Richard K Gurgel MD

Neurotology

Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, University of Utah School of Medicine

Education & Training

University of UtahM.S.C.I, Clinical & Translational Science, 2013
Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Neurotology, 2010 - 2012
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2010
University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 2005
University of UtahB.A., Biology, Magna cum laude, 1995 - 2001

Leland Johnson Resident Teaching Award 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Internation Network Scholar American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Guidelines, 2013
Fellow teacher of the year award Stanford University, 2011
Resident Research Award Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
Systems-based Project Award Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
Brian McCabe Memorial Lecture Resident Research Award UCLA, 2008
Resident of the Year The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2008
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Arnold P. Gold Foundation, 2007
Resident Teacher of the Year Award Department of Otolaryngology, 2007
Temporal Bone Dissection Course Award 2007
Outstanding Graduating Medical Student Award The University of Utah Alumni Association, 2005
Gold-Headed Cane Award University of Utah School of Medicine, 2005
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 2004
Bush Memorial Research Award University of Utah School of Medicine, 2003
Medical Student Internship Betty Ford Center, 2002
Governor Scott Matheson Leadership Scholarship University of Utah, 2001
Presidential Scholarship University of Utah, 1995
Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America, 1994
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PubMed

A Multi-Center Study of Ossiculoplasty Hearing Outcomes and a Grading Scale of Ear Environment Risk.
Michael B Gluth, Ryan T Judd, Richard K Gurgel, John L Dornhoffer, Walter Kutz
The Laryngoscope. 2025-04-01
The Effect of Contralateral Routing of Signal Devices on the Quality of Life of Unilateral Cochlear Implant Recipients and Their Frequent Communication Partners.
Kate Johnson, Eun Kyung Jeon, Robert Dwyer, Smita Agrawal, Richard Gurgel
American Journal of Audiology. 2025-03-03
Access to Cochlear Implantation: Trends in Surgeon Volume and Training.
Mana Espahbodi, Patricia Trautwein, Daniel E Bestourous, Teresa A Zwolan, Ashley M Nassiri
The Laryngoscope. 2025-02-11

Journal Articles

Hearing Outcomes of Atresia Surgery Versus Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid in Patients with Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review
Nadaraja GS, Gurgel RK, Chang KW, Otol Neurotol, 10/1/2013
Recurrent Contralateral Hearing Loss Following Two Craniotomies for Vestibular Schwannoma: Etiological implications
Bliss M, Jackler RK, Gurgel RK, Otol Neurotol, 9/1/2013
Letter to the editor response - Entong Wang (Letter to the editor)
Jackler R, Gurgel R, Dobie R, Popelka G, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2013
Reply to Dr Carlson's Letter: A New Standardized Format for Reporting Hearing Outcome in Clinical Trials (Letter to the editor)
Jackler R, Gurgel R, Dobie R, Popelka G., Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2013
History of United States Graduate Medical Education in Otolaryngology
Gurgel RK, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

Imaging in Otolaryngology
Richard Gurgel, Ric HarnsbergerEditors: Richard Gurgel, Ric Harnsberger.Elsevier 2018

Welcome to the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting Program ScheduleSeptember 16th, 2024
Are Biologics Viable Options for Treating Pediatric Illness?June 11th, 2022
Middle-Age Hearing Loss Linked to DementiaAugust 13th, 2019
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Do cochlear implants mitigate the risk of Alzheimer’s disease dementia and improve neuropsychological well-being in older adults?NIH/NIA2020–2022
Exploring the Cognitive and Quality of Life Impact of Cochlear Implantation in Older AdultsNIH/NIA2017–2020

Member, Guideline Development Panel, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2015 - Present
Chair, Hearing Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2017 - 2019