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

Recent News Items


Published June 3, 2025
Duke Experts Answer Questions About Troubled Sleep
Published March 28, 2025
Leading in Sleep Surgery to Meet Increased Demand
Published March 24, 2025
When the Snoring Stops, Everyone is Happier

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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 Cite

0661 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 Cite
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Education


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