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Matthew David Ellison

Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Comprehensive Otolaryngology
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Suite 404, Raleigh, NC 27609

Overview


Refining sleep apnea surgery, including non-destructive surgical methods and hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HGNS).
Optimizing outcomes from hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HGNS).

Improving long-term remission from chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps.

Minimizing risk and pain from tonsillectomy surgery.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


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

In the News


Published March 26, 2014
Dr. Matthew Ellison comments: Spring allergies blooming

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Recent Publications


Otolaryngologist adherence to the AAO-HNSF Allergic Rhinitis Clinical Practice Guideline.

Journal Article Int Forum Allergy Rhinol · June 2018 BACKGROUND: In February 2015, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) published the Allergic Rhinitis Clinical Practice Guideline (AR-CPG). The objective of this study was to assess otolaryngologists' perception of the accur ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characterizing airflow profile in the postoperative maxillary sinus by using computational fluid dynamics modeling: A pilot study.

Journal Article Am J Rhinol Allergy · 2016 BACKGROUND: Maxillary antrostomy is commonly performed during endoscopic sinus surgery. Little is known about the association surrounding recalcitrant maxillary sinusitis, antrostomy size, and intranasal airflow changes. Furthermore, the interaction betwee ... Full text Link to item Cite

Screening for cancers of the head and neck: addressing the problem.

Journal Article Surg Oncol Clin N Am · October 1999 More than 90% of upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancers occur in people with specific lifestyle risks, including tobacco and alcohol use. More than 90% of tumors occur in easily examined parts of the head and neck, therefore, there is the possibility of ... Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Medical College of Wisconsin · 1994 M.D.