RodneySchlosserMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Mount Pleasant, SC

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Professor, Medical University of South Carolina

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Office
1600 Midtown Ave
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone+1 843-792-3531

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2001 - 2002
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2001
University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996 - 1997
Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1996
United States Military AcademyB.S., Aerospace Engineering, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

SC State Medical License 2002 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2002
VA State Medical License 1997 - 2002
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Distinguished Service Award American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
Otolaryngology Faculty Teaching Award Medical University of South Carolina, 2004
Honor Award American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2003
Daiichi Clinical Scholars Program 2002
First Place, Resident Temporal Bone Contest University of Virginia Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999
Third Place, Resident Research Award in Basic Science Category American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999
Dean Edwin Pullen Anatomy Lab Resident Teaching Award 1998
Medical Student Research Award Association of Academic Surgeons, 1996
William Dion Award for Outstanding Surgical Intern 1996
Honorable Mention, Student Research Award American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1995
First Place, Basic Science Research Award American Rhinological Society, 1995
State Finalist for Rhodes Scholarship 1988
Daughters' of American Revolution Award for Outstanding Aerospace Engineering Student 1988
Distinguished Cadet: Top 5% of class 1984
Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Clinical Trials

Management of Allergic Rhinitis Patients With Nasal Steroids and NeilMed® Sinus Rinse™ System With Isotonic Saline Start of enrollment: 2009 Dec 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Vitamin D Supplementation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
Withdrawn
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

137 citations
Elevated Intracranial Pressures in Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Rodney J. Schlosser, Eileen Maloney Wilensky, M. Sean Grady, William E. Bolger
American Journal of Rhinology. 2003-07-01
97 citations
International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Allergic rhinitis - 2023.
Sarah K Wise, Cecelia Damask, Lauren T Roland, Charles Ebert, Joshua M Levy
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2023-04-01
48 citations
Survival outcomes for stage-matched endoscopic and open resection of olfactory neuroblastoma.
Richard J. Harvey, Sunny Nalavenkata, Raymond Sacks, Nithin D. Adappa, James N. Palmer
Head & Neck. 2017-09-25

Journal Articles

Spaceflight-Associated Changes in the Opacification of the Paranasal Sinuses and Mastoid Air Cells in Astronauts
Ted A Meyer, Rodney J Schlosser, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Qualitative development of the sinus control test: A survey evaluating sinus symptom control
Banglawala SM, Schlosser RJ, Morella K, Chandra R, Khetani J, Poetker DM, Rayar M, Rudmik L, Sautter NB, Sommer DD, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Trends in chronic rhinosinusitis research in the past three decades
Banglawala SM, Schlosser RJ, Wenztel J, Walsh T, Overton L, Soler ZM, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Multi-institutional study of risk factors for perioperative morbidity following transnasal endoscopic pituitary adenoma surgery
Boling CC, Karnezis TT, Baker AB, Lawrence LA, Soler ZM, Vandergrift III WA, Wise SK, DelGaudio JM, Patel ZM, Rereddy SK, Lee JM, Khan MN, Govindaraj S, Chan C, Oue S,..., Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Fibroblast levels are increased in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and are associated with worse subjective disease severity
Carroll WW, O'Connell BP, Schlosser RJ, Gudis DA, Karnezis TT, Lawrence LA, Soler ZM, Mulligan JK, Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Predictors of 30-day morbidity and mortality in transnasal microscopic pituitary tumor excision
Lawrence LA, Baker AB, Nguyen SA, Karnezis TT, Soler ZM, Schlosser RJ, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Olfactory Neuroblastoma: Fate of the Neck-A Long-term Multicenter Retrospective Study
Nalavenkata SB, Sacks R, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Purkey MT, Feldman MD, Schlosser RJ, Snyderman CH, Wang EW, Woodworth BA, Smee R, Havas TE, Gallagher R, Harvey RJ, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2016
Diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea: an evidence-based review with recommendations
Oakley GM, Alt JA, Schlosser RJ, Harvey RJ, Orlandi RR, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis
Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Hwang PH, Smith TL, Alt JA, Baroody FM, Batra PS, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Defining appropriateness criteria for endoscopic sinus surgery during management of uncomplicated adult chronic rhinosinusitis: a RAND/UCLA appropriateness study
Rudmik L, Soler ZM, Hopkins C, Schlosser RJ, Peters A, White AA, Orlandi RR, Fokkens WJ, Douglas R, Smith TL, Rhinology, 1/1/2016
Reduced sinonasal levels of 1 alpha hydroxylase are associated with worse quality of life in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Schlosser RJ, Carroll WW, Soler ZM, Pasquini WN, Mulligan JK, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Reduced sinonasal levels of 1Alpha-hydroxylase are associated with worse quality of life in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Schlosser RJ, Carroll WW, Soler ZM, Pasquini WN, Mulligan JK, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Depression specific outcomes after treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis
Schlosser RJ, Hyer MJ, Smith TL, Mace JC, Cortese BM, Uhde TW, Rudmik L, Soler ZM, JAMA Oto, 1/1/2016
Depression in chronic rhinosinusitis: A case control study
Schlosser RJ, Storck K, Cortese BM, Uhde TW, Rudmik L, Soler ZM, Amer J Rhinol Allergy, 1/1/2016
Impact of postoperative endoscopy upon clinical outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery
Schlosser RJ, Storck K, Smith TL, Mace JC, Rudmik L, Shahangian A, Soler ZM, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Olfactory cleft endoscopy scale correlates with olfactory metrics in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
Soler ZM, Hyer JM, Karnezis, TT, Schlosser RJ, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
Cluster analysis and prediction of treatment outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis
Soler ZM, Hyer JM, Rudmik L, Ramakrishnan V, Smith TL, Schlosser RJ, J All Clin Immunol, 1/1/2016
Olfactory-specific quality of life outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery
Soler ZM, Smith TL, Alt JA, Ramarkrishnan VR, Schlosser RJ, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2016
The Sphenoethmoidectomy
Gudis DA, Soler ZM, Karnezis T, Schlosser RJ, Am J Rhinol Allergy, 1/1/2015
Patient-reported outcome measures for adult chronic rhinosinusitis: A systematic review and quality assessment
Rudmik L, Hopkins C, Peters A, Smith TL, Schlosser RJ, Soler ZM, J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1/1/2015
Using preoperative SNOT-22 score to inform patient decision for endoscopic sinus surgery
Rudmik L, Soler ZM, Mace JC, DeConde AS, Schlosser RJ, Smith TL, Laryngoscope, 1/1/2015
Economic evaluation of endoscopic sinus surgery versus continued medical therapy for refractory chronic rhinosinusitis
Rudmik L, Soler ZM, Mace JC, Schlosser RJ, Smith TL, Laryngoscope, 1/1/2015
Vitamin D3 as a novel regulator of basic fibroblast growth factor in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis
Sansoni ER, Sautter NB, Mace JC, Smith TL, Yawn JR, Lawrence LA, Schlosser RJ, Soler ZM, Mulligan JK, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2015
Cognitive function in chronic rhinosinusitis: a controlled clinical study
Soler ZM, Eckert MA, Storck K, Schlosser RJ, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2015
Volumetric computed tomography analysis of the olfactory cleft in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
Soler ZM, Pallanch JF, Sansoni ER, Jones CS, Lawrence LA, Schlosser RJ, Mace JC, Smith TL, Inter Forum Allergy Rhinol, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

Kountakis: The Frontal Sinus
Chapter: Frontal sinus cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Woodworth BA, Schlosser RJEdition 2nd,2016
Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery
Chapter: Chronic rhinosinusitis and polyposis
Woodworth BA, Schlosser RJEditors: Snow, Wackym.Edition 18th,2016
Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis
Chapter: Role of vitamin D in pathogenesis of chronic sinusitis with nasal polyposis
Shahangian A, Schlosser RJEditors: Woodworth BA, Poetker DM, Reh DD.Karger, Basel, Switzerland2016
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Chapter: Epistaxis
Bleier BS, Schlosser RJEditors: Ryan M.Edition 5th,2012
Hwang PH and Kennedy DW
Chapter: CSF leaks and encephaloceles
Woodworth BA, Schlosser RJEditors: Hwang PH and Kennedy DW.2012
Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Chapter: Endoscopic Transplanum and Sella Approach
Wang EW, Vandergrift WA, Schlosser RJEditors: Palmer JN and Chiu AC.2012
Endoscopic sinus surgery: Optimizing outcomes and avoiding failures
Chapter: Surgical salvage of the dysfunctional sinus
Wang EW, Schlosser RJEditors: Schlosser RJ and Harvey RJ.2012
Rhinology
Chapter: Epistaxis: Etiology
Swift AC, Bleier BS, Bhalla RK, Schlosser RJEditors: Fokkens W.2012
Endoscopic sinus surgery: Optimizing outcomes and avoiding failures
Chapter: Avoiding ESS-related litigation
Schlosser RJEditors: Schlosser RJ and Harvey RJ.2012
Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Chapter: CSF Physiology and Endoscopic CSF leak
Psaltis A, Schlosser RJEditors: Marple B and Devaiah.2012
Endoscopic sinus surgery: Optimizing outcomes and avoiding failures
Chapter: Proficient ESS
Harvey RJ, Schlosser RJEditors: Schlosser RJ and Harvey RJ.2012
Head and Neck Surgery
Chapter: Image guidance for sinus tumors
Bleier BS, Schlosser RJEditors: Har-El G, Nathan CA, Day TA, Nguyen SA.2012
Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
Chapter: Sphenoid Sinus Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and Encephalocele Repair
Bleier BS, Schlosser RJEditors: Palmer JN and Chiu AC.2012
Endoscopic Skull Base and Brain Surgery: Tips and Pearls
Chapter: Navigation in Endoscopic Paranasal and Skull Base Surgery
Bleier BS, Schlosser RJEditors: Stamm A.2011
The Maxillary Sinus: Medical and Surgical Management
Chapter: Medical management of maxillary sinusitis in the postsurgical sinus
Debnath NI, Schlosser RJEditors: Duncavage J, Becker S.2010
Nasal Polyposis
Chapter: Nasal polyps in cystic fibrosis
Sheahan PO, Harvey RJ, Schlosser RJEditors: Onerci M, Ferguson BJ.2009
Rhinosinusitis: A guide for diagnosis and management
Chapter: Diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis
Schlosser RJ, Harvey RJEditors: Thaler ER, Kennedy DW.Springer2008
Surgical Atlas
Chapter: Endoscopic repair of CSF leaks
Woodworth BA, Schlosser RJEditors: Kountakis.2007
Scott Brown's Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Chapter: Nasal endoscopy
Schlosser RJ, Kennedy DWEdition 7th,2006
Surgical approaches to the sella turcica
Neal JP, Osguthorpe JD, Schlosser RJEditors: De Souza.2006
Allergy: The otolaryngologist's approach
Chapter: History and physical examination in the allergy patient
Osguthorpe JD, Schlosser RJEditors: Mabry, Ferguson, Krouse.American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Washington, DC2005
The Frontal Sinus
Chapter: Frontal sinus CSF leaks
Woodworth BA, Schlosser RJEditors: Draf, Senior, Kountakis.Springer2005
Merck Manual of Medical Information: Home Edition
Chapter: Disorders of the nose and sinuses
Schlosser RJ, Kennedy DWEdition 2nd,2002
Powered instrumentation in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Chapter: Powered dissection in the frontal drillout procedure
Gross CW, Schlosser RJEditors: Yanagisawa, Christmas, Mirante.Singular, San Diego, CA2001
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Abstracts/Posters

Assessment of Culture Necessity in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Ghegan MD, Wise SK, Schlosser RJ, American Rhinologic Society, Washington, DC, 1/1/2007
A gelatin-thrombin matrix for hemostasis after endoscopic sinus surgery
Woodworth BA, Chandra R, LeBenger J, Leberknight E, Schlosser RJ, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada, 1/19/2006
Presence of surfactant lamellar bodies in normal and diseased sinus mucosa.
Woodworth BA, Smyth N, Spicer SS, Schulte BA, Schlosser RJ, American Rhinologic Society, New York, NY, 1/19/2004
Signal transduction mechanisms in substance P mediated ciliostimulation.
Schlosser RJ, Czaja JM, Yang B, McCaffrey TV, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1995
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Lectures

Hand Lothrop: A new variation
Los Angeles, CA - 1/25/2016
Redefining FESS success
Los Angeles, CA - 1/25/2016
Extended pituitary surgery: otolaryngologist perspective
Los Angeles, CA - 1/25/2016
Endoscopic skull base surgery: ENT lessons learned
Los Angeles, CA - 1/25/2016
CRS and depression
Chicago, IL - 1/19/2016
Management of spontaneous CSF leaks and encephaloceles
Chicago, IL - 1/18/2016
Topical therapies for fungal rhinosinusitis: Role of deliver devices, position and techniques
Chicago, IL - 1/18/2016
Olfactory dysfunction in CRS: Medical and surgical outcomes
Chicago, IL - 1/18/2016
Complications of fungal sinusitis
St Thomas, USVI - 1/15/2016
Endoscopic skull base surgery: Evolution or revolution?
Philadelphia, PA - 1/11/2016
Evidence based treatment for nasal polyps
Tucson, AZ - 1/10/2016
Hemostasis in FESS
Tucson, AZ - 1/10/2016
Hand Lothrop
1/6/2016
Rigid reconstruction in skull base surgery
1/6/2016
Updates in rhinology: Keeping your practice at the cutting edge
Dallas, TX - 1/30/2015
Using evidence to improve CRS outcomes
Homestead, VA - 1/29/2015
Fibroblast Proliferation and Vitamin D Deficiency in Chronic Sinusitis.
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
Sino-nasal Outcome Test 22 in a Control Population: A Cross-sectional Study and Systematic Review.
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
Factors impacting cerebrospinal fluid leak rates in endoscopic sellar surgery.
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
Impact of postoperative endoscopy upon clinical outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery.
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
A novel olfactory cleft endoscopy scale for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
Olfactory-specific quality of life outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery.
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
Panel on Building a successful career in research: pearls from the PI's
Dallas, TX - 1/26/2015
The Presence Of Increased Sinonasal Fibroblasts Is Associated With More Severe CRSwNP.
Dallas, TX - 1/25/2015
Cluster analysis and prediction of treatment outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis.
Dallas, TX - 1/25/2015
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