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Michael Topf, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Nashville, TN

MichaelTopfMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Nashville, TN

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-2000

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Topf is an otolaryngologist in Nashville, TN. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 2 years. He specializes in head & neck microvascular surgery and head & neck oncologic surgery and is experienced in laryngectomy, oral cavity cancer, and transoral robotic surgery.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2019 - 2020
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2014 - 2019
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2014, MD
  • Villanova University
    Villanova UniversityB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2019
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Oral Presentation, Annual Scientific Meeting Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2018
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, Resident Inductee Thomas Jefferson University, 2018
  • Balshi Resident Research Prize, Department of Otolaryngology Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparing Upper Airway Stimulation to Transoral Robotic Base of Tongue Resection for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea  
    Joseph Curry, Vanessa Christopher, Karl Doghramji, Colin Huntley, Michael C Topf, The Laryngoscope
  • Association of Positive Initial Margins with Survival Among Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Total Laryngectomy  
    Corey Savard, David Cognetti, Michael C Topf, William Keane, Joseph Curry, Patrick Tassone, Adam Luginbuhl, JAMA

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Metastatic Spread of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma to Draining Lymph Nodes is Associated with Loss of CD169+ Subcapsular Macrophages.
    Topf MC, Harshyne L, Tuluc M, Mardekian S, Cognetti DM, Curry JM, Rodeck U, Luginbuhl A, First Annual Education Retreat, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, 1/24/2018
  • Understanding when flap failure occurs following microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck.
    Sweeny L, Topf MC, Wax MK, Rosenthal EL, Greene BJ, Heffelfinger RN, Krein HD, Luginbuhl A, Petrisor D, Troob SH, Hughley B, Hong S, Curry JM, Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting, Pocono Mountains, PA, 1/22/2018
  • Pigmented melanotic schwannoma of the neck: report of two cases.
    Pham QH, Topf MC, D�Souza JN, Chaskes M, Tuluc M, Cognetti DM, Luginbuhl A, Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting, Pocono Mountains, PA, 1/22/2018
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Lectures

  • Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship: Where are we in 2019? 
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA - 1/16/2019
  • Unplanned readmission following transoral robotic surgery. 
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA - 1/27/2018
  • Defining the role of CD169 macrophages in lymph node metastasis. 
    Pocono Mountains, PA - 1/22/2018
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