Overview
I am an Assistant Professor and sleep surgeon in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. My clinical interests include comprehensive ENT care and surgical treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. My research focuses on precision sleep surgery, including patient selection to improve surgical outcomes, patient-centered quality improvement, and optimization of postoperative pain management. Additional areas of interest include leadership development and healthcare quality initiatives.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
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2023 - Present
Comprehensive Otolaryngology,
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Recent Scholarly Works
Upper airway stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea: Treatment outcomes by sleep position and sex.
Journal article Sleep Med · October 2026 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity varies by sleep position and sex; however, it is unknown whether these factors affect hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) treatment effectiveness. Thus, this study evaluates HGNS control of OSA by sleep position and ... Full text Link to item Cite0661 Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Treatment Outcomes by Sleep Position and Sex
Conference SLEEPJ · May 8, 2026 AbstractIntroductionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity varies by sleep position and sex; however, it is not known whether t ... Full text CiteAdherence to unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation and changes in Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores
Journal article Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine · July 2025 Full text CiteEducation
State University of New York Upstate Medical University ·
2017
M.D.