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Ronald Amedee, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), New Orleans, LA

RonaldGerardAmedeeMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) New Orleans, LA

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Neurotology

Professor of Otolaryngology, Tulane University

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  • Office

    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Phone+1 504-842-4000

Summary

  • Ronald Amedee, MD, is an experienced otolaryngologist located in New Orleans, LA, specializing in otology and neurotology. He completed his medical education at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine and has held numerous academic and clinical positions, including Professor/Chair and an Associate Dean at Tulane University School of Medicine and similar roles at Ochsner Health. He is also currently serving as Professor and Director of the Ochsner Clinical School in partnership with The University of Queensland (Australia) Medical School. Dr. Amedee' s expertise includes hearing loss, tinnitus complaints, and balance disorders secondary to inner ear disease. He has been recognized by inclusion in AOA Medical School Honor Society, Best Doctors in America, is a recipient of the ACGME Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award, and the AIAMC Ethel Weinberg Award. He is extensively published in the peer-reviewed medical literature and his most recent scholarly works are published in the Ochsner Journal.

Education & Training

  • Albert Ludwig University
    Albert Ludwig UniversityOtology, Neurotology and Skull Based Surgery, Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1981
  • Nicholls State University
    Nicholls State UniversityB.S., Biology, 1973 - 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America Best Doctors, 1996-2021
  • Parker Palmer Courage to Lead ACGME, 2019
  • Ethel Weinberg, MD Annual Award Alliance of Independent Academic Medical Centers (AIAMC), 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Potential national savings from prescribing guideline-recommended antibiotics for acute rhinosinusitis  
    Riley CA, Amedee RG, Am J Rhinol, 1/1/2016
  • Productivity costs decrease after endoscopic sinus surgery for refractory chronic rhinosinusitis  
    Riley CA, Amedee RG, Am J Rhinol, 1/1/2016
  • Institutional oversight of the graduate medical education enterprise: Development of an annual institutional review  
    Amedee RG, Piazza J, The Ochsner Journal, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Implementing a standardized and sustainable resident sign-out process at Ochsner Clinic Foundation: An AIAMC national initiative IV project
    Breaux J, McLendon R, Stedman R, Gupta N, Shum K, Khan M, Ellent E, Amedee RG, Piazza J, Wolterman R, The Ochsner Journal, 1/1/2016
  • Developing a practical and sustainable faculty development program with a focus on teaching quality improvement and patient safety: An alliance for independent academi...
    Rodrigue C, Seoane L, Gala RB, Piazza J, Amedee RG, National Initiative III, The Ochsner Journal, 1/1/2013
  • Intraoperative Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid Surgery. Is it Worth the Cost?
    Fatakia AA, Gremillion G, Amedee RG, Triological Society Combined Sectional Meeting, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Characteristics of an Effective GMEC 
    National Harbor, MD - 1/1/2016
  • The Journey from a Great Idea to Sustainable Improvement: Ochsner Health System 
    Tucson, AZ - 1/1/2016
  • The Clinical Learning Environment's (CLE) Road to 2020 
    Tucson, AZ - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Seventeenth Annual Report 2014 published by the State of Louisiana 
    Rigby PG, Pinsky WW, Amedee RG, Weiss J, Hilton C, Gururaja RP, and Chesson A
    1/1/2014
  • Sixteenth Annual Report 2013 published by the State of Louisiana 
    Rigby PG, Pinsky WW, Amedee RG, Weiss J, Hilton C, Gururaja RP, and Chesson A
    1/1/2013
  • Fifteenth Annual Report 2012 published by the State of Louisiana 
    Rigby PG, Pinsky WW, Amedee RG, Weiss J, Hilton C, Gururaja RP, and Chesson A
    1/1/2012
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Press Mentions

  • 88 Doctors-in-Training at the University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health Receive White Coats
    88 Doctors-in-Training at the University of Queensland Medical School – Ochsner Health Receive White CoatsJanuary 28th, 2025

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