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Office
1131 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 302
Santa Monica, CA 90401Phone+1 424-259-6559Fax+1 310-458-3129
Summary
- I am one of the few surgeons in the country truly specializing in the surgical evaluation and treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Board-certified in both otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and sleep medicine, I have developed an unique skill set to become one of the world's leaders. I have dedicated my entire career to providing outstanding, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art patient care while advancing the field of sleep surgery through innovation and research.
Education & Training
- Stanford Health CareFellowship, Sleep Surgery, 2003 - 2004
- University of WashingtonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1998 - 2003
- University of Washington School of Public Health and Community MedicineMPH, Health Services, 1998 - 2000
- University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1997
- University of OxfordM.Sc., Economics, 1992 - 1993
- Harvard UniversityA.B., Economics, Magna cum laude, 1988 - 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sleep Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
- Honor Award American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, 2008
- Joel Gordon Miller Award University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1997
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Clinical Trials
- Biomarkers in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Start of enrollment: 2005 Jun 01
- Measuring Effectiveness in Sleep Apnea Surgery Start of enrollment: 2007 Jul 01
- Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy for Upper Airway Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2004 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Association Between Perioperative Celecoxib, Acetaminophen, and Opioid Consumption After Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Ido Badash, Stephanie Wong, Kevin Biju, Kevin Hur, Emily Commesso
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2024-11-26 - Palate Shape, Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Findings, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Pharyngeal Surgery Outcomes.Emily A Commesso, Suraj Kedarisetty, Ashley E Kita, Abhay Sharma, B Tucker Woodson
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2024-09-01 - In reference to Impact of Insomnia on Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes in the ADHERE Registry.Eric J Kezirian
The Laryngoscope. 2024-08-01
Journal Articles
- Pleomorphic adenoma of the major salivary glands: diagnostic utility of FNAB and MRIHeaton CM, Chazen JL, van Zante A, Glastonbury CM, Kezirian EJ, Eisele DW, Laryngoscope, 6/18/2013
- Observer variation in drug-induced sleep endoscopy: experienced versus nonexperienced ear, nose, and throat surgeonsVroegop AV, Vanderveken OM, Wouters K, Hamans E, Dieltjens M, Michels NR, Hohenhorst W, Kezirian EJ, Kotecha BT, de Vries N, Braem MJ, Van de Heyning PH, Sleep, 6/18/2013
- SKUP3: a major step forward in sleep surgery researchKezirian EJ, Thorax, 5/28/2013
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- The Role of CPAP Compared to Surgery in the United States, Invited LectureTainan, Taiwan - 1/1/2013
- New Frontiers in Sleep Surgery, Invited LectureTainan, Taiwan - 1/1/2013
- Avoiding and Treating Surgical Complications, Invited LectureHospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions
- Congratulations 2024 Poster WinnersSeptember 30th, 2024
- Short on Evidence, Dubious Therapies Turn to the TongueSeptember 8th, 2021
- Tired All the Time? One of These Common Conditions Could Be WhyOctober 25th, 2018
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