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Adam Zanation, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Hickory, NC

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Hickory, NC

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Assoc Prof, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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  • Office

    304 10th Ave NE
    Hickory, NC 28601
    Phone+1 828-322-2183
    Fax+1 919-966-7941

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Sex Bias: Is It Pervasive in Otolaryngology Clinical Research?  
    Elizabeth D Stephenson, Adam M Zanation, Brent A Senior, The Laryngoscope
  • Sex Bias in Basic Science and Translational Otolaryngology Research  
    Adam M Zanation, Brent A Senior, Elizabeth D Stephenson, The Laryngoscope
  • Outcomes of Open vs Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in Patients 70 Years or Older  
    Katherine Adams, Matthew Ewend, Elizabeth D Stephenson, Brian D Thorp, Douglas R Farquhar, Adam M Zanation, JAMA
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Press Mentions

  • UNC Surgeons Complete Breakthrough Aneurysm Treatment
    UNC Surgeons Complete Breakthrough Aneurysm TreatmentJanuary 19th, 2011
  • UNC’s Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Upends the Residency Interview Process
    UNC’s Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Upends the Residency Interview ProcessMay 11th, 2018

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