Seth Morris Cohen

Dr. Cohen is an otolaryngologist head & neck surgeon with fellowship training in laryngology. He performs clinical care and research focused on patients with voice, airway, and swallowing problems.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences · 2023 - Present Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences

In the News

Published September 17, 2024

Where Small Steps Make a Difference in Middle East Crisis

Published September 10, 2024

Amid Conflict, Two Doctors, One Palestinian and One Jewish, Find the Humanity in Medicine

Published March 30, 2016

Sharp Diagnosis Gives Durham Vet His Voice Back

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Recent Publications

Preoperative dysphagia and adverse postoperative outcomes in middle aged and older adults.

Journal Article J Clin Anesth · January 2025 BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is a swallowing impairment with adverse health consequences. The impact of preoperative dysphagia on postoperative outcomes is not known. This study will examine the association between preoperative dysphagia and postoperative outcome ... Full text Link to item Cite

Self-Reported Dysphagia and Psychosocial Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Results of a National Study.

Journal Article J Gen Intern Med · November 2023 BACKGROUND: The risk of dysphagia increases with age, affecting up to 33% of adults over the age of 65. Older adults with dysphagia are at increased risk for negative physical health outcomes such as aspiration pneumonia and death. However, the relationshi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of Serial Intralesional Steroid Injections on Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis.

Journal Article Laryngoscope · September 2023 OBJECTIVES: Serial intralesional steroid injection (SILSI) has been increasingly used to treat idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS). Prior studies have shown effectiveness, but not in all patients. This multi-institutional study evaluates the effect of SI ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Recent Grants

Treatment Alternatives in Adult Rare Disease; Assessment of Options in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis: NoAAC PR-02 Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Vanderbilt University · 2016 - 2018

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Education, Training & Certifications

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2000 M.D.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 1999 M.P.H.