CV: Thomas A Tami MD

Thomas A Tami, MD
Professor of Otolaryngology
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati

Practice Address:

Medical Arts Building
222 Piedmont Ave. #5200
Cincinnati, OH 45219

University Pointe
7700 University Court
West Chester, OH 45069

Education:

1979 - M.D. St. Louis University Medical School, St. Louis, MO
1975 - B.S. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Post Graduate Training:

1979-80 Family Practice Residency, U.S. Naval Regional Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL
1981-86 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency, U.S. Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA

Licensure or Certification:

Certification, American Board of Otolaryngology

Associations:

Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Fellow American Rhinologic Society
Fellow American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society (The Triologic Society)
Member American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Member Society of University Otolaryngologists
Cincinnati Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Ohio State Medical Association
Fellow, Triological Society

Partial List of Publications:

Shah, AR, Hairston, JA, Tami, TA. Sinusitis in HIV: Microbiology and Therapy. Curr Infect Dis Rep. 2005 May;7(3):165-169.
Tami, TA: The Effects of Limited Work Hours on Surgical Training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surger, 2004, 12(3):217-221, 2004.
Mellema, J, Tami, TA. The Greater Palatine Nerve: An Endoscopic Study of the Anatomy of the Ptergomaxillary Fossa. Am J Rhinology. 18(2):99-103, 2004.
Boseley ME, Tami TA. Endoscopic Management of Anterior Skull Base Encephaloceles. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 113(1), 30-33, 2004.
Salamone, FN, Tami, TA. Access to the Frontal Sinus Using a Mini osteolastic Flap. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Special Issue: Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, 15(1), 53-56, 2004.
Miller SM, Steward DL, Tami TA, Seiden AM, etal. The Clinical Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Ester Nasal Dressing (Merogel?) on Intranasal Wound Healing Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 128(6), 862-69, 2003.
Yip, CC, McCulley, TJ, Kersten, RC, Tami, TA, Kulwin, DR. Silent Sinus Syndrome as a Cause of Diplopia in a Child. J. Pediatr. Ophthalmol. Strabismus, 40(5):309-11, 2003.
Tami, TA, Collins RM. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the Practice of Otolaryngology – an Emerging Community Acquired organism? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 11(3), 179-183, 2003.
Schwartzbauer H, Tami TA: ENT Manifestations of Sarcoidosis. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 36:673-684, 2003.
Schwartzbauer H, Shete M, Tami TA: Endoscopic Anatomy of the Sphenopalatine and Posterior Septal Arteries: Implications for the Endoscopic Management of Epistaxis, American Journal of Rhinology, 17(1):63-66, 2003.
Tami TA: Sinonasal Sarcoidosis: Diagnosis and Management. Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 23(6):549-554, 2002.
Tami TA, Chung SJ: Advances in Treating the Common Cold: An Update for Otolaryngologists, Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 10(3):179-183, 2002.
Chadwell J, Gustafson LM, Tami TA: Toxic Shock Syndrome Associated with Frontal Sinus Stents. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 124(5):573-574, 2001.
Schwartzbauer H, Tami TA: The Use of Thalidomide in Contemporary Medical Practice: Revival of a Medical Pariah, Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 9(3):172-174, 2001.
Hunt, SM, Tami TA. Sinusitis – Induced Enophthalmos – The Silent Sinus Syndrome. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 79(8):576-584, 2000.
Zeitlin, JF, Tami TA, Baughman R, Winget, Donna. Nasal and Sinus Manifestations of Sarcoidosis. American Journal of Rhinology, 14(3), 2000.
Gustafson, LM, Tami TA: Flexible Versus Rigid Esophagoscopy: A Practical Comparison for Otolaryngologists. Current Opinion In Otolaryngology, 8(3), 2000.
Hunt, SM, Miyamoto, C, Cornelius, RS, Tami, TA. Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 33(2):335-327, 2000.
Tami, TA, Ferlito, A, Rinaldo, A, Lee, KC, Singh, B. Laryngeal Pathology in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemmas. Annals Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 108:(2):214-220, 1999.
Truitt, TO, Tami, TA. Otolaryngologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Medical Clinics of North America, 83(1):303-315, 1999.
Forwith KD, Tami TA. Carotidynia: Symptom or Diagnosis? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 7:150-154, 1999.
Tami, TA, Duncan, HJ, Pfleger, M. Identification of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients who Snore. Laryngoscope, 108:508-513, 1998.
Cullen, MM, Tami, TA. Comparison of Internal Maxillary Artery Ligation versus Embolization for Refractory Posterior Epistaxis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 118(5):636-642, 1998.
Gold, S, Tami, TA. ENT Manifestations of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Seminars in Hearing, 19(2):165-175, 1998.
Miller, RS, Tami, TA. Using the Xomed Shaver for Removal of Intraoral Papilloma Lesions, accepted for publication.
Tami, TA. Granulomatous Diseases and Chronic Rhinhosinusitis. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 2005.

Research:

The Role of Guaifenesin in the Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis in HIV Infected Patients.
A Comparison of Middle Meatal Cultures to Direct Antral Puncture in Acute and Chronic Sinusitis.
Endoscopic Mucocilliary Beat Frequency Analysis in the New Zealand White Rabbit.
Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Lymphocyte Subpopulations in Paranasal Sinus Mucosa of HIV-Infected Patients with Chronic Sinusitis.
The Clinical Evaluation of Sinonasal Sarcoidosis: A Comparison of Clinical and Histopathologic Correlates.
The Identification of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients who Snore.
The Clinical Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Nasal Dressing (Merogel) on Intranasal Wound Healing Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
The Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of Leukotriene Antagonists in the Management of Chronic/Recurrent Sinonasal Polyposis Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
Comparison of Somnoplasty and C-PAP for Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Response Time Differences Between Fexofenadine and Cetirizine.
Prospective Trial of a Proton Pump Inhibitor for Acid Reflux and Mild Obstructive Sleep Disorders.
Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Radiofrequency Surgery vs. Nasal CPAP for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Surgical Anatomical Findings in the Pterygomaxillary Space – Neurovascular Relationships.
Endoscopic Anatomy of the Sphenopalatine Artery and It’s Implications for the Endoscopic Management of Epistaxis.

Hospital Appointments:

Partial List of Presentations:

1999 - Guest Professor/Faculty, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course, Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA
1999 - American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society (Triological Society), Palm Springs, CA - (1) Nasal and Sinus Manifestations of Sarcoidosis (2) Sinusitis-Induced Enophthalmos (3) MeroGel Clinical Investigation Roundtable Discussion
1999 - Otolaryngology Update: 1999, San Francisco, CA (Program Co-Director) (1)Managing the Difficult Epistaxis Patient (2) Image Guided Surgery (IGS) of the Paranasal Sinuses
1999 - Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc., New Orleans, LA - Otolaryngologic Aspects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
1999 - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting,Instruction Course, New Orleans, LA (1)AIDS: Recognition, Clinical Management and Self Protection (2) Avoiding Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (3) Infectious Disease Committee Presentation - Contemporary Management Considerations for Otolaryngologic Manifestations of HIV Disease (4) Mini Seminar, New Orleans, LA - Infections in Otolaryngology - Beyond Antibiotics
2000 - American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society (Triological Society), Middle Section, Cincinnati, OH (Chairman - Program Committee) - Leukotriene Antagonists: Promising Agents in the Treatment of Recurrent Nasal Polyposis
2000 - Pan Pacific Surgical Association: 2000 Congress, Honolulu, HI - (1) Management of Epistaxis (2) AIDS in Head and Neck
2000 - Guest Faculty, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course, Tripler Army Hospital, Honolulu, HI
2001 - XVII World Congress of the International Federation of ORL Societies (IFOS), Cairo, Egypt - The Changing Patterns of Infectious Diseases in ORL - Head and Neck Surgery in Developed and Developing Countries
2000 - Rhinology 2000: Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Program Organizer and Co-Director): (1) Avoiding Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, (2) The Expanding Horizons of Endonasal Surgery - Pushing the Envelope, (3) Repair of Nasal Septal perforations
2000 ENT Update, Mason, Ohio Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2001 The Seventh Annual Queen City Endoscopic Sinus Course, Cincinnati, OH (Program Organizer and Co-Director) 1) Avoiding Complications in ESS 2) Advanced Techniques and Indications for ESS
2001 AO ASIF Challenges and Advances in Cranomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction, San Diego, California 1) Basics of Endoscopic Surgery 2) Endoscopic Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks
2001 Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), Cincinnati Chapter – Evaluation and Management of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
2002 Guest Faculty, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course, Tripler Army Hospital, Honolulu, HI
2002 Hawaii ENT Society, Honolulu, Hawaii Prion Disease and Otolaryngology
2002 Ohio Northern University, Lima, Ohio Antibiotic Management of Ear, Nose and Throat Infections
2002 The Eighth Annual Queen City Endoscopic Sinus Course, Cincinnati, OH (Program Organizer and Co-Director) 1) Avoiding Complications in ESS 2) Advanced Indications for ESS
2002 Frontline Assessment and Management of Common Neurologic--Head & Neck Problems, Nutter Center, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio "Allergy in the Miami Valley"
2002 ENT Update, West Chester, Ohio Allergic Rhinitis
2003 Kentucky Society of Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Covington, Kentucky Complications of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
2003 UC Otolaryngology Update: 2003, San Francisco 1) Recent Advances in the Management of the Common Cold 2) Recognizing and Managing Granulomatous Diseases of the Nose
2003 ENT Update, West Chester, Ohio Contemporary Trends in Managing the Common Cold
2004 Eleventh Annual Conference of the Caribbean Association of Otolaryngology, The Savannah, Barbados 1) New Innovations in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 2) Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Current Approach to Evaluation and Management
2004 Guest Professor, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio Managing Rhinosinusitis and Atopic Dermatitis for the Primary Care Physician
2004 Guest Professor, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 1) Pathophysiology of Allergic Rhinitis: From Inflammatory Mediators to Symptoms 2) Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: The Role of Leukotrienes
2005 Guest Professor, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois Head and Neck Manifestations in HIV
2005 Guest Speaker, Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmological Society, Vancouver, British Columbia CSF Rhinorrhea: Avoidance, Recognition and Management

Awards:

2004 Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2003 Listed in The Best Doctors in America
2001 Listed in The Best Doctors in America
1998 - Listed in The Best Doctors in America
1994 - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award
1989 - Roger Boles Award for Excellence in Teaching, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UCSF
1975 - Magna Cum Laude, Biochemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1985 - First Place Award, Bay Area Residents Research Symposium, Oakland, CA Presentation: Pulmonary Edema and Acute Upper Airway Obstruction