Ahmad Reza Sedaghat MD , PhD

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; Director, Division of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull Base Surgery; Director of Clinical Research;

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University of Cincinnati Medical Center3113 Bellevue Ave, Suite 4400Cincinnati, OH 45213
Phone+1 513-475-8351

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Summary

Dr. Ahmad Sedaghat is a Professor, Director of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull Base Surgery, and Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Sedaghat has published over 180 peer reviewed studies and given invited presentations on the field of rhinology nationally and internationally.

Education & Training

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2014 - 2015
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2014
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalInternship, Surgery, 2009 - 2010
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Columbia UniversityB.S., Biomedical engineering, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2019 - 2028
MA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

George L. Adams Young Faculty Award Triological Society, 2022
Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 2021
Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2018

Clinical Trials

RhinAer Procedure for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis Study Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 31
COMPLETED
NA
Vivaer® Procedure for Treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction Study Start of enrollment: 2020 Aug 12
COMPLETED
NA
The Vivaer Procedure for Treatment of the Septal Swell Bodies (SWELL) Start of enrollment: 2021 Sep 14
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Reduction of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension with Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use.
Adam S Vesole, Steven A Gordon, Ahmad R Sedaghat, Katie M Phillips, Jonathan Forbes
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2026-08-01
Validation of Control Classifications Using the Chronic Rhinosinusitis Control Test as Comprehensive Reflections of Disease Burden.
Nikhil Parail, Christine W Lee, Imani H Agard, Firas A Houssein, James S Coxe
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice. 2026-07-01
Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Chronic Rhinosinusitis Control Test for Global Use.
Hye K Pae, Detong Xia, Hanzhong Sun, Yudi Chen, Kwangoh Yi
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2026-06-09

Press Mentions

2025 Best of Scientific Orals Showcase Cutting-Edge ResearchSeptember 29th, 2025
True Signs of Spring Pollenating as Allergy Season in Cincinnati ReturnsMarch 7th, 2023
Is It COVID or Is It Allergies?May 11th, 2022