Expert Details
Rhinology (Nose and Sinus Surgery and Medicine), Allergy, General Otolaryngology
ID: 727227
Ohio, USA
After receiving his M.D. from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1993, Expert completed his residency in otolaryngology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1998 and additional fellowship training in Rhinology and Allergy at the University of Chicago in 1999. He obtained the Chief Resident in Otolaryngology his final year, overseeing the clinical work of multiple junior residents, teaching residents and students and had on-call responsibilities. He recently accepted a position as a Resident Education and Curriculum committee member, assisting in the evaluation and assessment of various resident training and educational programs.
He began serving as the Director of Rhinology, Sinus and Allergy as well as an Education Director at a major teaching hospital in 1999 and has held the position for over 10 years now. He has experience organizing and moderating Medico-legal conferences on malpractices. He is also a member of the Research and Academic Council. He has been a member of the sleep apnea committee since 2005.
nasal/sinus device and medication discussionsallergy therapy discussions
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1993 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Ohio State University College of Medicine |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: BS | Subject: Preprofessional studies | Institution: University of Notre Dame |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1999 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Chairperson | Department: Otolaryngology |
Responsibilities:He is an active department member: seeing patients, teaching residents and medical students, operating, lecturing. He runs the allergy clinic. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to Present | Agency: FBI | Role: Medical Expert | Description: Reviewed cases to help investigate a fraud case. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| AAOA, AAO-HNS, NEO H&NSS, Triologic society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology, a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Also certified to handle compounding sterile products; Ohio Medical License |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Professor of otolaryngology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Attending physician, Peer reviewer of at least seven journals in rhinology and otolaryngology,past president of of AAOA, Chairman of a Health Laser committee, past President of a Head and Neck Surgery society, past Executive President & Executive Vice President of a medicine student council (Ohio State) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| He has been listed in the Guide to America’s Top Physicians since (Undisclosed), AOA Pen and Scroll Award, Listed in Best Doctors in America (twice) and received a National Leadership Award. During his training, he received the Resident Research Award, the Hoechst Marion Roussel fellowship grant award and the travel grant by the ACOA twice. He is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, medical honor society. |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Cleveland Clinic foundation (internship, residency); University of Chicago (rhinology/allergy fellowship) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has approximately 50 publications to date, including peer reviewed journal articles, and book chapters |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has been an expert consultant on dozens of legal cases involving otolaryngology or allergy cases. He has given many depositions and has appeared in court as an expert witness. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has lectured the Cleveland State Law School x2 on being a medical Expert. Expert has an extensive history of lecturing (over 65 lectures to date). More information available upon request. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Though Expert is considered an expert in Empty Nose Syndrome, he does NOT serve as an expert witness for such cases, as it would compromise his ability to research and publish in the area. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| German | He is moderately able to converse in German. His verbal skills (e.g., accent) sounds authentic. |
| Polish | Basic understanding |
Fields of Expertise
apnea, debridement, mucosal, mucosal tissue, mucous membrane, mucus, mucus rheology, mucus secretion process, nasal cytology, nasal decongestant drug, nasal drug delivery, nasal spray, nasopharyngeal secretion, otolaryngology, rhinitis, sinus, sinus infection, sinus surgery, sinusitis, sleep apnea surgery, sputum, rhinology, elective surgical procedure, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, tracheotomy, tracheostomy, drainage (medical), strep throat, pediatric otolaryngology, ligation, ambulatory surgery, cough drop, rhinoplasty, astringent, pharynx, biological slime, mucin, antitussive, hearing, tonsillitis, surgery, sore throat treatment, pharyngitis, pediatrics, paranasal sinus tumor, leukocyte, electrosurgery, cough clearance, audiology