Sharline Zacur Aboutanos, MD, FAAP, FACS – CV

Honors & Rewards: Undergraduate

• 1994-1997: Dean’s, Provost’s, and President’s Lists
• 1997: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• 1997: Golden Key National Honor Society
• 1997: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
• 1997: Medical Scholars Program: An accelerated medical school entrance program, which accepts students after three years of undergraduate study (7-year program).
• 1996: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Pre-Medical Honor Society
• 1994: Henry Stanford Tuition Scholarship. Based on academic merit.
• 1994: Florida Undergraduate Scholarship. Based on academic merit.
• 1994: Alpha Lambda Delta, Freshman Honor Society

Postgraduate (PGY Training)

 2002 (PGY-1)

• Intern of the Year Award
• Jedi Knight Award: Distinguished service award from the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

2004 (PGY-3)

• First Prize for Poster Presentation: VCU Health Systems Resident Research Day
• First Prize for Oral Basic Science Presentation: VCU Health Systems Department of Surgery Research Day

2005 (PGY-4)

• Lazar Greenfield Award: Humera Surgical Society Resident Research Award

2006 (PGY-6)

• Third Prize Virginia Committee on Trauma Paper Presentation

2009 (PGY-8)

• Virginia American College of Surgery Humanitarian Resident Travel Grant
• Dawson Theogaraj Award: Distinguished Plastic Surgery Resident Award

Surgical Practice

• 2026: Top Docs Super Star in Richmond Magazine
• 2025: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery and Plastic/Reconstructive in Richmond Magazine
  Virginia’s Top Doctors in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Virginia Business Magazine
• 2024: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery and Pediatric Surgical Specialty in Richmond Magazine
  Virginia’s Top Doctors in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Virginia Business Magazine
• 2023: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery and Pediatric Surgical Specialty in Richmond Magazine
• 2022: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery in Richmond Magazine
• 2021: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery in Richmond Magazine
• 2020: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery in Richmond Magazine
• 2019: Top Doc for Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery in Richmond Magazine
• 2014: Voted Best Plastic Surgeon in Henrico by Readers of the Henrico Citizen Newspaper

Publications

• 2024: White B, Berry EJ, Unkel JH, Aboutanos SZ. A newborn with an oral mass on maxillary alveolar ridge: A case report. Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry 2024:5(3):158-163.
• 2018: Alexander CI, Unkel JH, Aboutanos SZ. Oral and cutaneous manifestations of congenital epidermal nevus syndrome: a review and case presentation. Manuscript submitted for publication.
• 2018: Aboutanos SZ, McAndrew K, Unkel J, Wornom IL. Pontine tegmental cap dysplasia and challenges in facial reconstructive surgery. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2018 Jan:55(1)127-131.
• 2012: Aboutanos SZ, Spinos E, Blanchet NP. Angiographic delay, a viable alternative to surgical delay. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2012 Jun;68(6):562-7.
• 2010: Aboutanos SZ, Morales L. Sagittal synostosis – “Accordion” technique and outcomes.
• 2010: Aboutanos SZ, Morales L. Complicated management of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia of the craniofacial skeleton in a patient with Marfan’s syndrome: An unusual presentation.
• 2010: Aboutanos SZ, Morales L. Palatal adhesion- An adjunct to cleft palate repair.
• 2010: Aboutanos SZ, Yamashiro D, Taylor H and Morales L. Two-stage palate repairs- Long term results.
• 2008: Aboutanos MB, Aboutanos SZ, Dompkowski D, Duane TD, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Significance of motor vehicle crashes and pelvic injury on fetal mortality: A five-year institutional review. Journal of Trauma 2008,65(3):616-620.
• 2007: Pozez AL, Aboutanos SZ, Lucas VS. Diagnosis and treatment of uncommon wounds. Clinics of Plastic Surgery 2007, 34(4)749-764.
• 2007: Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Dompkowski D, Duane TD, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Predictors of fetal outcome in pregnant trauma patients: A five-year institutional review. The American Surgeon 2007, 73(8):824-7.
• 2007: Aboutanos MB, Rodas E, Aboutanos SZ, Mora FE, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Trauma education and care in the jungles of Ecuador: Where there is no Advanced Trauma Life Support. Journal of Trauma 2007, 62(3)714-719.
• 2007: Aboutanos MB, Mora FE, Wolfe L, Anderson C, Denwiddie M, Sahhar I, Rodas EB, Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, and Ivatury RR. Telemedicine Applications and Rural Trauma System Development in Latin America: Ecuador’s Experience. Journal of eHealth Technology and Application. 2007, 5(3):236-239.
• 2006: Aboutanos SZ, Duane TD, Malhotra AK, Borchers CT, Wakefield TA, Wolfe LG, Aboutanos MB, Ivatury RR. Prospective evaluation of an extubation protocol in a trauma intensive care unit population. The American Surgeon 2006, 72 (5): 393-396.
• 2005: Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Malhotra AK, Duane TM, Ivatury RR. Management of a pregnant patient with an open abdomen. Journal of Trauma 2005, 59 (5): 1052-6.
• 2004: Chin CS, Miller CH, Graham L, Parviz M, Zacur S, Patel B, Duong A, Bear H. Bryostatin 1/ionomycin (B/I) ex vivo stimulation preferentially activates L-selectinlow tumor-sensitized lymphocytes. International Immunology 2004, 16(9): 1283-1294.
• 2000: Whinney RR, Cohn SM, Zacur S. Fluid resuscitation for trauma patients in the 21st century. Current Opinion of Critical Care 2000, 6: 395-400.

Presentations

• 2025: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Palm Springs, California, “ Advantages of a Community-Based, Family-Centered Cleft and Craniofacial Team: Rethinking the Model,” Aboutanos SZ.
• 2016: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Atlanta, Georgia, “The Use of A Novel Electronic Medical Record To Facilitate A Community-Based, Multi-Disciplinary Cleft Team Approach,” Aboutanos SZ, Iuorno F, Shait L, Wornom IL.
• 2015: Poster Presentation, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Washington, D.C., “Dental Intervention to Promote Lip Repair in a Patient with Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia: A Multidisciplinary Approach,” Simon EP, Unkel JH, Aboutanos SZ.
• 2013: Poster Presentation, 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, FL, “Guidelines for Positioning Patients with Campomelic Dysplasia and Pierre Robin Sequence,” Aboutanos SZ and Wornom IL.
• 2011: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, San Juan, PR, “Bilateral Lambdoid and Sagittal Synostosis, A Rare Entity: Surgical Plan and Technique,” Aboutanos SZ, Kirby EJ, Morales L.
• 2011: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, San Juan, PR, “Surgical Approach to the High-Arched Palate in Syndromic Patients,” Kirby EJ, Aboutanos SZ, Morales L.
• 2010: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Ft. Worth, TX, “Sagittal Synostosis-“Accordion” Technique and Outcomes,” Aboutanos SZ, Morales L.
• 2010: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Ft. Worth, TX, “Palatal Adhesion- An Adjunct Approach to Cleft Palate Repair,” Aboutanos SZ, Morales L.
• 2010: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Ft. Worth, TX, “Two-Stage Cleft Palate Repairs- Long Term Results,” Aboutanos SZ, Chapman K, Taylor H, Morales L.
• 2010: Oral Presentation, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Ft. Worth, TX, “Complicated Management of Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia of the Craniofacial Skeleton in a Patient with Marfan’s Syndrome: An Unusual Presentation. Aboutanos SZ, Morales L.
• 2010: Poster Presentation, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, “Disaster Preparedness: Addressing a Residency Training Gap,” Aboutanos MB, Klaff J, Aboutanos SZ, Whelan J, Mayglothling J, Wolfe LG, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2010: Oral Presentation, 5th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, San Antonio, TX, “The Inclusion of Medical Students in Disaster Preparedness,” Newton D, Aboutanos MB, Klaff J, Aboutanos SZ, Wolfe LG, Ivatury RR.
• 2009: Oral Presentation, Virginia Surgical Society, Virginia Beach, VA, “Disaster Preparedness for General Surgical Residents- Still A Long Way To Go,” Klaff J, Aboutanos MB, Aboutanos SZ, Wolfe LG, Ivatury RR.
• 2009: Oral Presentation, Senior Resident Conference, Austin, TX, “Three-Dimensional Malar Fat Pad Elevation: A Simple and Safe Approach for Midface Rejuvenation,” Aboutanos SZ, Rowe DS.
• 2007: Poster Presentation, 66th Annual meeting of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Las Vegas, NV, “Significance Of Motor Vehicle Crashes And Pelvic Injury On Fetal Mortality: A 5 Year Institutional Review,” Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, DuaneTM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2007: Poster Presentation, American Telemedicine Association, Nashville, TN, “Telemedicine Application and Trauma System Development in Latin America,” Aboutanos MB, Mora F, Duong D, Wolf L, Anderson C, Denwiddie M, Sahhar I, Rodas E, Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2007: Oral Presentation, Med-e-Tel 2007 Annual Summit, Luxembourg, “Inexpensive Telemedicine Applications and Trauma System Development in Latin America: Ecuador’s Experience,” Aboutanos MB, Mora F, Duong D, Wolf L, Anderson C, Denwiddie M, Sahhar I, Rodas EB, Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2007: Oral Presentation, Southeastern Surgical Congress, Savannah, GA, “Predictive Measures of Fetal Outcome: A 5 Year Institutional Review,” Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Dompkowiski D, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2006: Oral Presentation, Virginia Chapter Committee on Trauma, Norfolk, VA, “Multi-Dimensional Protocols: How a Team Approach to Patient Care Can Influence Outcomes in a Trauma ICU,” Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Wolfe LG, Brown H, Aboutanos MB, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR. Awarded Third Prize
• 2006: Oral Presentation, Western Trauma Association, Big Sky, MT, “Trauma Care in the Jungle of Ecuador: Where there is no ATLS,” Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Rodas EB, Mora F, Wolfe LG, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2006: Poster Presentation, Society of Critical Care Medicine, San Francisco, CA, “Rapid Shallow Breathing Index in a Trauma ICU Population,” Duane TM, Aboutanos SZ, Borchers CT, Wakefield T, Wolfe LG, Aboutanos MB, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2005: Oral Presentation, Virginia Chapter Committee on Trauma, UVA, Charlottesville, VA, “Rapid Shallow Breathing Index in a Trauma ICU Population,” Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Borchers CT, Wakefield T, Wolfe LG, Aboutanos MB, Malhotra AK, Ivatury RR.
• 2005: Oral Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, VCU Health Systems, “Recombinant Duck Hepatitis Core Protein as a Vehicle for Immunizing Tumor Antigen-Specific T Cells,” Aboutanos SZ.
• 2005: Oral Presentation, Humera Surgical Society, Richmond, VA; “Prospective Evaluation of an Extubation Protocol in a Trauma ICU Population,” Aboutanos SZ. Awarded Lazar Greenfield Award.
• 2005: Poster Presentation, Odyssey on Critical Care, Richmond, VA; “Prospective Evaluation of an Extubation Protocol in a Trauma ICU Population,” Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Wakefield T, Wolfe L, Aboutanos MB, Ivatury R.
• 2005: Poster Presentation, 4th Annual Medical-Surgical Nursing Conference: Emerging Trends in Adult Health Care, Richmond, VA; “Prospective Evaluation of an Extubation Protocol in a Trauma ICU Population,” Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Wakefield T, Wolfe L, Aboutanos MB, Ivatury R.
• 2005: Oral Presentation, Western Trauma Association, Jackson Hole, WY; “Management of a Pregnant Patient with an Open Abdomen: A Case Report,” Aboutanos SZ, Aboutanos MB, Malhotra AK, Duane TM, Ivatury R.
• 2004: Poster Presentation, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), Maui, Hawaii; “Prospective Evaluation of an Extubation Protocol in a Trauma ICU Population,” Aboutanos SZ, Duane TM, Malhotra AK, Wakefield T, Wolfe L, Aboutanos MB, Ivatury R.
• 2004: Poster Presentation, 1st Annual Resident Research Day, VCU Health Systems, “Duck Hepatitis Core Antigen Cross-Presents, Activates and Matures Dendritic Cells,” Zacur S, Miller C, Graham L, Dawson J, Coleman T, and Bear H. Awarded 1st Prize
• 2004: Oral Presentation, 1st Annual Resident Research Day, VCU Health Systems, “Prospective Evaluation of an Extubation Protocol in a Trauma ICU Population,” Zacur S.
• 2004: Oral Presentation, Department of Surgery Research Day, VCU Health Systems, “Duck Hepatitis Core Antigen Cross-Presents Tumor Antigen, Activates and Matures Dendritic Cells,” Zacur S. Awarded 1st Prize
• 2003: Poster Presentation, 56th Annual Symposium on Fundamental Cancer Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, “Duck Hepatitis Core Antigen is Effective as a Tumor-antigen-presenting Platform,” Miller C, Parviz M, Graham L, Zacur S, Dawson J, Coleman T, and Bear H.
• 2003: Poster Presentation, 56th Annual Symposium on Fundamental Cancer Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, “In vivo Trafficking of Adoptively Transferred Tumor Draining Lymphocytes Activated ex vivo by Bryostatin and Ionomycin,” Miller C, Graham L, Zacur S, Duong A, and Bear H.
• 2003: Oral Presentation, Virginia Chapter Committee on Trauma, Medical College of Virginia, “Prospective Evaluation of an Extubation Protocol in a Trauma ICU Population,” Zacur S, Duane T, Wakefield T, Wolfe L, Aboutanos M, Malhotra A, Ivatury R.
• 2001: Poster Presentation, 2001 Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum, University of Miami School of Medicine, “A Review of Trauma Scoring Systems,” Zacur S.

Invited Presentations

• 2019: “Postoperative Care of the Plastic Surgery Pediatric Patient.” St. Mary’s Pediatric Nursing Education Day. Richmond, VA; October 24, 2019.
• 2019: “Care of the Child with Cleft Lip and Palate.” St. Mary’s Pediatric Roundtable Talk. Richmond, VA; September 2019.
• 2018: “Ear Reconstruction and Reshaping.” St. Mary’s Pediatric Roundtable Talk. Richmond, VA; October 2018.
• 2018: “Consensus Session: Need for the ER Physicians in Latin America To Step Up and Manage Trauma.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Cartagena, Colombia; August 2018.
• 2018: Judge of the Resident Poster Session. PanAmerican Trauma Association Meeting. Cartagena, Colombia; August 2018.
• 2017: “Craniofacial Trauma and Reconstruction.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Mexico City, Mexico; November 2017.
• 2017: Judge of the Resident Poster Session. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Mexico City, Mexico; November 2017.
• 2017: “The Doctors Are In.” Children’s Craniofacial Association 27th Annual Family Retreat. Reston, VA; June 2017.
• 2017: “Common Secondary Diagnosis/Handling Co-Morbidities.” Children’s Craniofacial Association 27th Annual Family Retreat. Reston, VA; June 2017.
• 2017: “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Richmond Chapter AORN. Richmond, VA; April, 2017.
• 2016: Judge of the Resident Poster Session. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Maceio, Brazil; November 2016.
• 2016: Moderator: Damage Control. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Maceio, Brazil; November 2016.
• 2016: “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Pediatric Dental Associates. Richmond, VA; February 2016.
• 2015: “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Universidad de Aquina Bolivia (UDABOL); La Paz, Bolivia; November 2015.
• 2015: “Trauma and Pregnancy.” 18th Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Santa Cruz, Bolivia; November 2015.
• 2015: “Craniofacial Trauma in Children.” 18th Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Santa Cruz, Bolivia; November 2015.
• 2014: Judge of the Resident Poster Session. Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Panama City, Panama; November 2014.
• 2014: “Craniofacial Trauma in Children.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Panama City, Panama; November 2014.
• 2014: “Trauma and Pregnancy.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Panama City, Panama; November 2014.
• 2014: “Pediatric Plastic Surgery: From Head to Toe.” Bon Secours Pediatric Nursing Symposium. Richmond, VA; May 6, 2014.
• 2014: “Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery.” Support Your Girls. Bon Secours Cancer Institute. Richmond, VA; May 1, 2014.
• 2014: “Abnormal Head Shapes in the Pediatric Population.” Pediatric Dental Associates. Richmond, VA; February 2014.
• 2013: “Craniofacial Trauma in Children.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Chilean and International Surgical Congress. Santiago, Chile; November 2013.
• 2013: “Trauma and Pregnancy.” Panamerican Trauma Association Meeting. Chilean and International Surgical Congress. Santiago, Chile; November 2013.
• 2011: “Abnormal Head Shapes in the Pediatric Population.” St. Mary’s Hospital Pediatric Roundtable Talk. Richmond, VA; November 2011.
• 2010: “Management of Craniofacial Clefts.” University of Utah Speech Pathology Department. Salt Lake City, UT; February 2010.
• 2010: “Sagittal Synostosis: Surgical Approach and Outcomes.” Utah Facial Surgery Meeting. Park City, UT, February 2010.
• 2008: “The Pregnant Trauma Patient.” 9th Annual VCU Health Systems Trauma Symposium. Richmond, VA, March 2008.

Extracurricular

Undergraduate

• 1995-1996: Alpha Epsilon Delta: Treasurer.
• 1995-1996: Food for Thought: President. Organized the collection and distribution of leftover restaurant food to Miami homeless shelters.
• 1995: University of Miami Student Government: Sophomore Representative.

Medical School

• 2001: Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum (ESRF): Co-Director. Organized a research forum held at the University of Miami School of Medicine, for which over 100 medical and graduate students from the Eastern Atlantic region presented their research on clinical and basic sciences.
• 1999-2001: Class of 2001 Vice-President. Arranged monthly class social events, and compiled an externship database.
• 1999: Florida Keys Health Fair: Co-Chair. Organized complete health care screening exams for over 700 underserved residents of the Florida Keys.
• 1999: Dean’s Cup Soccer and Football Teams. Participated in annual sports competitions between the medical and law schools.
• 1999: Student Government Convention: Prize Committee
• 1999: Students Teaching AIDS to Students (STATS)
• 1999: Tobacco Awareness Teaching

Post-Graduate

• 2014-present: Reviewer for Panamerican Journal of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency Surgery
• 2012-2021: Member of World Pediatric Project volunteering in Honduras and Dominican Republic
• 2011-present: Member and Medical Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Team at St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA
• 2011-present: Wound care and hyperbaric trained and certified
• 2005-2015: Instructor, International Trauma System Development Program (ITSDP)
• 2006-2008: Reviewer for Respiration, International Journal of Thoracic Medicine
• 2005-2010: Co-Chairperson Operation Helping Hands (OHH)
• 2004-2014: American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor

Memberships

• 2025-present: Active Member, Richmond Pediatric Society
• 2015-present: Active Member, Panamerican Trauma Society Member
• 2014-present: Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
• 2013-present: Active Member, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• 2011-present: Active Member, Virginia Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
• 2011-present: Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• 2008-present: Active Member, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association