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Wendell Yarbrough, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Chapel Hill, NC

WendellGYarbroughMDMMHC, FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Chapel Hill, NC

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Thomas J Dark Distinguished Professor and Chair, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, UNC School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
    Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of ManagementMasters of Management in Health Care, 2009 - 2010
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1994 - 1996
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2003 - 2013
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2016
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2016
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • HPV Status in Unknown Primary Head and Neck Cancer: Prognosis and Treatment Outcomes  
    Shayan Cheraghlou, Sina J Torabi, Michael D Otremba, Barbara A Burtness, Saral Mehra, Benjamin L Judson, Wendell G Yarbrough, The Laryngoscope
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated with Improved Survival for Late‐Stage Salivary Squamous Cell Carcinoma  
    Henry S Park, Shayan Cheraghlou, Benjamin L Judson, Aarti Bhatia, Saral Mehra, Amy Schettino, Wendell G Yarbrough, Michael D Otremba, The Laryngoscope
  • The Mortality Observed-to-Expected Ratio in Otolaryngology  
    Bennett M, Morath JM, Yarbrough D, Sinard R, Netterville J, Eavey RD, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2013
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Authored Content

  • AAO-HNSF 2022: Generating New Idea and Sharing AdvancementsSeptember 2022

Press Mentions

  • Rose Promoted to Vice Chair, Finance in Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
    Rose Promoted to Vice Chair, Finance in Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck SurgeryOctober 13th, 2021
  • Pillsbury and Shockley Retire After Decades of Service with Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
    Pillsbury and Shockley Retire After Decades of Service with Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck SurgeryAugust 11th, 2021
  • Investigators Map Genomic Landscape of Very Rare Cancer
    Investigators Map Genomic Landscape of Very Rare CancerMarch 21st, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Exploring Mechanisms of Therapeutic Demethylation Effects in HPV-Associated Head and Neck CancerNIDCR2019–2024

Professional Memberships