David A. Sherris MD
David A. Sherris
MD
Professor and Chair
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Facial Plastic Surgery; Rhinology; Sinus Disorders
Education and Training:
- MD, Universityof Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1988)
- BA, Biochemistry, Middlebury College (1984)
Employment:
- Chair, Otolaryngology, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Catholic Health System (2012-present)
- Professor and Chair, Otolaryngology, SUNY at Buffalo (2005-present)
- Chairman, Otolaryngology, Kaleida Health System (2003-present)
- Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, SUNY at Buffalo (2003–2005)
- Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic (2002–2003)
- Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Mayo Medical School (2000–2002)
- Staff Surgeon, Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic (1994–2002)
- Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology, Mayo Medical School (1994–1999)
- Clinical Instructor, Otolaryngology, University of Washington (1993–1944)
Awards and Honors:
- Who's Who in America, Medicine, The World Marquis
- America's Top Physicians
- Teacher of the Year Award
- Teacher of the Year Award
Patents:
- Botuolinum Toxin t Botuolinum toxin t enhance wound healing. Commercialization through Mayo Medical Ventures
- Eosinophil Degranulating Conditions Commercialization through Mayo Medical Venutres
Journal Articles:
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kephart GM, Kern EB, Congdon DJ, Adolphson CR, Springett MJ, Gleich GJ, Kita H. Striking deposition of toxic eosinophil major basic protein in mucus: implications for chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2005; 116(2).
- Shin SH, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Congdon D, Frigas E, Homburger HA, Swanson MC, Gleich GJ, Kita H. Chronic rhinosinusitis: an enhanced immune response to ubiquitous airborne fungi. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004; 114(6).
- Price DL, Sherris DA, Bartley GB, Garrity JA. Forehead flap periorbital reconstruction. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2004; 6(4).
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kephart GM, Kern EB, Gaffey TA, Tarara JE, Kita H. Features of airway remodeling and eosinophilic inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis:is the histopathology similar to asthma? J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003; 112(5).
- Lee JH, Sherris DA. Cervicofacial rhytidectomy after head and neck tumor removal. Laryngoscope. 2001; 111(10).
- Schulte DL, Sherris DA, Kasperbauer JL. The anatomical basis of the Abbé flap. Laryngoscope. 2001; 111(3).
- Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Otley CC. Treatment of facial wounds with botulinum toxin A improves cosmetic outcome in primates. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000; 105(6).
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kern EB, Homburger HA, Frigas E, Gaffey TA, Roberts GD. The diagnosis and incidence of allergic fungal sinusitis. Mayo Clin Proc. 1999; 74(9).
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Sherris DA. Refinement in reanimation of the lower face. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2004; 6(1).
- Facer ML, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA. Eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis of the lacrimal sac. Laryngoscope. 2003; 113(2).
- Gassner HG, Remington WJ, Sherris DA. Quantitative study of nasal tip support and the effect of reconstructive rhinoplasty. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2001; 3(3).
Professional Memberships:
- American Rhinologic Society
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Service Activities:
- Senior Advisor; Senior advisor to the Young Physicians Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Advisor (2003–2004)
- Board examiner; Board examiner for the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2003–present)
- Editorial Board; Serve on the editorial board of the official journal of "Rhinology".; Editorial Board Member (2003–present)
- Member; Graduate Medical Education Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2003–present)
- Committee Member; Ad Hoc Committee on Education, AAFPRS (2002–2003)
- Member; Ethics Committee, AAFPRS (2001–2003)
- Committee Member; Socioeconomic and Government Affairs Committee, AAFPRS (2001)
- Home Study Course Faculty/AAO; Choose articles for and edit the Home Study Course Monograph, write exam questions. Course taken by all OTO residents in the country during their 1st 2 years of residency.; Teacher (2001–present)
- Board Examiner; American Board of Otolaryngology, guest examiner, oral certifying exam (2000–present)
- Chair, AAFPRS; Chair of the Young Physicians Commitee of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Chair (2000–2003)
- Grant Reviewer; Research Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. (2000–present)
- Committee Member; Coordinating Committee Work Group, AAFPRS (1999–2000)
- Member, Task Force on New Materials; Wrote inservice exam questions for the Otolaryngology Inservice Examination for the Facial Plastic Surgery section. All OTO residents in the country take the inservice exam once a year. (1998–2001)
- Committee Member; Multimedia Committee, AAFPRS (1998–2000)
- Committee Member; Awards Committee, American Rhinologic Society, evaluated research and clinical papers for annual awards (1998–1999)
- Committee Member; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee, American Academy of Otoloaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. (1997–2003)
- Editorial Board Member; Editorial board member for Codelink for Otolaryngology, PIMC, Los Angeles, Ca.; Editorial Board Member (1997–1999)
- Legislative Representative; Representative to the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1996–present)
- Committee Member; Young Physicians Committee, AAFPRS (1995–2003)
- Committee Member; Residency Relations and Membership Committee, AAFPRS (1995–2001)