Dr. David O Francis MD MS
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1959 Ne Pacific St Box 356515 Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. David Francis is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Francis specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2004
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Introducing a multifaceted intervention to improve the management of otitis media: how do pediatricians, internists, and family physicians respond?
- Air bag-induced orbital blow-out fractures.
- Traditional reflux parameters and not impedance monitoring predict outcome after fundoplication in extraesophageal reflux.
- Feasibility of dual wireless esophageal pH monitoring: randomized blinded sham-controlled trial.
- Reducing fistula rates following laryngotracheal separation.
- Bench to trench: how evidence and guidelines shape health care policy and
- Is surgery necessary for all vocal fold polyps?
- Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease: advances and treatment.
- Framework Surgery for Treatment of Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.
- Should the Reflex Be Reflux? Throat Symptoms and Alternative Explanations.
- Randomized controlled trial of supplemental augmentative and alternative communication versus voice rest alone after phonomicrosurgery.
- Treatment of ankyloglossia and breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review.
- Treatment of ankyloglossia for reasons other than breastfeeding: a systematic review.
- Combining voice therapy and physical therapy: A novel approach to treating muscle tension dysphonia.
- Surgeon Awareness of Operating Room Supply Costs.
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