Janet W Lee | Scholars@Duke

Janet W Lee
Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences

Current Research Interests

Pediatric airway management across the healthcare system, airway management simulation, pediatric dysphagia management, medical education, tracheostomy quality improvement

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2021

Contact Information

40 Duke Medicine Circle, DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710
Duke South Yellow Zone 4000, DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710
janet.w.lee@duke.edu (919) 613-4573

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Board Certification in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology 2023
- Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology 2023
- Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellow, Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, University of Utah 2018 - 2019
- Otolaryngology Resident, Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, University of California - Davis 2013 - 2018
- M.D., Duke University School of Medicine 2013
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania 2007
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2019 - 2020
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2021-present
  Patient FIRST Assessment Taskforce member, 2021-present
  Patient FIRST Third Year Taskforce member, 2021-present
  Patient FIRST Fourth Year Subcommittee member, 2022-present
  Children's Airway Management Taskforce member, 2021-present
  Pediatric Tracheostomy Quality Improvement Team member, 2020-present
  Assistant Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2019-2021
  ACGME APEI Reviewer, 2020
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Lee, Janet, and Theodore N. Pappas. “"The President's Syndrome": The Diagnosis and Treatment of Gerald Ford's Lingual Actinomycosis.” Am Surg, May 27, 2022, 31348221084953. https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348221084953.
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  - Singh, Anisha, Hannah Heet, Dana S. Guggenheim, Margaret Lim, Bhavika Garg, Matthew Bao, Sherri L. Smith, et al. “A Systematic Review on the Association Between Vestibular Dysfunction and Balance Performance in Children With Hearing Loss.” Ear Hear 43, no. 3 (2022): 712–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000001131.
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  - Singh, Anisha, Eileen M. Raynor, Janet W. Lee, Sherri L. Smith, Hannah Heet, Doug Garrison, Jordan Wrigley, David M. Kaylie, and Kristal M. Riska. “Vestibular Dysfunction and Gross Motor Milestone Acquisition in Children With Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 165, no. 4 (October 2021): 493–506. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599820983726.
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  - Lee, Janet W., Nicolas Bon-Mardion, Marshall E. Smith, and Jean-Paul Marie. “Bilateral Selective Laryngeal Reinnervation for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis in Children.” Jama Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 146, no. 5 (May 1, 2020): 401–7. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2019.4863.
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  - Funamura, Jamie L., Janet W. Lee, Samantha McKinney, Ahmed G. Bayoumi, Craig W. Senders, and Travis T. Tollefson. “Children with Cleft Palate: Predictors of Otologic Issues in the First 10 Years.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 160, no. 5 (May 2019): 902–10. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599818825461.
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  - Lee, Janet W., Derrick R. Randall, and Maggie A. Kuhn. “Intraoperative ultrasound-guided retrieval of an extraluminal pharyngoesophageal foreign body.” Ear Nose Throat J 97, no. 7 (July 2018): 202–7. https://doi.org/10.1177/014556131809700710.
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  - Lee, Janet W., Arnaud F. Bewley, and Craig W. Senders. “Marginal versus segmental mandibulectomy for pediatric desmoid fibromatosis of the mandible - Two case reports and review of the literature.” Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 109 (June 2018): 21–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.03.012.
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  - Zim, Shane, Janet Lee, Brian Rubinstein, and Craig Senders. “Prevalence of Renal and Cervical Vertebral Anomalies in Patients With Isolated Microtia and/or Aural Atresia.” Cleft Palate Craniofac J 54, no. 6 (November 2017): 664–67. https://doi.org/10.1597/16-115.
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  - Lee, J. W., and J. L. Funamura. “Third branchial cleft anomalies.” Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 28, no. 3 (September 1, 2017): 161–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otot.2017.05.014.
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  - Lee, Janet W., Derrick R. Randall, Lisa M. Evangelista, Maggie A. Kuhn, and Peter C. Belafsky. “Subjective Assessment of Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies.” Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 156, no. 5 (May 2017): 901–5. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599817691276.
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  - Albiani, Jenna J., Stacey L. Hart, Laura Katz, Julia Berian, Amanda Del Rosario, Janet Lee, and Madhulika Varma. “Impact of depression and anxiety on the quality of life of constipated patients.” J Clin Psychol Med Settings 20, no. 1 (March 2013): 123–32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-012-9306-3.
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  - Hart, Stacey L., Janet Waimin Lee, Julia Berian, Taryn R. Patterson, Amanda Del Rosario, and Madhulika G. Varma. “A randomized controlled trial of anorectal biofeedback for constipation.” Int J Colorectal Dis 27, no. 4 (April 2012): 459–66. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-011-1355-9.
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  - Wang, Jennifer Y., Stacey L. Hart, Kathrin S. Y. Wilkowski, Janet W. Lee, Emily C. Delmotte, Karina M. del Rosario, Amanda S. del Rosario, and Madhulika G. Varma. “Gender-specific differences in pelvic organ function after proctectomy for inflammatory bowel disease.” Dis Colon Rectum 54, no. 1 (January 2011): 66–76. https://doi.org/10.1007/DCR.0b013e3181fd48d2.
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  - Wang, Jennifer Y., Stacey L. Hart, Janet Lee, Julia R. Berian, G Lindsay McCrea, and Madhulika G. Varma. “A valid and reliable measure of constipation-related quality of life.” Dis Colon Rectum 52, no. 8 (August 2009): 1434–42. https://doi.org/10.1007/DCR.0b013e3181a51196.
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- Book Sections
  - Lee, Janet, and Travis Tollefson. “Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.” In Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Reference Guide. Plural Publishing, 2016.
Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
Advising & Mentoring
- Organizer and Mentor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences Longitudinal Mentorship Program, 2021-present
  Mentor, National Otolaryngology Interest Group, 2021-present
Teaching Activities
- Instructor, Sub-internship Preparation Course, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2020-present
  Continuity Clinic Preceptor (MD program), 2020-present
  Clinical Preceptor (NP program), 2020-present
  Clinical Immersion Course, 2022-present
  Lecturer, GA 27: Head and Neck, Human Structure and Function, 2020-present
  Capstone (4th year MD), 2023
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Presentations & Appearances
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
Service to the Profession
- Specialty Fellow. American Academy of Pediatrics. September 2020 2020
Academic & Administrative Activities
- Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2021-present
  Patient FIRST Assessment Taskforce member, 2021-present
  Patient FIRST Third Year Taskforce member, 2021-present
  Patient FIRST Fourth Year Subcommittee member, 2022-present
  Children's Airway Management Taskforce member, 2021-present
  Pediatric Tracheostomy Quality Improvement Team member, 2020-present
  Assistant Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2019-2021
  ACGME APEI Reviewer, 2020

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Book Sections

Recent Courses

Advising & Mentoring

Teaching Activities

Presentations & Appearances

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

Service to the Profession

Academic & Administrative Activities