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Emily Commesso

Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Comprehensive Otolaryngology
234 Crooked Creek Parkway, Suite 500, Durham, NC 27713
234 Crooked Creek Parkway, Suite 500, Durham, NC 27713

Overview


I am an Assistant Professor and Sleep Surgeon for the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences. My clinical interests include comprehensive ENT and surgical alternatives for treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. My research has focused on patient selection in order to improve surgical success, quality improvement with a particular focus on patient-related outcomes, and post surgical pain management optimization. Important components to my career development are quality improvement initiatives and leadership development.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences · 2023 - Present Comprehensive Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences

In the News


Published June 3, 2025
Duke Experts Answer Questions About Troubled Sleep
Published March 24, 2025
When the Snoring Stops, Everyone is Happier
Published December 5, 2023
Duke Welcomes North Carolina’s Only Fellowship- Trained Sleep Surgeon

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Recent Publications


Association Between Perioperative Celecoxib, Acetaminophen, and Opioid Consumption After Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Journal Article Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery · February 2025 AbstractObjectiveTo examine the effect of perioperative celecoxib and acetaminophen administration on opioid consumption in the first 24 hours after palate surgery for obstructive sleep ap ... Full text Cite

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Respiratory Lead Migration: MAUDE Database Review and Case Report.

Journal Article OTO Open · 2025 OBJECTIVE: Unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) to treat obstructive sleep apnea involves implantation of a pulse generator, a respiratory sensing lead, and a stimulation lead. Complications may arise related to all components. Previous studies ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


State University of New York Upstate Medical University · 2017 M.D.