Physicians

Eric Charles ANdrist, M.D.



Education
2001 – 2005
    University of Louisville
    Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
    Resident
2000 - 2001
    University of Louisville
    Department of Surgery
    Surgical Internship
1996 - 2000
    Tulane University School of Medicine
    M.D.
1992 - 1996
    University of Georgia
    B.S., Chemistry with minor in Biology, magna cum laude
Research
Summer, 1997
    Summer Research Fellow
    Samuel B. Lehrer, PhD, Tulane University School of Medicine. Conducted cross-reactivity testing among inhaled and ingested, phylogenetically related allergens.
1994 - 1995
    Research Assistant
    Jonathan Amster, PhD, University of Georgia. Used High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Electrospray Mass Spectrometry, and Capillary Zone Electrophoresis for separation and characterization of various digested proteins and peptides.
Publications
E.Andrist, G. Wesley, A. Nissen, J. Bumpous. “An Otolaryngology Standardized Patient.” Presented as an Oral Presentation at COSM, National Meeting of Triological Society, April 2004 E. Andrist, J. Goldman, D. Van Himbergen, J. Bumpous. “Complications of Tonsillectomy as a Function of Body Mass Index (BMI).” Presented as Poster at the Southern Section of the Triological Society, January 2003

J. Smullen, E. Andrist, G. Gianoli. “Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence: A New Cause of Vertigo.” Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society, Volume 151, Number 8, Page 397-400

E. Andrist, S. Lehrer, G. Reese, T. Carle, C. Lerover, L. Parfetti, A. Cartier. “Arthropod Allergens: Cross-reactivity Between Lepidoptera (Ephestia kuehniella) and Shrimp (Penaeus aztecus).” (Abstract). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1998, Volume 101, Number 1, Page S91

E. Andrist , S. Lehrer, G. Reese, T. Carle, A. Cartier. “Cross-reactivity of Arthropod Allergens.” (Abstract). Journal of Investigative Medicine, January 1998, Volume 46, Number 1, Page 49A
Honors and Awards
2005 Honorable Kentucky Colonel – given by the Governor of the state of Kentucky for service to the state of Kentucky
2005 Cohen Award – from Division of Otolaryngology at the University of Louisville for compassionate patient care and service

2002 Resident Research Award – from Division of Otolaryngology at the University of Louisville

1997 Summer Fellowship Grant - American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

1996 Phi Beta Kappa   1995 - 1996 Golden Key National Honor Society

1995 - 1996
Alpha Epsilon Delta - Pre-Medical Honor Society 1992 - 1996 Alumni Scholarship. University of Georgia.Half tuition merit scholarship
Extacurricular
2000 - Present Professional Memberships. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

1996 - 1997 Brantley Center. Administered and evaluated tuberculin skin tests at a homeless shelter.

1995 Athens Regional Medical Center, Physicians Imaging Center. Volunteer. Mainly clerical work including ordering lab tests and filing films. Some patient contact involved with giving dyes, ect. for various exploratory procedures.

1992 - 1996 Lowe’s Home Improvement Center. Lawn & Garden and Chemical Specialist