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Erin O'Brien, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Rochester, MN

ErinKO'BrienMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Rochester, MN

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology, Mayo Medical School

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  • Office

    200 1st Street SW
    Rochester, MN 55905

Summary

  • I am a board certified Otolaryngologist specializing in Rhinology, Sinus and Skull Base Surgery at the Mayo Clinic Rochester. My research interests include rhinosinusitis and DEI in otolaryngology.
  • Erin K. O'Brien, M.D.

    Erin O'Brien, M.D., is a fellowship trained rhinologist with expertise in chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease

Education & Training

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2001 - 2007
  • UPMC Medical Education/Mercy
    UPMC Medical Education/MercyInternship, Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • DePauw University
    DePauw UniversityB.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2001
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teacher of the Year Award, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Mayo Clinic Rochester, 2024
  • Fellow American Rhinologic Society, 2012
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Radiographic distribution of drops and sprays within the sinonasal cavity”  
    Rudman K, O’Brien EK, Harvey J, Leopold DA, American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 3/1/2011
  • Assessing current technical limitations in the small-hole endoscopic approach to the maxillary sinus  
    Robey AB, O’Brien EK, Leopold DA, American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 1/1/2010
  • A targeted scan of fifteen regions for nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate in Filipino families  
    Schultz RE, Cooper ME, Daack-Hirsch S, Shi M, Nepomucena B, Graf KA, O’Brien EK, O’Brien SE, Marazita ML, Murray JC, American Journal of Medical Genetics, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Cadaveric Study of Skull Base Dural Thickness and Body Habitus.
    O’Brien EK, Combined Sections Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, 1/1/2012
  • A case report of sphenoid bony obliteration and clival erosion from a fungus ball.
    O’Brien EK, Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meeting, American Rhinologic Society, Chicago, IL, 4/1/2011
  • Inverted Papilloma with Invasive Adenosquamous Carcinoma: Case Report and Review.
    O’Brien EK, Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meeting, American Rhinologic Society, Chicago, IL, 4/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Mayo Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Primary Care Physicians 
    9/14/2012
  • Endoscopic Management of the Frontal Sinus. 
    University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - 5/19/2012
  • Fungal Sinusitis. 
    University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - 5/19/2012
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Committees

  • Membership committee, American Rhinologic Society 2014 - Present
  • President, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology 2017 - 2018
  • Treasurer, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships