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Joel Ernster, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Colorado Springs, CO

JoelA.ErnsterMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Colorado Springs, CO

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Colorado ENT and Allergy

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  • Office

    3030 N Circle Dr
    Ste 300
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    Phone+1 719-867-7800
    Fax+1 719-867-7899

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1982 - 1986
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
    Saint Joseph HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
  • Saint Joseph Hospital
    Saint Joseph HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1981, MD
  • University of Oklahoma School of Public Health
    University of Oklahoma School of Public Health-, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, 1976 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1982 - 2023
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification AllMeds EHR, AllMeds, Inc., 2012-2014
  • Patent #6250315 B1 Suction electrocautery tip cleaner, 2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reducing the Accident Toll Among Young Bicyclists.  
    Ernster, JA: Gross, R, Oklahoma State Medical Association Journal 75:397-402
  • Plethysmographic Findings in Vasoconstrictive Shock.  
    Ernster, JA: Brantigan, C, Vascular Laboratory Review 1(1):32-40
  • Surgical Complications in Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.  
    Martinez, L: Hasse, G; Ernster, JA; Bailey, W, The Journal of Pediatric Surgery 19(4):434-437
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Brown-Sequard Syndrome as a Consequence of Perineural Spread of a Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
    Ernster, J.A.: Schiller, J.: Martz, D.: Noblett, D, Presented as a poster presentation at the Third International Conference on Head and Neck Oncology, Francisco, CA
  • Open-Label Phase I Dose Escalation Study of Intralesional Injection of M4N in Head and Neck Cancer.
    Day, T.A.; Ernster, J.A.; Boyd Gillespie, M.; Frazer, N.; Huang, R.C, Presented at the 6th International Head and Neck Cancer Meeting by Dr. T. A. Day, Washington, D.C
  • Oropharyngeal Cancer Associated with Oncogenic HPV is Clinically Unique and Portends Improved Survival.
    Joel A. Ernster, MD, FACS, Cosimo G. Sciotto, MD PhD, Maureen O’Brien, PhD, Linda J. Robinson, BA, Thomas Willson, BA, presented as a poster presentation at the American Head and Neck Society Research Meeting, Chicago, Illinois
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Lectures

  • Endoscopic Zenker’s Diverticulostomy. 
    Colorado Chapter of American College of Surgeons, Breckenridge, Colorado
  • Monthly letter from Medical Director. 
    Penrose Cancer Center
  • Monthly letter from Medical Director. 
    Penrose Cancer Center
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Press Mentions

  • Colorado Springs Top Doctors 2018
    Colorado Springs Top Doctors 2018October 9th, 2018

Committees

  • Hand and Neck, Reviewer 2009 - Present
  • Clinical investigator, Colorado Cancer Research Program 1995 - Present
  • Member of Board of Directors, Community Health Center (indigent care facility) 1986 - Present
  • Chairman of Annual Fund Drive, St Mary's High School 2004 - 2004
  • Member, Grace Athletic Fields Development Committee, St Mary's High School 2003 - 2007
  • Vice-Chairman of School Board, St Mary's High School 2002 - 2005
  • St. Mary's High School, School Board 2000 - 2007
  • Member of Board of Directors, Community Health Center (indigent care facility) 1986 - 1989

Professional Memberships