Brian David Thorp MD
Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease
Associate Professor, Residency Program Director
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2226 Nelson HwyChapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone+1 984-974-6484
Fax+1 919-490-3745
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Summary
- Dr. Brian Thorp is an Otolaryngologist based in Chapel Hill, NC, specializing in Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery, and the management of sinonasal neoplasms (benign and malignant).
He completed his residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals from 2009 to 2014, followed by a fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery from 2014 to 2015.
He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and has been part of the faculty since 2015.
Dr. Thorp has extensive experience in areas such as sinusitis, skull base surgery, pituitary surgery, otolaryngic allergy, and sinonasal oncology.
His research contributions include published works in notable medical journals addressing topics such as olfactory neuroblastoma and immunotherapy. He is recognized as a Fellow by the American Rhinologic Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2014 - 2015- University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2009 - 2025
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Rhinologic Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pathologic dural invasion is associated with regional recurrence in olfactory neuroblastoma: A multi-institutional study.Anthony Tang, Suchet Taori, Nicholas Fung, Joao Paulo Almeida, Pierre-Olivier Champagne
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2025-04-01 - June 4: International Skull Base Surgery Day.David A Gudis, Benjamin S Bleier, Jean Anderson Eloy, James J Evans, Juan Carlos Fernandez-Miranda
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2025-03-26 - The Role of the Environment and Occupational Exposures in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.W Jared Martin, Yasine Mirmozaffari, Lauren M Cook, Ezer H Benaim, Aurelia S Monk
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports. 2025-03-11
Journal Articles
- Outcomes of Open vs Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in Patients 70 Years or OlderKatherine Adams, Matthew Ewend, Elizabeth D Stephenson, Brian D Thorp, Douglas R Farquhar, Adam M Zanation, JAMA
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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