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Merry Sebelik, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Atlanta, GA, Emory University Hospital Midtown

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Atlanta, GA

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Professor, Division of Head & Neck Endocrine Surgery, Emory University OTOHNS

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Summary

  • I am a Head & Neck oncologic surgeon with a special focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery. I provide point-of-care head and neck ultrasound and am an American College of Surgeons ultrasound instructor. I assisted in development of clinical practice guidelines for head and neck ultrasound and accreditation through the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine. I am also keenly interested in thyroid surgical care and education in low-resource settings throughout the world and have chaired the Humanitarian Efforts Committee of the American Academy of OTO-HNS, as well as participated with the Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgery of the World Health Organization.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • Aurora Health Care
    Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1986
  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine
    University of South Alabama College of Medicine1980 - 1981
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville
    University of Wisconsin-Platteville1977 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1999 - 2023
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2009
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2004 - 2006
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2005
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1987 - 1999
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1991 - 1996
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, 2020
  • Platinum Provider Award Emory Healthcare Physician Practice Group, 2019
  • Top Doctor Peer Recognition Award Atlanta Magazine, 2018-2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intratonsillar Abscess: A Not-So-Rare Entity  
    Giurintano JP, Kortebein S, Thompson J, Sebelik ME, McLevy-Bazzanella J, International J Ped Otorhinolaryngol, 1/1/2019
  • Ultrasound Guidance for Implantation of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in a Breast Implant Patient  
    Merry Sebelik, Raj C Dedhia, The Laryngoscope
  • Current Experience of Ultrasound Training in Otolaryngology Residency Programs  
    Peter M Vila, Lisa A Orloff, Kara D Meister, Merry Sebelik, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Lymphedema Therapy: Access and Outcomes
    Shires CB, Klug T, Eid A, Sebelik ME, AHNS Meeting, Austin, TX, 1/1/2019
  • Effect of Salivary Bypass Tube Use on Outcomes After Salvage Total Laryngectomy
    Shires CB, Vuncannon J, El Deiry M, Sebelik ME, AAO-HNS Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2018
  • Use of Montgomery Salivary Bypass Tubes and Pharyngocutaneous Fistula Following Salvage Laryngectomy
    Smith AM, Langsdon S, Boughter JB, Vuncannon J, El-Deiry M, Sebelik ME, Shires CB, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Sialendoscopy for Radioactive Iodine-Related Sialadenitis 
    1/27/2019
  • Utility of Hand-Held Ultrasound to Assess Vocal Cord Mobility After Cardiac Surgery in Infants and Children 
    Atlanta, GA - 1/16/2019
  • 5 Ways Ultrasound Improves Thyroid Surgical Management 
    Lima, Peru - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • Contemporary Ultrasound of the Head and Neck 
    Sofferman RA, Orloff LA, Smith RB, Sebelik ME, Baskin HJ, Ahuja AT, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery
    1/1/2014
  • Otolaryngology Simulation Forum: A Potpourri from the Cutting Edge 
    Malloy KM, Pinto J, Sebelik ME, Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery
    1/1/2012

Press Mentions

  • Tools of the Trade
    Tools of the TradeFebruary 9th, 2023
  • UNMC Department of Anesthesiology Lends a Helping Hand in Rural Rwanda
    UNMC Department of Anesthesiology Lends a Helping Hand in Rural RwandaNovember 15th, 2016

Committees

  • Committee Member, Simulation Education Committee AAO-HNS 2016 - Present
  • Member, Domestic Volunteerism Subcommittee, Member Global Education Subcommittee, Operation Giving Back Global Partnerships Committee, American College of Surgeons 2016 - Present
  • Committee Member, Endocrine Surgery Committee AAO-HNS 2012 - 2016
  • Committee Member, Humanitarian Committee AHNS 2012 - 2016
  • Chair, Humanitarian Efforts Committee, AAOHNS 2012 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations