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Office
3030 N Circle Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80909Phone+1 719-867-7800Fax+1 719-867-7899
Education & Training
- University of ColoradoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1982 - 1986
- Saint Joseph HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
- Saint Joseph HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
- University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1981, MD
- University of Oklahoma School of Public Health-, Epidemiology/Biostatistics, 1976 - 1977
Certifications & Licensure
- 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
- 3 citationsAccelerated fractionation head and neck intensity‐modulated radiation therapy and concurrent chemotherapy in the community setting: Safety and efficacy considerationsAlan T. Monroe, James A. Young, Jason D. Huff, Joel A. Ernster, Gerald A. White
Head & Neck. 2009-09-01 - 19 citationsPrevalence of Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus 16 and 18 in the Palatine Tonsils of the General Adult PopulationJoel A. Ernster, Cosimo G. Sciotto, Maureen M. O’Brien, Linda J. Robinson, Thomas Willson
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery. 2009-06-01 - 172 citationsRising Incidence of Oropharyngeal Cancer and the Role of Oncogenic Human Papilloma VirusJoel A. Ernster, Cosimo G. Sciotto, Maureen M. O’Brien, Jack L. Finch, Linda J. Robinson
The Laryngoscope. 2007-12-01
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 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
- Fellow
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