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
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janet.w.lee@duke.edu
(919) 613-4573
- Background
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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
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 2019 - 2020
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Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
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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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Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2021-present
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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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.Full Text Link to Item
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Book Sections
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Lee, Janet, and Travis Tollefson. “Velopharyngeal Insufficiency.” In Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Reference Guide. Plural Publishing, 2016.
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- Teaching & Mentoring
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Recent Courses
- OTOLARYN 220C: Surgical Treatment of Diseases of the Head and Neck, Ears, Nose and Throat 2023
- OTOLARYN 401C: Sub-Internship in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023
- OTOLARYN 403C: Clinical Otolaryngology 2023
- OTOLARYN 220C: Surgical Treatment of Diseases of the Head and Neck, Ears, Nose and Throat 2022
- OTOLARYN 401C: Sub-Internship in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2022
- OTOLARYN 403C: Clinical Otolaryngology 2022
- OTOLARYN 220C: Surgical Treatment of Diseases of the Head and Neck, Ears, Nose and Throat 2021
- OTOLARYN 401C: Sub-Internship in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2021
- OTOLARYN 403C: Clinical Otolaryngology 2021
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Advising & Mentoring
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Organizer and Mentor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences Longitudinal Mentorship Program, 2021-present
Mentor, National Otolaryngology Interest Group, 2021-present
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Organizer and Mentor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences Longitudinal Mentorship Program, 2021-present
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Teaching Activities
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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
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Instructor, Sub-internship Preparation Course, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2020-present
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- Endotracheal Excellence: Standardizing documentation to drive quality in airway rescue procedures across the Health System. Duke Health Quality and Safety Conference. Duke University. March 13, 2023 2023
- Preventing Pediatric Accidental Decannulation Events: A Root Cause Analysis. Duke Health Quality and Safety Conference. Duke University. March 13, 2023 2023
- Intracranial complications of pediatric sinusitis. Pediatric Neurosurgery Multi-Disciplinary Conference. Duke University Department of Neurosurgery. January 18, 2023 2023
- Time Management Skills for the Busy Practitioner. Annual Meeting. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. September 14, 2022 2022
- Development of Button Battery Ingestion Algorithm Leading to Survival of a Patient with an Aortoesophageal Fistula. Quality and Safety Conference Poster Session. American College of Surgeons. July 15, 2022 2022
- Ankyloglossia: Evidence, Controversies, and Approach. Grand Rounds. Duke University Department of Pediatrics. June 2, 2022 2022
- Seasonal Allergies - Pollen and other allergens: How to treat and cope, an Integrative approach. Global Center for Siddha Medicine Research. March 13, 2022 2022
- Automated Diagnosis of Middle Ear Disease. Audiology Grand Rounds. Duke University Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences. September 3, 2020 2020
- Tracheostomy Management. Grand Rounds. Duke University Intensive Care Nursery. July 31, 2020 2020
- Salivary Gland Involvement in Pediatric Rhematic Disease. Grand Rounds. Duke University Pediatric Rheumatology. February 19, 2020 2020
- Pediatric Bilateral Selective Laryngeal Reinnervation. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. May 4, 2019 2019
- Relating cleft palate severity to otologic outcomes in children. Annual Meeting. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. October 7, 2018 2018
- Subjective assessment of videofluoroscopic swallow studies. Annual Meeting. American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. September 19, 2016 2016
- Intraoperative ultrasound guided retrieval of an extraluminal pharyngoesophageal foreign body. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting. American Broncho-esophagologic Association. May 19, 2016 2016
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Activity Leader. Capstone Event. Duke FEMMES+ (Females and Allies Excelling More in Math, Engineering and Science). March 19, 2022 2022
- Advisor/Creator. STEM Concept Video. Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology). February 2022 2022
- Activity Leader. Capstone Event. Duke FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering and Science). February 22, 2020 2020
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Service to the Profession
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Academic & Administrative Activities
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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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Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, 2021-present
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