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David Latham Witsell

Professor Emeritus of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
DUMC Box 3805, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3805, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences · 2019 - Present Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Utility of Existing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Identifying Non-Rhinogenic Facial Pain.

Journal Article Laryngoscope · March 22, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Facial pain/pressure is often non-rhinogenic and migraine-related in etiology. However, this is frequently misdiagnosed as sinusitis, leading to inappropriate antibiotic utilization and unnecessary procedures. We assessed the utility of the 3-It ... Full text Link to item Cite

Concurrent Nasal Symptoms in Non-Rhinogenic Headache.

Journal Article OTO Open · 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study aims to characterize concurrent nasal symptoms in a cohort of patients with non-rhinogenic headache (NRH) presenting to an otolaryngology clinic. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective cohort. SETTING: Single tertiary care institution. METHODS: ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Pragmatic Clinical Trial of Hearing Screening in Primary Care Clinics: Effect of Setting and Provider Encouragement.

Journal Article Ear Hear · January 2024 OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age. Untreated hearing loss is associated with poorer communication abilities and negative health consequences, such as increased risk of dementia, increased odds of falling, and depression. Nonethe ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Evaluation of Unilateral vs Bilateral Hearing Aids for the Treatment of Age-related Hearing Loss

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2021 - 2026

Translational Research in Surgical Oncology

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2002 - 2022

Leveraging Real World Evidence to Understand Contemporary Medical and Surgical Care

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Olympus Corporation · 2017 - 2019

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 2000 M.H.S.
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs · 1990 M.D.