Tim Lee Clenney MD MPH, FACS

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery UNC Health

322 Mulberry St SWSte CLenoir, NC 28645
Phone+1 828-757-6464
Fax+1 360-475-4156

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Summary

Dr. Tim Clenney is an otolaryngologist based in Lenoir, NC, specializing in ENT with a rich educational background including an MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and an MPH from Emory University. He completed a residency in Family Medicine and Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and holds several academic positions such as Assistant Professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Clinical Instructor at Emory University Hospital. His professional experience spans roles at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Franciscan Medical Group, and other institutions. Experienced in endoscopic nasal sinus surgery, thyroidectomy, and tonsillectomy, Dr. Clenney has contributed to notable publications and received several awards including a fellowship from the American College of Surgeons and recognition from the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology.

Education & Training

Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2010
Emory University Rollins School of Public HealthMPH, 2001 - 2003
Emory University, Rollins School of Public HealthMPH, 2003
Emory University HospitalFaculty Development, 2001 - 2002
Naval Hospital (Jacksonville)Residency, Family Medicine, 1996 - 1998

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Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2018 - 2027
VA State Medical License 1994 - 2022
WA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
GA State Medical License 2001 - 2007
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2013
1st Place General Poster Session, Triological Society 2011 Combined Section Meeting, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Fungal Sinusitis.
Jonathan M. Melzer, Brent R. Driskill, Timothy L. Clenney, Eric M. Gessler
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2015-04-22
8 citations
Postoperative pain after adult tonsillectomy with plasmaknife compared to monopolar electrocautery
Timothy L. Clenney, Ashley Schroeder, Peter C. Bondy, Vincent Zizak, Allen O. Mitchell
The Laryngoscope. 2011-06-06
Radiology quiz case 1. Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis (CNPS).
Timothy L. Clenney, Nicole K McIntyre, David H. Darrow
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery. 2011-03-01

Journal Articles

Radiology Quiz: Pyriform Aperture Stenosis
Clenney TL, McIntyre N, Darrow DH, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2011
The Association of Chiari Type I Malformation with Semicircular Canal Dehiscence
Kuhn J, Clenney TL, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1/1/2010
Management of Epistaxis
Kucik CJ, Clenney TL, AM Fam Phys, 1/1/2005

Abstracts/Posters

Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Does It Cause Weight Loss?
Clenney TL, Navy Medicine Research Competition, 1/1/2011
Obstructive Goiter in Pregnancy
Clenney TL, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, 1/1/2011
Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Clenney TL, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, 1/1/2011

Lectures