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Robert Morrison, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Ann Arbor, MI

Robert Morrison MD FACS (He/Him)

Laryngology & Voice Disorders


Associate Professor, Director and Quality and Outcomes, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Medical Director, UH Speech Language Pathology; Co-Director, Complex Airway Intervention and Reconstruction Program; , Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan

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  • Michigan Medicine Vocal Health Center | Taubman CenterFloor 1 Reception A, 1500 E Medical Center Dr SPC 5312Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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Summary

  • Dr. Morrison is an Associate Professor in the Division of Laryngology of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has a clinical practice which sub-specializes in the surgical and medical management of airway, voice, and swallowing disorders. He developed and directs the University of Michigan Complex Airway Intervention and Reconstruction (AIR) Program, and is an active contributing member of the North American Airway Collaborative (NoAAC), helping to drive innovation in the understanding and treatment of complex airway disorders. He serves as Director for Quality and Outcomes for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Medical Director for the Department of Speech Language Pathology in adult hospitals at the University of Michigan.

    Dr. Morrison received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University. He completed his post-graduate surgical training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan during which he completed an 18-month NIH funded research fellowship in the Biomedical Engineering with a focus on 3D-printing applications in surgery, patient-specific medical device development, and cartilage tissue engineering. He then completed a fellowship in Laryngology and Complex Airway Reconstruction at the Vanderbilt Voice Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Morrison has completed additional education and leadership experiences in patient safety and quality improvement (PS/QI) including the AAMC Teaching 4 Quality curriculum and the University of Michigan PASQUAL scholars program. He serves a number of institutional roles in PS/QI leadership, implementation, and also directs the residency PS/QI educational curriculum. Dr. Morrison has research interests representative of his diverse training background. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and gives lectures and instructional courses nationally on airway stenosis and laryngologic disorders.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Laryngology, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2011 - 2017
  • University of Michigan Medical Center
    University of Michigan Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2013 - 2015
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Gonzaga University
    Gonzaga UniversityBS, Cum Laude

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2014 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • Otolaryngology
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • "Best of Orals" Awards American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNSF), 2016, 2018
  • Research Recognition Award, 3rd place Michigan Otolaryngological Society, 2015
  • Making a Difference Award University of Michigan, 2012-2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mitigation of Tracheobronchomalacia with 3D-Printed Personalized Medical Devices in Pediatric Patients  
    Morrison RJ, Hollister SJ, Niedner MF, Park AH, Mehta DK, Ohye RG, Green GE, Science Transl Med, 1/1/2015
  • Pathologic Fibroblasts in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis Amplify Local Inflammatory Signals  
    [13.] Morrison RJ, Katsantonis N, Motz KM, Hillel AT, Garrett CG, Netterville JL, Wootten CT, Majka SM, Blackwell TS, Drake WP, Gelbard AH, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 10/16/2018
  • Co-Culture of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Chondrocytes on Three-Dimensionally Printed Bioscaffolds for Craniofacial Cartilage Engineering  
    Morrison RJ, Nasser HB, Kashlan KN, Zopf DA, Milner DJ, Flanagan CL, Wheeler MB, Green GE, Hollister SJ, Laryngoscope, 4/18/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Quantifying the Effect of Surgical Intervention on Glottic Airflow in Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility Utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics
    [22.] Morrison RJ, Gelbard AG, Rios G, Wootten CT, Luo H, The Fall Voice Conference, Seattle, WA, 10/2018
  • The Role of IL-17A in Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis
    [21.] Morrison RJ, Katsantonis NG, Motz KM, Hillel AT, Wootten CT, Gelbard AG, The Fall Voice Conference, Seattle, WA, 10/2018
  • Pathologic Fibroblasts in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis Amplify Local Inflammatory Signals
    Morrison RJ, Katsantonis NG, Motz KM, Hillel AT, Wootten CT, Gelbard AG, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 10/2018
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Lectures

  • 3D Printing in Otolaryngology Instructional Course 
    AAO-HSNF Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA - 10/2018
  • 3D Printing in Otolaryngology Instructional Course 
    AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL - 9/2017
  • Esophageal Disorders 
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Bioresorbable Tracheobronchial Splint 
    Morrison RJ, Flanagan CL, Wright JK, Weatherwax KJ, Hollister SJ, Green GE (on behalf of: University of Michigan Health System), U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Auto-Immune & Inflammatory Conditions Affecting the Upper Airway
    Auto-Immune & Inflammatory Conditions Affecting the Upper AirwayJanuary 10th, 2025
  • Laryngeal, Tracheal, and Bronchial Stenosis
    Laryngeal, Tracheal, and Bronchial StenosisJanuary 10th, 2025

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