William R Blythe MD FACS
Partner at East Alabama Ear, Nose and Throat, P.C.
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1965 1st AveOpelika, AL 36801
Phone+1 334-705-0012
Fax+1 334-705-0378
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Summary
- Dr. William Blythe is a distinguished otolaryngologist based in Opelika, Alabama specializing in areas such as pediatric otolaryngology, otolaryngic allergy, sinus surgery, head and neck oncology, and laryngology. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1992 and completed his residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Since 1997, Dr. Blythe has served as Owner and Partner at East Alabama Ear Nose and Throat PC, and currently holds the position of Chief of Staff at East Alabama Medical Center. His written contributions to JAMA Otolaryngology and other prestigious publications display his impact in the field. He is also recognized with meaningful certifications and fellowships from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, American College of Surgeons, and American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1997- University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1992
University of AlabamaBS, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, 1984 - 1988
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1993 - 1998
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification WRS Health Web EHR and Practice Management System, WRS Health, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EHR and Practice Management System, Waiting Room Solutions, 2011, 2013-2017
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsImpedance-Controlled Multipoint Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Masayoshi Takashima, Randall A Ow, Richard D Thrasher, Ellen M O'Malley, William R Blythe
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2026-06-01 - Response to Letter to the Editor: Probing the Neuropsychological Nexus in Chronic Rhinitis: Reflections on the NEUROMARK Trial.Masayoshi Takashima, Randall Ow, Richard Thrasher, Ellen O'Malley, William R Blythe
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2026-03-01 - 1 citationsThe Unrealized Potential of the Reg-ent ENT Clinical Data Registry.Anirudh Saraswathula, Soham Roy, William R Blythe, Christine G Gourin, Emily F Boss
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2023-08-01
Press Mentions
CMOs: 11 Things Your Employees, Colleagues Want to Tell YouFebruary 6th, 2023- East Alabama Health Sleep Program Earns Inspire Care Team of Excellence AwardJune 7th, 2023
Committees
- Director at Large, Private Practice, AAO-HNS Board of Directors 2018 - Present
- Mamber, AAO-HNS CPT Committee 2012 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Member
External Links
- East Alabama ENThttp://www.eaent.com
- EAMChttp://www.eamc.org
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