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Nelson Powell, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), East Palo Alto, CA, Stanford Health Care

NelsonBertPowellMDDDS

Otolaryngology (ENT) East Palo Alto, CA

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery, Sleep Medicine, Facial Plastic Surgery

Adjunct Clinical Prof of Sleep Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Stanford University Medical Center
    Stanford University Medical Center1980 - 1983
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityInternship, Surgery, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of California School of Dentistry
    University of California School of DentistryDDS, 1970 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 2022
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Achievement in Medicine Award Santa Clara County Medical Association, 2001
  • Ira Tresley Research Award Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1987
  • Mosby Award 1974
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical Orthognathic management of sleep apnea.  
    Schendel SA, Powell NB, Craniofac Surg
  • Hypopharyngeal airway surgery in the pediatric patient with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.  
    Hester JE, Powell NB, Riley RW, Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
  • Upper airway surgery does have a major role in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea “The tail end of the dog.  
    Powell NB, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Hypopharyngeal Airway Surgery in the Pediatric Patient.
    Hester JE, Powell NB, Riley RR, Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
  • Large eddy simulation for estimating flow instabilities associated with obstructive sleep apnea in a pharyngeal airway.
    Mihaescu M, Mylavarapu G, Luzan C, Gutmark E, Powell N, Int. Conf. on jets wakes and separated flows, Cincinnati,-Ohio USA
  • Cranio-facial abnormalities and upper airway surgery in obstructive sleep apnea.
    Guilleminault C, Powell NB, Riley RW, 22nd Annual meeting of the S.E.P.C.R., proceedings and abstracts.
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Press Mentions

  • Sleep Medicine
    Sleep MedicineSeptember 3rd, 2016

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