David A. Sherris MD

David Sherris

David A. Sherris
MD

Professor and Chair

Department of Otolaryngology

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Ageing; Facial Plastic Surgery; Plastic Surgery - Facial; Rhinology; Sinus Disorders; Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive

Contact Information
1237 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14209
Phone: 716-884-5102
Fax: 716-884-5104
dsherris@buffalo.edu


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Professional Summary:

Dr Sherris is Professor and former Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology. He practices Facial Plastic Surgery and Rhinology. He has published over 100 peer reviewed articles, 2 books and many book chapters. His focus is education and mentoring medical students and residents in Otolaryngology and especially Facial Plastic Surgery.

Education and Training:

  • MD, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Washington (1994)
  • MD, Otolaryngology Residency, University of Rochester (1993)
  • MD, Universityof Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1988)
  • BA, Biochemistry, Middlebury College, Magna Cum Laude (1984)

Employment:

  • Board Examiner, Otolaryngology, American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery (2024-present)
  • Credentialing Committee member, Otolaryngology, American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery (2018-present)
  • Chief of Service, Otolaryngology, Catholic Health (2014-present)
  • Chair, Otolaryngology, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Catholic Health System (2012-present)
  • Professor and Chair, Otolaryngology, SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2005-present)
  • Chairman, Otolaryngology, Kaleida Health System (2003-present)
  • Chairman Department of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology, UBMD Jacob’s School of Medicine (2005–2025)
  • Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (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)
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Awards and Honors:

  • William Wright Award for mentoring in Facial Plastic Surgery by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2024)
  • Top Doctors Facial Plastic Surgery 17 years in a row (2024)
  • America's Top Physicians
  • Teacher of the Year Award
  • Teacher of the Year Award
  • Who's Who in America, Medicine, The World Marquis

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:

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Professional Memberships:

  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Rhinologic Society

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)
  • 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)
  • Editorial Board Member Editorial board member for Codelink for Otolaryngology, PIMC, Los Angeles, Ca.; Editorial Board Member (1997–1999)

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Contact Information

1237 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14209
Phone: 716-884-5102
Fax: 716-884-5104
dsherris@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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