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
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDEducation 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 Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2005-present)
- Chairman, Otolaryngology, Kaleida Health System (2003-present)
- 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)
Awards and Honors:
- 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:
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kita H. (2007) The role of ubiquitous airborne fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis. Clin Allergy Immunol (Jan), 20: 177-184.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kephart GM, Adolphson C, Kita H. (2006) The role of ubiquitous airborne fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol (Jun), 30(3): 187-194.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kephart GM, Adolphson C, Kita H. (2005) The role of ubiquitous airborne fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep (Nov), 5(6): 472-476.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kephart GM, Kern EB, Congdon DJ, Adolphson CR, Springett MJ, Gleich GJ, Kita H. (2005) Striking deposition of toxic eosinophil major basic protein in mucus: implications for chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol (Aug), 116(2): 362-369.
- Sasama J, Sherris DA, Shin SH, Kephart GM, Kern EB, Ponikau JU. (2005) New paradigm for the roles of fungi and eosinophils in chronic rhinosinusitis. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (Feb), 13(1): 2-8.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Weaver A, Kita H. (2005) Treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with intranasal amphotericin B: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot trial. J Allergy Clin Immunol (Jan), 115(1): 125-131.
- Shin SH, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Congdon D, Frigas E, Homburger HA, Swanson MC, Gleich GJ, Kita H. (2004) Chronic rhinosinusitis: an enhanced immune response to ubiquitous airborne fungi. J Allergy Clin Immunol (Dec), 114(6): 1369-1375.
- Price DL, Sherris DA, Bartley GB, Garrity JA. (2004) Forehead flap periorbital reconstruction. Arch Facial Plast Surg (Jan), 6(4): 222-227.
- Sherris DA. (2004) Refinement in reanimation of the lower face. Arch Facial Plast Surg (Jan), 6(1): 49-53.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kephart GM, Kern EB, Gaffey TA, Tarara JE, Kita H. (2003) Features of airway remodeling and eosinophilic inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis:is the histopathology similar to asthma?. J Allergy Clin Immunol (Nov), 112(5): 877-882.
- Facer ML, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA. (2003) Eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis of the lacrimal sac. Laryngoscope (Feb), 113(2): 210-214.
- Wei JL, Kita H, Sherris DA, Kern EB, Weaver A, Ponikau JU. (2003) The chemotactic behavior of eosinophils in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope (Feb), 113(2): 303-306.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kita H, Kern EB. (2002) Intranasal antifungal treatment in 51 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol (Dec), 110(6): 862-866.
- Taylor MJ, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kern EB, Gaffey TA, Kephart G, Kita H. (2002) Detection of fungal organisms in eosinophilic mucin using a fluorescein-labeled chitin-specific binding protein. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (Nov), 127(5): 377-383.
- Lee JH, Sherris DA. (2001) Cervicofacial rhytidectomy after head and neck tumor removal. Laryngoscope (Oct), 111(10): 1702-1708.
- Schulte DL, Sherris DA, Kasperbauer JL. (2001) The anatomical basis of the Abbé flap. Laryngoscope (Mar), 111(3): 382-386.
- Gassner HG, Remington WJ, Sherris DA. (2001) Quantitative study of nasal tip support and the effect of reconstructive rhinoplasty. Arch Facial Plast Surg (Jan), 3(3): 178-184.
- Gassner HG, Sherris DA, Otley CC. (2000) Treatment of facial wounds with botulinum toxin A improves cosmetic outcome in primates. Plast Reconstr Surg (May), 105(6): 1948-1953.
- Gassner HG, Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kern EB. (1999) CSF rhinorrhea: 95 consecutive surgical cases with long term follow-up at the Mayo Clinic. Am J Rhinol (Nov), 13(6): 439-447.
- Ponikau JU, Sherris DA, Kern EB, Homburger HA, Frigas E, Gaffey TA, Roberts GD. (1999) The diagnosis and incidence of allergic fungal sinusitis. Mayo Clin Proc (Sep), 74(9): 877-884.
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)