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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

Presentations, Performances & Exhibitions


Matching Patient to Procedure: The Art and Science of Sleep Surgery - Annual Meeting & Oto Expo · October 20, 2026 National Scientific Meeting AAO-HNSF, Los Angeles, CA

Panelist

Scientific Oral Presentations- Sleep Medicine - Annual Meeting &Oto Expo. · October 20, 2026 National Scientific Meeting AAO-HNSF, Los Angeles, CA

Moderator for sleep medicine oral presentations

Snoring and Mild OSA: What do I do? - International Surgical Sleep Society Annual Meeting 2026 · October 16, 2026 International Meeting or Conference International Surgical Sleep Society, Los Angeles, CA

Panel presentation

Research Abstract Presentations - International Surgical Sleep Society Annual Meeting 2026 · October 15, 2026 International Meeting or Conference International Surgical Sleep Society, Los Angeles, CA

Session Moderator

Standardized Post-Operative Discharge for Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A Quality Improvement Initiative - International Surgical Sleep Society Conference 2026 · October 15, 2026 International Meeting or Conference International Surcial Sleep Society, Los Angeles, CA

Poster presentation.

How to Accomplish Meaningful Research (Moderator) · October 2025 International Meeting or Conference International Surgical Sleep Society
I Look Like a Surgeon · March 2025 Invited Talk Association of Woman Surgeons (Duke Chapter)
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Apnea Pathophysiology, and Evaluation (including DISE) In-Service Refresher Brief Talk · 2025 Lecture Duke Dept HNS&CS
Shaping Sleep Surgery: The Role of Neurostimulation Today and Tomorrow - Duke Neuromodulation Monthly Research Seminar · 2025 Invited Talk
Sleep Surgery Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: A Modern Approach to OSA (Treating Sleep Apnea Beyond CPAP) - Duke Geriatric Grand Rounds · 2025 Invited Talk
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Apnea Pathophysiology, and Evaluation (including DISE)-Setting up for Surgical Success · April 2024 Lecture Duke Dept HNS&CS Resident didactics
Adherence To Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation And Changes In Epworth Sleepiness Scale Scores - International Surgical Sleep Society 2024 Annual Meeting · January 2024 International Meeting or Conference International Surgical Sleep Society, Sydney, Australia
Sleep surgery - More than Inspire. Modern techniques and patient selection - Maize Team Teaching (resident didactics) · 2024 Lecture University of Michigan Medical School
Sleep Surgery… More than Inspire (Basics of Patient Selection) - One Medical Teaching Rounds · 2024 Invited Talk
Palate shape is associated with Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes - International Surgical Sleep Society 2024 Annual Meeting Invite-only Research Day · January 2024 Invited Talk International Surgical Sleep Society, Sydney, Australia
Sleep Surgery… More than Inspire (Basics of Patient Selection) - Sleep Medicine Grand Rounds · 2024 Invited Talk
MAUDE database and unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation sensing lead migration - ISSS 2023 Educational Update · September 2023 International Meeting or Conference International Surgical Sleep Society, Nashville, Tennessee
Sleep Surgery… More than Inspire (Basics of Patient Selection) · 2023 Lecture Duke Dept HNS&CS APP departmental didactics
Palate shape and obstructive sleep apnea pharyngeal surgery outcomes. - AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience · 2023 National Scientific Meeting Nashville, Tennessee
MAUDE database and unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation sensing lead migration - AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience · 2023 National Scientific Meeting Nashville, Tennessee
Sleep Surgery… More than Inspire (Basics of Patient Selection) · 2023 Lecture Duke Dept HNS&CS Lecture for advanced practice providers within department.
Sleep Surgery… More than Inspire (Basics of Patient Selection) · 2023 Invited Talk Duke University SOM, Sleep Medicine Grand Rounds
A 65 yo with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea and BMI of 34; An Intro to Sleep Surgery - Weight Management Case Conference · 2023 Invited Talk Duke University Health System

Service to the Profession


Annual Meeting Program Committee · October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2028 Committee Service AAO-HNSF

Leadership group that selects expert lectures, panels, orals, and posters for the AAO-HNSF annual meeting.

Item-writer, New materials task force · 2026 - 2028 Professional Development American Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Chair, CPG development: Sleep Surgery for OSA · 2025 Committee Service AAO-HNS
Vice-chair Social/Marketing, Program Planning Committee · 2024 - 2026 Committee Service International Surgical Sleep Society
Chair, Research Sub-committee, Young Physicians Group · 2023 Committee Service International Surgical Sleep Society Led US-based clinical practice quarterly roundtables.
Peer Coach, Early Career Peer Coaching Group · 2023 - 2025 Committee Service Women in Otolaryngology, Leadership Development and Mentorship Committee
Member, Sleep Disorders Committee · 2023 Committee Service American Academy of Otolaryngology

Service to Duke


Member (Clinical Organization) · 2025 Committee Service DUH Periop Executive Committee Membership
Participant, Entering Mentoring · April 2024 Professional Development Duke University Multisession mentorship training
Clinical Faculty, Design Health Fellows Program · 2024 - 2025 Other 18 month project with a focus on sleep surgery innovation.
Participant, Better Together Leadership Development · December 2023 Professional Development Duke Health Dedicated leadership training.

Leadership & Clinical Positions


Leads Duke Sleep Surgery Program, 2023-Present
Member, DUH Periop Executive Committee, 2025-Present
Secretary-Treasurer, Dept Head and Neck Surgery & Communications Sciences Alumni Society, 2025-Present