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)
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)