MarkCriswellMD, FACS

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT), Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Facial Plastic Surgery

Comprehensive otolaryngology practice for military and VA beneficiaries in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. My patients are a mix of adults and pediatrics.

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Office
96th Med. Group, ENT Clinic
307 Boatner Dr
Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Phone+1 850-883-8264

Fax+1 850-883-8253

Summary

I am a board certified otolaryngologist / head and neck surgeon who maintains a full time general ENT practice with adults and pediatrics. I served as an otolaryngologist on 3 continents for the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Now I work as a contract ENT surgeon at one of the largest Air Force bases to provide care for active duty, retirees and their families.

Education & Training

National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2001
Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

NM State Medical License 2018 - 2025
CO State Medical License 2015 - 2021
IN State Medical License 1997 - 2017
ND State Medical License 2010 - 2011
UT State Medical License 1995 - 1998
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Airborne Badge, Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards), Army Commendation Medal, Korea Defense Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal U.S. Army, 1988-2016
Colonel U.S. Army, 2012
Mentor of the Year, Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA Interservice Physician Assistant Program, 2009

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Reporting results of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome surgery trials
Kerizian EJ, Weaver EM, Criswell MA, de Vries N, Woodson BT, Piccirillo JF, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 4/2011
Hyperthermic, supersaturated humidification in the treatment of xerostomia
Criswell MA, Sinha CK, Laryngoscope, 6/2001

Abstracts/Posters

Hyperthermic, supersaturated humidification in the treatment of xerostomia
Criswell MA, Sinha CK, Southern Triological Meeting, Marco Island, FL, 1/12/2001
Septic temporomandibular arthritis
Criswell MA, Tran LE, Zalzal G, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS, New Orleans, LA, 9/26/1999

Lectures

Advances in sleep surgery
Sleep Medicine Conference, Landstuhl, Germany - 12/11/2013
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Grand Rounds, Fort Stewart, GA - 10/28/2010
Anatomy and physiology of the ear (regular lecture for semiannual course)
CAOHC Hearing Conservation Course, Fort Stewart, GA - 8/5/2009
Acute and chronic sinusitis
Grand Rounds, Fort Stewart, GA - 2/5/2009
Embryology of the head and neck
National ENT Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam - 3/17/2006
ENT emergencies
38th Parallel Medical Society, Seoul, Korea - 11/15/2001
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Committees

Member, Sleep Disorders Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS 2008 - 2011

Research History

Attending Otolaryngologist, Madigan Army Medical CenterChanneling radiofrequency reduction of the tongue base with Coblation for sleep apnea2006 - 2007
Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Neuroscience & Neuroanatomy, Univ. of UtahInvestigating homeobox gene control of auditory nuclei in chick embryos using microsurgical rhombomere transplantation and fate mapping techniques1996 - 1997
Medical Student, Univ. of New Mexico Medical CenterSudden sensorineural hearing loss in health care personnel1993 - 1993