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Lisa Elden, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Philadelphia, PA

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Philadelphia, PA

Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine

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  • Office

    34th Civic Center Blvd
    Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-590-3440
    Fax+1 215-590-3986

Summary

  • Dr. Lisa Elden is an otolaryngologist in Exton, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Virtua Voorhees, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She received her medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. She is experienced in sleep medicine and pediatric otolaryngology.

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Upstate Medical Center
    Upstate Medical CenterM.S., Electrophysiology, 1982
  • Colgate University
    Colgate UniversityB.S., Biochemistry, 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2004 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2000 - 2001
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1994 - 1997
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Otolaryngologists in Philadelphia, PA/Listed in The Leading Physicians of the World International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP), 2013
  • 1st Place Poster Annual Meeting of SENTAC, 2012
  • 2nd Place Poster Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The 3 components of the CDS system for OM care  
    Forrest C, Fiks A, Bailey C, Localio R, Grundmeier R, Richards T, Karavite D, Elden L, Alessandrini E, Pediatrics, 4/1/2013
  • Effects of prophylactic indomethacin in extremely low-birth weight infants with and without adequate exposure to antenatal corticosteroids  
    Schmidt B, Seshia M, Shankaran S, Mildenhall L, Tyson J, Lui K, Fok T, Roberts R; Trial of Indomethacin Prophylaxis in Preterms Investigators (Dr. Elden, Collaborator), Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, 7/1/2011
  • Suppurative complications of acute otitis media: Increasing frequency?  
    Thorne MC, Chewaproug L, Elden LM, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 7/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Prospective Study: Predictors of Perioperative Adenotonsillectomy Complications in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
    Thongyam A, Elden LM, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Las Vegas, NV, 5/17/2014
  • Deletion Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
    Kennedy WP, Mudd PA, Maquire MA, Jackson AO, Elden LM, Annual Meeting of SENTAC, Long Beach, CA, 12/1/2013
  • Outcomes in Children Under 12 Months of Age Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy.
    Cheng J, Elden LM, Fall Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNS, Vancouver, BC, 10/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Panel Moderator/Participant: "Postoperative Respiratory Complications Following Adenotonsillectomy Performed for OSAS-Prevalence and Changing Trends in Management" 
    Hershey, PA - 6/13/2014
  • Panel Moderator/Participant: American Academy of Otolaryngology Practice Guideline for Myringotomy and Tubes: Update and Controversies" 
    Hershey, PA - 6/13/2014
  • Panel Discussion: "Difficult Cases in Pediatric Otolaryngology" 
    Bedford Springs, PA - 6/1/2012
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Other

  • "Congenital Malformations of the Head and Neck; Springer, New York, NY" (Editor) 
    Elden LM, Zur KB
    1/1/2014
  • "Tonsil Surgery in Children Linked to Improved Sleep" 
    McCarthy E; (Dr. Lisa Elden and her research are directly mentioned in article), The Philadelphia Inquirer; philly.com
    5/26/2013
  • Evidence-based update on tympanostomy tube placement for otitis media in children. 
    Cheng J, Elden L, Soundings, PAO-HNS (Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery)
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Suppurative Complications of Acute Otitis MediaChanges in Frequency over Time
    Suppurative Complications of Acute Otitis MediaChanges in Frequency over TimeFebruary 3rd, 2017

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