
Maria V Suurna MD
Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine
Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Miami Health
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1400 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136
Phone+1 305-325-5511
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Education & Training
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2009 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2004 - 2009
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sleep Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Lateral Axillary Approach for Placement of the Fifth-Generation Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantable Pulse Generator.Phillip Huyett, Maria V Suurna
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2025-09-01 - Bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea: a nonrandomized clinical trial.B Tucker Woodson, David T Kent, Colin Huntley, Melyssa K Hancock, Douglas J Van Daele
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2025-07-24 - Should Adjunct Palatopharyngeal Surgery Be Performed With Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for OSA Treatment?Maria V Suurna, Betzamel Lopez
The Laryngoscope. 2025-06-03
Journal Articles
- Upper‐Airway Stimulation Before, After, or Without Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: A Two‐Year PerspectiveMaria Suurna, MD, The Laryngoscope
- Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Disordered BreathingJiahui Lin, Maria Suurna, ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
Miller School Experts Present Eye-Opening Research at SLEEP 2025July 16th, 2025
The Florida Otolaryngology Community Welcomes You to Miami Beach for #OTOMTG24September 11th, 2024
Mouth Guard Good Option to CPAP for Some, Study FindsJune 7th, 2021- Join now to see all
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