J Su, J Ridgway, D Vokes, BJ Wong, Z Chen. Gradient-index lens rod based probe for office-based optical coherence tomography of the human larynx. J Biomed Opt. (2009) Jan-Feb;14(1):014017.
HR Djalilian, J Ridgway, M Tam, A Sepehr, Z Chen, BJ Wong. Imaging the human tympanic membrane using optical coherence tomography in vivo. Otol Neurotol. Dec;29(8):1091-4. (2008)
D Parikh, J Ridgway, N. Ge. Keloid Banding Using a Suture Ligature: A Novel Technique and Review of Literature. Laryngoscope. Nov;118(11):1960-5. (2008)
J Ridgway, J Su, R Wright, R Barretto, G Ahuja, S Guo, J Perez, A Sepehr, D Kim, J Sills, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Newborn Airway, Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. May;117(5):327-34. (2008)
J Ridgway, G Ahuja, S Guo, J Su, U Mahmood, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. Imaging Of The Pediatric Airway Using Optical Coherence Tomography, Laryngoscope. Dec;117(12):2206-12. (2007)
U Mahmood, J Ridgway, R Jackson, S Guo, J Su, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. In vivo optical coherence tomography of the nasal mucosa, Am J Rhinol. 20:155-9 (2006)
J Ridgway, R Jackson, S Guo, U Mahmood, J Su, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, M Gu, Z Chen, B Wong. In Vivo Optical Coherence Tomography of the Human Oral Cavity and Oropharynx. Arch Otolarygol Head Neck Surg. Oct;132(10):1074-81 (2006)
B Wong, R Jackson, S Guo, J Ridgway, U Mahmood, J Su, T Shibuya, R Crumley, M Gu, W Armstrong, Z Chen. In vivo optical coherence tomography of the human larynx: normative and benign pathology in 82 patients. Laryngoscope. 2005 Nov;115(11): 1904-11.
A Karamzadeh, R Jackson, S Guo, J Ridgway, H Wong, G Ahuja, M Chao, L Liaw, Z Chen, B Wong. Characterization of submucosal lesions using optical coherence tomography in the rabbit subglottis. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Jun;131(6):499-504.
D Finley, B Lugo, J Ridgway, W Teng, D Imagawa. Fatal Variceal Rupture After Sildenafil Use: Report of a case. Curr Surg. 2005 Jan-Feb;62(1):55-6.
D Reinhart, J Ridgway, C Chandler. Xenopus laevis fertilization: Analysis of Sperm Motility in Egg Jelly Using Video Light Microscopy. Zygote. 6:173-182, May 1998.
Book Reviews
Ridgway JM, Larrabee WF Jr., Review of Brow and Upper Eyelid Surgery. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2013 Dec 12.
J Lee, J Ridgway. Facial Aesthetics: Concepts & Clinical Diagnosis by Farhad Naini. September 2012.
J Ridgway. Rhinoplasty: Cases and Techniques by Michael S. Godin, MD. June 2012.
J Ridgway. Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation by Guy Massery, MD, et. al. January 2012.
J Ridgway. Color Atlas of Oculoplastic Surgery by David T. Tse, MD. October 2011.
J Ridgway. Neck Rejuvenation by Richard D. Gentile, MD. August 2011.
J Ridgway. Head & Neck Reconstruction: A Defect-Oriented Approach by Mark L. Urkin, MD. November 2010.
Podium Presentations
J Ridgway. Modulation of Facial Volume. Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2017.
J Ridgway. Optimizing Your Functional Rhinoplasty. Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2015.
J Ridgway. Shortening the long nose. Portland Rhinoplasty Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. August 2014.
J Ridgway. Pearls for Blemishes, Beauty & the Bottom Line: Neuromodulation and Chemical Resurfacing. Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2014.
J Ridgway. Facial Analysis and Approach to the Facial Plastic Consult. Lesley Watson ISIS Surgical Course. University of Washington. November 2013.
J Ridgway. Ultrasonic Skin Tightening – Is it for real? Portland Aging Face Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. August 2013.
J Ridgway. Anatomy and Esthetics of the Lower Face & Neck. Portland Aging Face Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. August 2013.
J Ridgway. Facial Fillers – Pearls and Pitfalls. Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2013.
J Ridgway. Lip Reconstruction: Concept and Techniques. Lesley Watson ISIS Surgical Course. University of Washington. November 2012.
J Ridgway, Analysis of C-Ring dynamic: Implications of lower lateral cartilage treatment. XXI Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo- Facial Surgery, Dubrovnik, Croatia. September 2012.
J Ridgway, Tongue-In-Groove and Caudal Extension Graft Techniques for Nasal Tip Control. XXI Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo- Facial Surgery, Dubrovnik, Croatia. September 2012.
J Ridgway, Brow lifting techniques: The Ideal Brow. XXI Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo- Facial Surgery, Dubrovnik, Croatia. September 2012.
J Ridgway, Injectable in Facial Restoration: Personal Perspectives. Otolaryngology Updates, University of California Irvine. February 2012.
J Ridgway. Ultrasonic Skin Tightening. 2011 Portland Aging Face Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. July 2011.
J Ridgway. Anatomy and Esthetics of the Lower Face & Neck. 2011 Portland Aging Face Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. July 2011.
J Ridgway. Anti-Aging: How to Live Longer, Maintain Energy and Manage Life’s Stressors. Panel Discussion. UBS Conference Center. May 2011.
J Ridgway. Brow Lift: Concept and Technique.2010 Lesley Watson ISIS Surgical Course. University of Washington. November 2010.
J Ridgway. Challenging Facial Reconstruction. Inaugural ENT Exploratorium and Study Group. Seattle Science Foundation. October 2010.
J Ridgway. Aesthetic Therapies for Facial Rejuvenation. 33rd Annual National Conference: Advanced Practice in Primary and Acute Care. October 2010.
J Ridgway, D Parikh, B Wong, N. Ge. Keloid Banding Using a Suture Ligature: A Novel Technique and Review of Literature. Triologic Western Section Meeting, February 2008.
J Ridgway, M Deaver, N Lowe, B Wong. Hyaluronic acid injectable complications: case report, review of literature and guidelines for safe management. AAFPRS Fall Meeting, September 2007.
J Ridgway, J Su, R Wright, D Kim, A Sepehr, R Barretto, G Ahuja, S Guo, J Perez, J Sills, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Newborn Airway. COSM – ABEA, April 2007.
J Ridgway, A Salibian, A Zemek, B Wong. Cartilage Reshaping Using the 1450nm Smoothbeam Diode Laser with Cryogen Spray Cooling. 27th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, April 2007.
J Ridgway, G Ahuja, S Guo, J Su, U Mahmood, Z Chen, B Wong. Imaging of the Pediatric Airway Using Optical Coherence Tomography. Combined Triologic Sections Meeting, February 2007.
J Ridgway, W Armstrong, D Vokes, S Guo, J Su, J Perez, R Jackson, M Gu, R Crumley, T Shibuya, U Mahmood, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Head and Neck – Current Clinical Investigations and Instrumentation. Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Conference, November 2006.
J Ridgway, G Ahuja, D Vokes, S Guo, J Perez, J Su, W Armstrong, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract. Western Regional American Federation for Medical Research, February 2006.
J Ridgway, W Armstrong, D Vokes, S Guo, J Perez, R Jackson, M Gu, J Su, R Crumley, T Shibuya, U Mahmood, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography of Laryngeal Cancer. Triologic Middle – Western Section Meeting, February 2006.
J Ridgway, S Guo, R Jackson, J Su, D Vokes, J Perez, U Mahmood, A Kohli, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical coherence tomography of the oral cavity and oropharynx: a 64 patient review. SPIE, January 2006
J Ridgway. Optical Coherence Tomography of the Head and Neck – A 142 patient experience. University of California, Irvine Sixth Annual Clinical Research Symposium, June 2005.
J Ridgway, R Jackson, S Guo, U Mahmood, J Su, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, M Gu, Z Chen, B Wong. In Vivo Optical Coherence Tomography of the Human Oral Cavity and Oropharynx. COSM – AHNS, May 2005.
J Ridgway, A Karam, M Chao, P Parikh, R Crumley, B Wong, T Kelley, T Shibuya. Percutaneous Reduction of Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures: A Review of Operative Technique and Experience in 15 Patients. AAFPRS, May 2005.
J Ridgway, U Mahmood, R Jackson, S Guo, J Su, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography and Image Analysis of the Oropharynx. Western Regional American Federation for Medical Research, February 2005.
J Ridgway, U Mahmood, R Jackson, S Guo, J Su, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. In vivo analysis of the pediatric upper aero-digestive tract using optical coherence tomography. SPIE, January 2005.
J Ridgway, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. In Vivo Optical Coherence Tomography of the Aero-digestive Tract. LAMMP, November 2004.
Poster Presentations
J Ridgway, R Wright, P Holden, W Armstrong, A Lee, F Camilon, B Wong. Lemierre’s Syndrome: A Pediatric Case Series and Review of Literature. COSM – ASPO, April 2007.
J Ridgway, P Parikh, A Karam, F Camilon, R Barretto, G Ahuja. Management of Fetal Airway Obstruction Utilizing the Ex-utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Procedure: An Otolaryngologic Perspective. COSM – ABEA, April 2007.
J Ridgway, S Guo, D Vokes, J Perez, R Jackson, M Gu, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography and In vivo Analysis of Cancer and Mucosal Diseases of the Aerodigestive Tract – A 150 Patient Review. TRDRP Conference, October 2005.
B Wong, S Guo, U Mahmood, J Ridgway, R Jackson, M Gu, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen. Optical Coherence Tomography of Cancer and Mucosal Diseases of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract – A 120 Patient Experience. FAMRI, August 2005.
M Chao, C Sun, J Ridgway, A Karam, N Pham, B Wong. Treatment of Keloids in a Tissue Engineered Fibroblast- Keratinocyte Co- Culture System Using Photodynamic Therapy. AAFPRS, September 2005.
J Ridgway, M Kaiser, N Ge, W Armstrong, T Kelley, T Shibuya, B Wong. Parotidectomy and Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) Interposition: A Five Year Review of Operative Technique and Frey’s Syndrome Incidence. AAFPRS, September 2005.
J Ridgway, M Chao, J Singh, G Ahuja. Neonatal Suppurative Sialadenitis. ASPO, May 2005.
D Vokes, J Perez, S Guo, R Jackson, J Ridgway, R Crumley, W Armstrong, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography Enhanced Microlaryngoscopy. American Laryngologic Association, May 2005.
J Ridgway, U Mahmood, R Jackson, S Guo, J Su, W Armstrong, T Shibuya, R Crumley, Z Chen, B Wong. Optical Coherence Tomography and Image Analysis of the Aerodigestive Tract. ARO, February 2005.
Journal Review
- JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery
- Lasers in Medical Science
- Head and Neck
- Journal of Biomedical Optics
- International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology
- World Journal of Otolaryngology
- Yonsei Medical Journal
Research support
National Institutes of Health: #P41-RR01192:
Laser Microbeam and Medicine Biotechnology Resource (LAMMP):
The Use of Lasers and Optics in Biology and Medicine, Collaborator.
American Medical Association Research Foundation:
Optical Coherence Tomography of the Pediatric Airway, Collaborator.
Visual Arts
Medical Illustration
- Anatomy for Blepharoplasty and Brow-lift. Facial Plast Surg. 2010 Aug;26(3):177-85.
- Otolaryngology Updates: 37th Annual Course in Clinical Otolaryngology
- Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Rhinoplasty Course; University of California, Irvine
- Otolaryngology Clinical Update & Research Symposium; University of California, Irvine
- Book Chapter. Current Therapies in Pain. Botox Treatment in Myofascial Pain. H Smith.
Graphic Design
Zona Studio Production House, North Hollywood, CA, 2005 – 2008
Art Exhibitions
Planet Earth Gallery, Phoenix, AZ, 1997
Harry Wood Gallery, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 1996
Civil Contributions
Global Surgical Outreach, Board of Directors
FACE TO FACE
Western Student Medical Research Forum & Residents Forum, Vice-Chair
Western Student Medical Research Forum & Residents Forum, UCI Resident Representative
Team Works/ Junior League of Los Angeles, CA, Disadvantaged youth mentoring
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
- International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
- Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics Society
Educational Courses
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Las Vegas. January 2015.
- Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2015.
- Portland Rhinoplasty Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. August 2014.
- Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2014.
- University of Washington. Lesley Watson ISIS Surgical Course. November 2013.
- Portland Aging Face Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. August 2013.
- Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, Winter Conference. January 2013.
- University of Washington. Lesley Watson ISIS Surgical Course. November 2012.
- University of California, Irvine. Injectable Filler & Neuromodulator Course. February 2012.
- Portland Aging Face Course. Oregon Health Sciences University. July 2011.
- Rejuvenation of the Aging Face, San Diego, January 2011.
- University of Washington. Lesley Watson ISIS Surgical Course. November 2010.
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Fall Meeting, August 2010.
- The Portland Rhinoplasty Course, July 2010.
- Stanford Facial Plastic Surgery Course, October 2009.
- Advances in Cosmetic Therapy (ACT): A Focus on BoNT-A, August 2009.
- AO North America Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction Course, November 2008.
- Loma Linda University: 3rd Annual Skull Base Course, October 2008.
- Clinical Training Workshop: Acclarent’s Relieva Luma Sinus Illumination System, January 2008.
- Anspach: Approaches to the Skull Base Course, November 2007.
- Lumenis: Management of Laryngeal and Tracheal Disease Using Lasers, January 2007.
- University of California, Irvine: Rhinoplasty Course, June 2006.
- Loma Linda University: Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology Skull Base Course, October 2006.
- University of California, Irvine: Advanced Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base and Paranasal Sinuses, June 2006.
- Clinical Training Workshop: Vocal Fold Augmentation using Radiesse & Radiesse Voice Gel, November 2005.
- Loma Linda University: State of the Art Concepts in Laryngeal Conservation Surgery, November 2005.