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Brendan O'Connell, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Charlotte, NC, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Charlotte, NC

Neurotology

Assistant Professor- Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Brendan O'Connell is a Neurotologist at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He is board certified in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and completed further fellowship training in Otology/Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.


    Dr. O'Connell's research interests include the preservation of acoustic hearing after cochlear implantation and the role of electrocochleography to minimize trauma during cochlear implant surgery. This expertise allows for individualized cochlear implant surgical planning and maximizes post-operative outcomes.


    Dr. O’Connell has published over 50 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and has presented both nationally and internationally on cochlear implantation and skull base surgery. He has received grants from the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. During fellowship, he was the recipient of research awards from the American Otologic and Neurotologic Societies.


    He was recently elected to the editorial board of Otolaryngology- Case Reports, and serves as a reviewer for other journals in this field.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Neurotology, 2017
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2015
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2010
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Spanish, with Distinction, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2010 - 2015
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Award ANS, 2016-2017
  • Research Award AOS, 2016
  • Cleft Palate Research Award, Best Oral Presentation SENTAC, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness and tinnitus suppression  
    Houlder JT, O’Connell BP, Hedley-Williams A, Wanna GB, American J of Oto, 1/1/2017
  • The natural history of petroclival meningioma: a volumetric study  
    Hunter JB, Yawn RJ, Wang R, O’Connell BP, Carlson ML, Akshitkumar M, Haynes DS, Thompson RC, Weaver KD, Wanna GB, Otol Neurotol, 1/1/2017
  • Outcomes of the suture “pull-through” technique for repair of lateral skull base CSF fistula and encephaloceles  
    O’Connell BP, Hunter JB, Sweeney AD, Thompson RC, Chambless LB, Wanna GB, Rivas A, Otol Neurotol, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Head and Neck Surgery. 
    Chapter: Congenital Disorders of the Inner Ear. 
    Rizk HR, O’Connell BP, Camilon R, Meyer TAJP Brothers2015
  • Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide. 
    Chapter: Cholesteatoma. 
    O'Connell BP, Meyer TAEditors: McRackan T, Brackmann D.Plural Publishing2015
  • Clinical Otology. 
    Chapter: Temporal Bone Trauma. 
    O’Connell BP, Lambert PR, Huang MEditors: Pensak M.Thieme2015
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Insertion depth impacts speech perception and hearing preservation for lateral wall electrodes.
    O’Connell BP, Hunter JB, Haynes DS, Holder JT, Dedmon MM, Noble JH, Dawant BM, Wanna GB, Triological Society Sections meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2017
  • Improving resident familiarity with the translabyrinthine approach to the internal auditory canal.
    Dedmon MM, O’Connell BP, Adams A, Haynes DS, Wanna GB, North American Skull Base Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2017
  • Aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and vestibular schwannoma growth.
    Hunter JB, O’Connell BP, Bennett ML, Rivas A, Wanna GB, Thompson RC, Haynes DS, North American Skull Base Society Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • The importance of electrode location and structure preservation in cochlear implantation. 
    Chapel Hill, NC - 1/1/2016
  • Scalar location of electrodes impacts speech perception. 
    Chapel Hill, NC - 1/1/2016
  • The impact of scalar electrode location on audiologic outcomes of cochlear implantation. 
    Dublin, Ireland - 1/1/2016
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Other

Authored Content

  • Cochleostomy and Facial Recess Packing Alter Cochlear Implant Electrode Location in a Human Cochlea ModelMay 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • HEARRING http://www.hearring.com/wp-hearring/prof-brendan-oconnell-md/
  • UNC Center of Excellencehttp://www.hearring.com/wp-hearring/unc-chapel-hill-school-of-medicine/

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