RusselKahmkeMDMBA, MMCi, FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Durham, NC

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Sleep Medicine, Clinical Informatics

Associate Professor Of Surgery

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Office
2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
Phone+1 919-684-6357

Fax+1 919-681-7949
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Education & Training

University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2015 - 2016
Duke University HospitalResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2015
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2016 - 2024
AL State Medical License Active through 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Preventive Medicine Clinical Informatics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Patient Navigation for Timely, Guideline-Adherent Adjuvant Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A National Landscape Analysis.
Duckett, K., Evan M Graboyes, Michelle Chappell, Kelsey A Duckett, Katherine Sterba, Chanita Hughes Halbert, Elizabeth G Hill, Bhishamjit Chera, Jessica McCay, Sidhart...> ;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2023 Dec 1
A Preliminary Study Comparing the Performance of Thyroid Molecular Tests to a Deep Learning Algorithm in Predicting Malignancy in Indeterminate Thyroid Fine Needle Asp...
Serge Assaad, David Dov, Christine Park, Richard Davis, Shahar Z Kovalsky, Walter T Lee, Russel R Kahmke, Daniel J Rocke, Jonathan Cohen, Ahuva Weiss-Meilik, Ricardo H...> ;Thyroid. 2024 Apr 1
2 citations
Malnutrition and Adverse Outcomes After Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer.
William T Reed, Rong Jiang, Tetsu Ohnuma, Russel R Kahmke, Shreyas Pyati, Vijay Krishnamoorthy, Karthik Raghunathan, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters> ;JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2024 Jan 1
Delays Starting Postoperative Radiotherapy Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Mohamed Faisal Kassir, Shaun A Nguyen, Emily A Brennan, Bhishamjit S Chera, Katherine R Sterba, Chanita Hughes Halbert, Elizabeth G Hill, Jessica McCay, Sidharth V Pur...> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2024 Feb 1
Deep-Learning-Based Screening and Ancillary Testing for Thyroid Cytopathology.
David Dov, Danielle Elliott Range, Jonathan Cohen, Jonathan Bell, Daniel J Rocke, Russel R Kahmke, Ahuva Weiss-Meilik, Walter T Lee, Ricardo Henao, Lawrence Carin, Sha...> ;The American Journal of Pathology. 2023 Sep 1
Lateral neck dissection surgeon volume and complications in head and neck endocrine malignancy.
James C Campbell, Hui-Jie Lee, Trinitia Y Cannon, Russel R Kahmke, Walter T Lee, Liana Puscas, Daniel J Rocke> ;Gland Surgery. 2023 Jul 31
1 citations
Soft Tissue Trauma: Critical Recognition and Timing of Intervention in Emergency Presentations.
Nicholas W Clark, Dane M Barrett, Russel R Kahmke, David B Powers, Charles R Woodard> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2023 Dec 1
Larynx Cancer: Reconstructive Options.
Russel Kahmke, Mirabelle Sajisevi> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2023 Apr 1
1 citations
The evolution of facial reanimation techniques.
Debbie R Pan, Nicholas W Clark, Russel R Kahmke, Brett T Phillips, Dane M Barrett, Chiang, H.> ;American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2023 Mar 1
Sociodemographic Differences in Patient-Reported Pain and Pain Management of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer in a Community Oncology Setting.
Arun Bhardwaj, Amila Patel, Duaa Kuziez, Rylan Larsen, Sanjit Misra, Ben Pearson, Blaine D Smith, Rebecca L Rohde, Eric Adjei Boakye, Russel R Kahmke, Nosayaba Osazuwa...> ;JCO Oncology Practice. 2023 Mar 1
2 citations
Thyroid Cytopathology Cancer Diagnosis from Smartphone Images Using Machine Learning.
Serge Assaad, David Dov, Richard Davis, Shahar Kovalsky, Walter T Lee, Russel Kahmke, Daniel Rocke, Jonathan Cohen, Ricardo Henao, Lawrence Carin, Danielle Elliott Range> ;Modern Pathology. 2023 Jun 1
2 citations
Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: A pilot study.
Jonathan Cohen, William Reed, Matthew W Foster, Russel R Kahmke, Daniel J Rocke, Liana Puscas, Trinitia Y Cannon, Walter T Lee> ;Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2023 Feb 1
1 citations
Integrated Health Maintenance Reminders for Improved HPV Vaccine Administration: Toward Improvements in Completion Disparities.
Jess D Rames, Nicholas A Frisco, Rong Jiang, Kevin P Shah, Russel R Kahmke, Liana Puscas, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, Daniel J Rocke> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2023 Jul 1
2 citations
Prediction model to estimate overall survival benefit of postoperative radiotherapy for resected major salivary gland cancers.
Corbin D Jacobs, Ian Barak, Sin-Ho Jung, Daniel J Rocke, Gita Suneja, Yvonne M Mowery, Kahmke, R.> ;Oral Oncology. 2022 Sep 1
1 citations
Surgeon Volume and Complications in Lateral Neck Dissection for Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Multidatabase Analysis
James C. Campbell, Hui-Jie Lee, Trinitia Cannon, Russel Kahmke, Walter T. Lee, Liana Puscas, Daniel J. Rocke> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2021 Mar 9
Postoperative radiotherapy is associated with improved overall survival for alveolar ridge squamous cell carcinoma with adverse pathologic features.
Corbin D. Jacobs, Hannah Williamson, Ian Barak, Daniel J. Rocke, Russel Kahmke, Gita Suneja, Yvonne M. Mowery> ;Head & Neck. 2021 Jan 1
2 citations
A Rare Case of a Cervical Thymic Cyst Presenting in Adulthood.
Blaine D. Smith, Michael H Schild, Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, Russel Kahmke> ;Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2020 Aug 6
2 citations
Endotracheal tube fastening device-related pressure necrosis of the upper lip.
Dominik Greda, David Straka, Matthew W. Cooper, Russel Kahmke> ;BMJ Case Reports. 2020 Feb 19
13 citations
The effect of lateral neck dissection on complication rate for total thyroidectomy
Daniel J. Rocke, Hillary Mulder, Derek D. Cyr, Russel Kahmke, Walter T. Lee, Liana Puscas, Kristine Schulz, David L. Witsell> ;American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2020 Feb 13
62 citations
A contemporary review of machine learning in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Matthew G. Crowson, Jonathan Ranisau, Antoine Eskander, Aaron Babier, Bin Xu, Russel Kahmke, Joseph M. Chen, Timothy C. Y. Chan> ;The Laryngoscope. 2020 Jan 1
9 citations
Laser-Assisted Indocyanine Green Dye Angiography for Postoperative Fistulas After Salvage Laryngectomy.
Erin J. Partington, Lindsay S. Moore, Russel Kahmke, Jason M. Warram, William R. Carroll, Eben L. Rosenthal, Benjamin J. Greene> ;JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2017 Aug 1
19 citations
Trends in Otolaryngology Consultation Patterns at an Academic Quaternary Care Center.
Kevin J. Choi, Russel Kahmke, Matthew G. Crowson, Liana Puscas, Richard L. Scher, Seth M. Cohen> ;JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2017 May 1
5 citations
Utility of Daily Mobile Tablet Use for Residents on an Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Inpatient Service
Matthew G. Crowson, Russel Kahmke, Marisa A. Ryan, Richard L. Scher> ;Journal of Medical Systems. 2016 Mar 1
11 citations
Incidence of Retrocochlear Pathology Found on MRI in Patients With Non-Pulsatile Tinnitus.
Kevin J. Choi, Mirabelle Sajisevi, Russel Kahmke, David M. Kaylie> ;Otology & Neurotology. 2015 Dec 1
1 citations
Dysphagia, hoarseness, and globus in a postoperative patient.
Russel Kahmke, Charles R. Woodard> ;American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2015 Mar 1
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - AAO - NHS
Fellow