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Mark Criswell, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Eglin AFB, FL

MarkCriswellMD, FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Eglin AFB, FL

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT), Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Facial Plastic Surgery

Comprehensive otolaryngology practice for military and VA beneficiaries in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. My patients are a mix of adults and pediatrics.

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  • Office

    96th Med. Group, ENT Clinic
    307 Boatner Dr
    Eglin AFB, FL 32542
    Phone+1 850-883-8264
    Fax+1 850-883-8253
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Summary

  • I am a board certified otolaryngologist / head and neck surgeon who maintains a full time general ENT practice with adults and pediatrics. I served as an otolaryngologist on 3 continents for the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Now I work as a contract ENT surgeon at one of the largest Air Force bases to provide care for active duty, retirees and their families.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 - 2001
  • Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist Hospital
    Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1997 - 2017
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2010 - 2011
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1995 - 1998
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Airborne Badge, Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards), Army Commendation Medal, Korea Defense Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal U.S. Army, 1988-2016
  • Colonel U.S. Army, 2012
  • Mentor of the Year, Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, GA Interservice Physician Assistant Program, 2009

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Reporting results of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome surgery trials  
    Kerizian EJ, Weaver EM, Criswell MA, de Vries N, Woodson BT, Piccirillo JF, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 4/2011
  • Hyperthermic, supersaturated humidification in the treatment of xerostomia  
    Criswell MA, Sinha CK, Laryngoscope, 6/2001

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hyperthermic, supersaturated humidification in the treatment of xerostomia
    Criswell MA, Sinha CK, Southern Triological Meeting, Marco Island, FL, 1/12/2001
  • Septic temporomandibular arthritis
    Criswell MA, Tran LE, Zalzal G, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS, New Orleans, LA, 9/26/1999

Lectures

  • Advances in sleep surgery 
    Sleep Medicine Conference, Landstuhl, Germany - 12/11/2013
  • Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome 
    Grand Rounds, Fort Stewart, GA - 10/28/2010
  • Anatomy and physiology of the ear (regular lecture for semiannual course) 
    CAOHC Hearing Conservation Course, Fort Stewart, GA - 8/5/2009
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Committees

  • Member, Sleep Disorders Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS 2008 - 2011

Research History

  • Attending Otolaryngologist, Madigan Army Medical CenterChanneling radiofrequency reduction of the tongue base with Coblation for sleep apnea2006 - 2007
  • Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Neuroscience & Neuroanatomy, Univ. of UtahInvestigating homeobox gene control of auditory nuclei in chick embryos using microsurgical rhombomere transplantation and fate mapping techniques1996 - 1997
  • Medical Student, Univ. of New Mexico Medical CenterSudden sensorineural hearing loss in health care personnel1993 - 1993

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