Alexander M. Gorup, M.D.
Dr. Alexander M. Gorup received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Columbia University and his Doctorate of Medicine from the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his Surgical and Otolaryngology residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident during his final year. He has held several academic appointments, including Clinical Instructor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, and Adjunct Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences. Dr. Gorup is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He currently sees patients at the Boca Raton Sinus & Allergy Center, and also maintains privileges at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
Dr. Gorup is married to his wife Melissa and has two children. He enjoys travel, youth sports, tennis, fishing and aviation.
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology, Board Certified Diplomate
Education
University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship (1998 – 1999)
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Chief Resident (1997 – 1998)
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Resident (1994 – 1998)
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
Department of Surgery
Resident (1993 – 1994)
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York
Department of Surgery
Internship (1992 – 1993)
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (1988 – 1992)
Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, New York
Bachelor of Arts Major: Biology (1984 – 1988)
Honors & Awards
Recipient Journal & Courier’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Award – Top Cosmetic Surgeon
America’s Top Physicians 2003, 2004-2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
America’s Top Plastic Surgeons 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
America’s Top Surgeons 2009, 2010, 2011
Recipient of the King’s Crown Award, Columbia University, May 1988
AMA Physician’s Recognition Award
Current Staff Appointments
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Purdue University College of Health & Human Sciences
Publications
Bollinger K, Gorup A, Vigna G, Lee S, Shin D, Ely S, Cohen I.”Health Care for the Homeless: A Public Concern.” Journal
Gorup AM and Close LC. “Principles of Surgical Management.” In: Close LG, Larson DL, Shah JP (eds): Essentials of Head
Presentations
Ho PT, Gorup AM, Keen MS. “The Role of Botulinum Toxin A in the Long-Term Prevention of Facial Wrinkles: A Preliminary Observational Report” Poster presentation at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, September 1997.
Gorup AM, Minkes RK, Cheng S, Higuera TR, Osie S, Murphy WA, Coy DH and Kadowitz PJ. “Comparative Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Response to Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP) and Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP) in the Anesthetized Cat” Presented at the Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology Annual Convention, Anaheim, California, April 1992.
Cheng S, Minkes RK, Gorup AM, Steinwald PM, Murphy WA, Coy DH, Akers DL, Kadowitz PJ, and McNamara DB. “Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP) On Isolated Large Arteries” Poster presentation at the Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology Annual Convention, Anaheim, California, April 1992.
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
American Medical Association
Florida Society of Otolaryngology
Florida Society of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Network of Florida Otolaryngologists