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Robert Buckmire, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Chapel Hill, NC

RobertABuckmireMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Chapel Hill, NC

Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Distinguished Professor, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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  • Office

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Phone+1 984-974-1000
    Fax+1 919-490-3745

Summary

  • Robert Buckmire, MD, based in Chapel Hill, NC, is a Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology specializing in laryngology and voice disorders. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals and a fellowship in Laryngology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Since 2004, he has served as a Distinguished Professor at UNC Faculty Physicians. Dr. Buckmire has expertise in laryngoscopy, vocal cord paralysis, laryngoplasty, and head and neck oncology. His research has been published in reputable journals like The Laryngoscope and Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. He is recognized with awards, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Laryngology, 1999 - 2000
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1994 - 1999
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2004
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Office‐Based Laryngology: Technical and Visual Optimization by Patient‐Positioning Maneuvers  
    Robert A Buckmire, Rupali N Shah, Douglas R Farquhar, The Laryngoscope

Professional Memberships