The Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Surgery
Department of Surgery

Faculty Biography

Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery


Eric S. Marques, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

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EDUCATION

UNDERGRADUATE

BA in Biological Sciences, 1989
Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, New York
1985-1989

GRADUATE

Doctorate of Medicine
University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
1990-1994

POSTGRADUATE

Internship, General Surgery
Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Livingston, New Jersey
1994-1995

Resident, General Surgery
Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Livingston, New Jersey
1995-1999

Resident, Plastic Surgery
The University of Texas Medical School-Houston, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Houston, Texas
1999-2001

Fellow, Hand and Microsurgery
Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery – Section of Plastic Surgery, New Haven, Connecticut
2001-2002

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Assistant Professor of Surgery
The University of Texas Medical School – Houston
Department of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2002-Present

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

Memorial Hermann Hospital
6411 Fannin
Houston, Texas 77030

Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
5656 Kelley
Houston, Texas 77026

LICENSURE

Texas – L5035
DEA; Texas DPS

CERTIFICATION

American Board of Plastic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in the
Subspecialty of Surgery of the Hand #591
August 4, 2007

American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board Certified, Plastic Surgery #6589
November 15, 2003

American Board of Surgery
Board Certified, General Surgery #45362
June 7, 2000

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery –
Candidate
Association for Academic Surgeons
Association for Surgical Education – Surgical Education
Research Fellowship (2004)
Harris County Medical Society
Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
South Texas Chapter – American College of Surgeons
Texas Medical Association
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons

HONORS AND AWARDS

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Department of Surgery
Francis C. Nance Award, 1999

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Department of Surgery
Achievement Award for Highest Score on the American
Board of Surgery In-Training Examination, 1998

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Department of Surgery Achievement Award for Second Highest Score on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination, 1997

Certificate of Recognition from Dean of New Jersey Medical School for conducting outstanding research project during summer research elective, 1991

COMMITTEES

SERVICE ON UT MED SCHOOL/ UTHSC-H COMMITTEES:

Admissions Committee Applicant Interviewer
Medical School, 2002 - 2008

Faculty Compensation Committee
UTHSC-Houston
August 2007 – Present

SERVICE ON HOSPITAL COMMITTEES:

Surgery Service Committee
Memorial Hermann Hospital
2002-Present

Medical Staff Affairs Committee
Memorial Hermann Hospital
2007-2008

Transfer Center Committee
Memorial Hermann Hospital
April 2007 - Present

On-Call Committee
Memorial Hermann Hospital
April 2007 - Present

LBJ General Hospital Operating Room Committee
LBJ General Hospital
2004-Present

CURRENT TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinator, Surgery Suturing Skills Laboratory,
for Medical Students
Plastic Surgery Hand Conference
Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
Mock Orals, Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery Clinic – Residents and Students
Operating Room – 3rd Year Surgery Clerkship
Lecture

PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Marques E. Images for Surgeons – Ulnar Artery Thrombosis: Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome,
    Journal of the American College of Surgeons 206(1): 188, 2008.
  2. Marques E., Chen T.M. Developing a Microsurgery Program at a County Hospital: The Initial 4 Year
    Experience. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Abstract Supplement. 120(4): 115, 2007.
  3. Stephens N., Marques E., Livingston C. Anomalous Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Belly Presenting As a Mass Within the Palm. The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery 15:44, 2007.
  4. Marques E., Phillips P. Teleconsultation Utilizing a Digital Camera Phone for Plastic Surgery Hand
    Emergencies, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Abstract Supplement. 118(4) Supplement: 159, 2006.
  5. Fine BP, Marques ES, Hansen KA. Calcium Activated Sodium and Chloride Fluxes Modulate Platelet Volume: Role of Ca2+ Stores. American Journal of Physiology 267:C1435-C1441, 1994

PRESENTATIONS

  1. Marques E. Inservice Review: Hand Questions Plastic Surgery Hand Conference University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center December 13, 2007
  2. Chen T.M., Marques E. Developing a Microsurgery Program at a County Hospital: The Initial 4 Year
    Experience. Poster Session, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Baltimore, MD, October 25-31, 2007.
  3. Marques E., Chen T. M. Developing a Microsurgery Program at a County Hospital: The Initial 4 Year
    Experience. Abstract Presentation, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Bastrop, TX, September 30, 2007.
  4. Marques E. Inservice Question Review: Flexor Tendon Injuries. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference, University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, October 2, 2007.
  5. Marques E. Inservice Review: Hand Questions. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference, University of
    Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, September 6, 2007.
  6. Marques E. Inservice Question Review: Hand Infections. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference,
    University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, August 20, 2007.
  7. Marques E. Hand Anatomy and Exam- An Introduction for Plastic Surgery Residents. Plastic
    Surgery Hand Conference, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, July 12, 2007.
  8. Marques E. X-ray Rounds/Case Presentations: Microsurgical Thumb Reconstruction, Replantation,
    Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome, Volar PIP Joint Dislocation, Dupuytren’s Contracture, Parona’s Space Infection, Syndactyly. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, April 12, 2007.
  9. Marques E. Case Presentation: Microvascular Repair of the Femoral Artery in a 4 week old infant.
    Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Texas- Houston/Health Science Center, March 26, 2007.
  10. Marques E. Case Presentations: Microsurgical Repair Of High Median and Ulnar Nerve Transections, Felon, Poland Syndrome with Brachysyndactyly, Multiple Webspace Syndactyly. Plastic Surgery Conference, University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, December 14, 2006
  11. Marques E. Case Presentations: Free TRAM Reconstruction of the Breast, Total Nasal Reconstruction After Self-Inflicted Shotgun Blast. Plastic Surgery Conference, University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, October 30, 2006.
  12. Marques E., Phillips P. Teleconsultation Utilizing a Digital Camera Phone for Plastic Surgery Hand
    Emergencies. Post Session, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, October 6-11, 2006.
  13. Marques E. Case Presentations: Breast Reduction with Free Nipple Graft, Reconstruction of Complex Forearm Avulsion Injury, Zone II Flexor Tendon Injuries. Plastic Surgery Conference, University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, October 5, 2006.
  14. Marques E. Mock Orals: Near-Complete Amputation of The Thumb, Subungual Mass. Plastic Surgery Conference, University of Texas-Houston/Health Science Center, June 22, 2006.
  15. Marques E. X-ray Rounds/Case Presentations: Reconstruction of Blast Injury to the Thumb, Micro-
    vascular Reconstruction Following Ulnar Artery Thrombosis, Bennett’s Fracture, Thumb Replantation,
    2nd Toe Transfer for Thumb Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, May 5, 2006.
  16. Marques E., Melissinos E., Livingston C. Free Tissue Transfer in Multiple Extremity Trauma
    Abstract Presentation Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds The University of Texas-Houston Medical School November 21, 2005
  17. Marques E., Melissinos E., Livingston C. Free Tissue Transfer in Multiple Extremity Trauma
    Abstract Presentation Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons – 2005 Annual Meeting San Antonio, TX October 21-23, 2005
  18. Philips P., Marques E. Teleconsultation Utilizing a Digital Camera Phone for Plastic Surgery Hand
    Emergencies Abstract Presentation Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds The University of Texas-Houston Medical School September 19, 2005
  19. Livingston C, Marques E., Stephens N. Anomalous Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Muscle Belly Presenting as a Mass Within the Palm Poster Session American Society of Plastic Surgeons
    Philadelphia, PA October 10, 2004
  20. Marques E. Vascular Disorders of the Hand Continuing Education Rounds – Work Ready Rehabilitation Services/Houston, TX April 13, 2004
  21. Marques E. Introduction to Plastic Surgery 3rd Year Medical Student General Surgery Clerkship
    Lecture Series (presented every 2 months to Clerkship students) The University of Texas-Houston Medical School August 13, 2003 – present
  22. Marques E. Hand Anatomy and Exam – An Introduction For Plastic Surgery Residents Plastic Surgery Hand Conference The University of Texas-Houston Medical School July 29, 2003
  23. Marques E. Microvascular Reconstruction and Work- Related Injuries Continuing Education Rounds. Work Ready Rehabilitation Services/Houston, TX May 15, 2003
  24. Marques E. Microvascular Surgery St. Barnabas Medical Center – General Surgery
    Grand Rounds – Livingston, New Jersey April 9, 2003

    Marques E. Osteoarthritis, Arthroplasty, and Arthrodesis. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference
    University of Texas- Houston / Health Science Center December 12, 2002
  25. Marques E. Hand Anatomy and Exam. Plastic Surgery Hand Conference University of Texas- Houston / Health Science Center August 12, 2002

    Marques E, Waitze S, Thomson JG. Thumb Abduction Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Abstract Presentation New England Society of Plastic Surgeons June 2, 2002
  26. Marques E. Vascular Disorders of the Hand and Upper Extremity Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds
    Yale University School of Medicine May 29, 2002
  27. Marques E, Waitze S, Thomson JG. Thumb Abduction Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Research Presentation Yale Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day May 22, 2002
  28. Barton R, Marques E, Thomson JG. Ulnar Nerve Gliding and Stretching Research Presentation
    Yale Plastic Surgery Resident Research Day May 22, 2002
  29. Marques E. Hand Therapy Plastic Surgery Hand Conference Yale University School of Medicine
    February 13, 2002
  30. Marques E, Waitze S, Thomson JG Thumb Abduction Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Abstract presentation New England Hand Society, December 7, 2001
  31. Marques E. Brachial Plexus Injuries Plastic Surgery Hand Conference Yale University School of Medicine August 29, 2001
  32. Marques E. Senior Resident Case Presentations: Microvascular Repair of Traumatic Ear Amputation, Tensor Fascia Lata Sensate Free Flap Reconstruction of Heel Defect Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons June 21, 2001
  33. Kaul A, Marques E, Miller R, Cohn JD: Management of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillus in Renal Transplant Patients. Poster presentation at the 84th Annual Clinical Congress. American College of Surgeons, Orlando, FL October 25-30, 1998.
  34. Kaul A, Thompson RC, Marques E, Miller R, Filippone DR: Benign Periampullary Duodenal Lesions: Clinical Features and Management. Poster presentation at the 84th Annual Clinical Congress, American College of Surgeons, Orlando, FL. October 25-30, 1998.
OTHER ACTIVITIES

Clinical Medical Student Preceptorship Program
UT Medical School, 2003 - Present

Harris County Medical Society D-Tag Program
Tatoo Removal – Physician Volunteer
October 2006 – Present

National Youth Leadership Foundation
High School Student Shadowing Experience
UT Medical School, 2003 – Present

Co-Director, Suturing Skills Laboratory
Medical Student Surgery Clerkship
UT Medical School, 2003 – 2006

Interplast Medical Mission – March 9-16, 2002
San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Hand Reconstructive Surgery

Austin Smiles Medical Mission – June 2-8, 2001
San Salvador, El Salvador. Cleft lip/cleft palate Reconstruction

Microsurgery Training Course, 1999

Organ Procurement with the New Jersey Medical School,
1997-1999

RESEARCH

Research Training Specialist – New Jersey Medical School
1989-1990

Investigated hypertension using fluorescent probes to study physiologic properties in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells from hypertensive rats: grant from American Heart Association conducted under supervision of Dr. Burton Fine, New Jersey Medical School, 1989-1990.

Contact Information

Eric S. Marques, MD
  • Eric S. Marques, MD

  • Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Department of Surgery

  • The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
    6431 Fannin, MSB 4.158
    Houston, TX 77030

  • phone: (713) 500-7189
    e-mail: Erik.S.Marques@uth.tmc.edu

Executive Assistant:
Karen Harvey