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Neil Gildener-Leapman, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Albany, NY, Albany Medical Center

NeilGildener-LeapmanMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Albany, NY

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Associate Residency Program Director, Albany Medical College

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Summary

  • Studies at Albany Medical Center Otolaryngology:

    1) Title of Research Protocol: Sleep Study in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

    Sleep Apnea is a relatively common medical condition that affects many people within the general population in the United States. Sleep Apnea is characterized by reduced airflow or shortness of breath, which can lead to poor quality of sleep and increased risk of health challenges due in part to the body’s reaction to disrupted sleep and reduced oxygen levels. Recent studies have shown significantly higher rates of sleep apnea in patients with head and neck cancer. Furthermore, those who underwent chemoradiation for head and neck cancer appeared to have an even greater risk for developing sleep apnea, compared to the general population. Patients with sleep apnea often experience problems such as daytime tiredness and may experience a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, which can greatly affect a patient’s overall health and well-being.
    It is our goal with this research study to analyze the onset of sleep apnea in patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving chemoradiation.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2007
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Charles Eckert Surgery Award 2007
  • Medical School AOA Society 2006
  • Medical Student Research Certificate of Merit 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intratumoral regulatory T cells upregulate immunosuppressive molecules in head and neck cancer patients  
    Hyun-bae J; Gildener-Leapman N; Li J; Srivastava R; Gibson S; Whiteside TL; Ferris RL, Br J Cancer, 1/29/2013
  • Promising Systemic Immunotherapies in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma  
    Gildener-Leapman N, Ferris RL, Bauman JE, Oral Oncol, 1/11/2013
  • Tailored Immunotherapy for HPV Positive Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer  
    Gildener-Leapman N; Ferris RL; Lee JH, Oral Oncol, 1/11/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Phase I Trial Of Intratumoral Administration Of HF10 In Patients With Refractory Superficial Cancer: Immune Correlates Of Virus Injection. Poster Presentation
    Gildener-Leapman N, ASCO, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2013
  • The Use of GIA Stapler for Sternocleidomastoid muscle flap in parotidectomy defect reconstruction. Poster Presentation
    Gildener-Leapman N, COSM, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2013
  • Silicone Tracheal Stenting for Voice Rehabilitation in Poor Candidates for Open Airway Surgery, Poster Presentation.
    Gildener-Leapman N, Triologic Society, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Mechanisms by Which Tumor Antigen-Specific Antibodies Enhance and Skew Tumor Antigen-Specific Cellular Immune Responses 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2014
  • A Novel Mechanical Nitinol Prosthetic Tongue 
    Monterey, CA - 1/1/2014
  • HPV-specific immunophenotypic differences in immune checkpoint receptor expression and regulatory T cell populations in the peripheral blood of OPSCC patients. 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2014
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Committees

  • Member, Albany Medical Center Cancer Committee 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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