PUBLICATIONS:
Lee SL, Hosford C, Lee QT, Parnes SM, Shapshay SM. Mallampati class, obesity, and a novel airway trajectory measurement to predict difficult laryngoscopy. Laryngoscope. 2015 Jan;125(1):161-6. Full-text.
Lee SL. Recognition of esophageal disc battery on roentgenogram. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012 Feb;138(2):193-5. Full-text.
Lee SL, Lee QT, Shapshay SM. Transcricothyroid approach to the subglottic airway in a porcine model. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 May;142(5):765-7. Full-text.
Lee SL, Neskey D, Mouzakes J. Potential predisposition for nasal septal perforation with methotrexate. Ear Nose Throat J. 2009 Aug;88(8):E12-4. Full-text.
Langguth B, de Ridder D, Donhoeffer JL, Eichhammer P, Folmer RL, Frank E, Fregni F, Gerloff C, Khedr E, Kleinjung T, Langrebe M, Lee S, et al. Controversy: Does repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation/transcranial direct current stimulation show efficacy in treating tinnitus patients? Brain Stimulation. 2008 Jul;1(3):192-205. Full-text.
Lee SL, Abraham M, Cacace AT, Silver SM. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in veterans with debilitating tinnitus: a pilot study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;138(3):398-9. Full-text.
Lee SL, Taliercio S, Ata A, Clayton J, Parnes SM. Utility of history and physical updates for ambulatory otolaryngic surgery. Laryngoscope 2008;118(1):165-8. Full-text.
Chen H, Ma Y, Yang J, O’Brien CJ, Lee SL, Mazurkiewicz JE, Haataja S, Yan JH, Gao GF, Zhang JR. Genetic requirement for pneumococcal ear infection. PLoS ONE. 2007 Aug 13;3(8):e2950. Full-text.
Lee SL, Lee CY, Batniji RK, Silver S. Unilateral tonsillar lymphoepithelioma with ipsilateral parapharyngeal space involvement, a case report. Ear Nose Throat J 2007;86(12):754-5. Full-text.
Lee SL, Mills DM, Meyer DR, Silver SM. Orbital emphysema. Ophthalmology 2006;113(11):2113.e1-2. Full-text.
Lee SL, Lee CY, Silver SM, Kuhar S. Nasopharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma in the adult. Laryngoscope 2006;116(7):1281-3. Full-text.
McDuffie RS, Davies JK, Leslie KK, Lee S, Sherman MP, Gibbs RS. A randomized controlled trial of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in a rabbit model of ascending infection in pregnancy. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol, 2001;9:233-7. Full-text.
Leslie KK, Lee SL, Woodcock SM, Davies JK, McDuffie RS, Hirsch E, Sherman MP, Eskens JL, Gibbs RS. Acute intrauterine infection results in an imbalance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the pregnant rabbit. Am J Reprod Immunol 2000;43(5):305-11. Full-text.
Davies JK, Paoletti LC, McDuffie RS, Madoff LC, Lee S, Eskens J, Gibbs RS. A randomized trial of conjugated group B streptococcal type Ia vaccine in a rabbit model of ascending infection. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1999;181(4):803-8. Full-text.
Davies JK, Lee S, Eskens J, McDuffie RS, Gibbs RS, Leslie KK. Nuclear Factor kappa B, a transcriptional activator of proinflammatory cytokines, is expressed and activated in rabbit fetal tissues during infection leading to preterm pregnancy loss. Am. J. Obstet Gynecol 1999;180(1):S88. Abstract #289.
Davies JK, Lee S, Eskens J, Woodcock S, McDuffie RS, Paoletti LC, Gibbs RS. A randomized trial of conjugated Ia Group B streptococcal vaccine in a rabbit model of ascending infection. Am. J. Obstet Gynecol 1999;180(1):S15. Abstract #33; Full-text.
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2008 7th International Conference on Head & Neck Cancer SF, CA. Laryngeal function after organ preservation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma. Lee SL, Kosier JH, Petro A, Silver SM, Shapshay SM.
2008 10th International Conference on Cochlear Implants San Diego, CA. “Kissing carotids” in a patient with Mondini-like dysplasia and spontaneous CSF leak. DePan CD, Lee SL, Lawder H, Silver SM.
2007 6th European Congress of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Head & Neck Surgery Vienna, Austria. Video-stroboscopy & the management of laryngeal oncocytic cysts. Lee SL, Scheid SC, Pickering J.
2000 Surgical Grand Rounds, Caritas Medical Centre Kowloon, Hong Kong. Role of inflammatory cytokines in neonatal sepsis. Lee SL.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2014 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting Las Vegas, NV. Mallampati Class, Obesity, and Airway Trajectory Method. Lee SL, Hosford C, Lee QT, Parnes SM, Shapshay SM.
2009 Am Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS San Diego, CA. Transcricothyroid approach to the subglottic airway. Lee SL, Lee QT, Shapshay SM.
2008 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting Orlando, FL. Techniques and implications of a retrograde otitis media in the Chinchilla model. Lee SL, Chen H, Ma Y, Steiniger E, Silver SM, Zhang JR.
2008 Triological Society, Eastern Section Philadelphia, PA. Pleomorphic adenoma of the external auditory canal. Lee SL, Ali A, Foyt D.
2007 Am Academy of Otolaryngology-HNS Washington, DC. Transcranial magnetic stimulation in veterans with tinnitus. Lee SL, Cacace AT, Silver SM. 1st place clinical paper & travel grant.
2007 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting San Diego, CA. Utility of H&P updates in ambulatory otolaryngic surgery. Lee SL, Clayton J, Parnes, SM.
2007 Triological Society, Combined Section Marco Island, FL. Refining the transcanal acute otitis media in the Chinchilla model. Lee SL, Zhang JR, Ma Y, Yang J, Silver SM. 3rd place basic science & travel grant.
2006 Am Academy Otolaryngology-HNS Toronto, Ontario. Orbital emphysema with old blowout fracture and sinusitis. Lee SL, Mills DM, Meyer DR, Silver SM. Travel grant.
2006 Triological Society, Eastern Section Toronto, Ontario. Nasopharyngeal pleomorphic adenoma in the adult. Lee SL, Lee CY, Silver SM, Kuhar S. Travel grant.
2005 Triological Society, Eastern Section Washington, DC. An unusual presentation of inverted papilloma of the sphenoid sinus. Lee SL, Kuhar S, Parnes SM. Travel grant.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS – REGIONAL
2019 UW Family Practice Grand Rounds, Renton, WA. Head & Neck Infections.
2018 UW VMC Rheumatology Grand Rounds, Covington, WA. Lichen Planus.
2017 UW Family Practice Grand Rounds, Renton, WA. ENT Emergencies: Caustic ingestion
2017 Seattle Surgical Society, Seattle ,WA. Flexible endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy; discussant.
2014 UW Family Practice Grand Rounds, Renton, WA. ENT Emergencies: Sudden Hearing Loss.
2013 PAMF Grand Rounds, Palo Alto, CA. 3 E’s in ENT: Epistaxis, Esophagus, and Endocrine.
2013 San Carlos Public Library Lecture Series, San Carlos, CA. Management of obstructive sleep apnea.
2012 PAMF Grand Rounds, Redwood City, CA. Airway evaluation.
2011 Lloyd Ralston Lecture, Grand Forks, ND. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
2011 American College of Surgeons ND/SD Combined Meeting, Fargo, ND. Pediatric stridor is not always laryngotracheobronchitis. Koponen M, Lee SL.
2011 Medical Assistant Conference, Grand Forks, ND. Scope of Otolaryngology.
2010 ‘11 U of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. Perioperative Otolaryngology for CRNAs.
2010 Red River Maxillofacial Surgery, Grand Forks, ND. Head & Neck Cancer for Oral Surgeons.
2009 Lloyd Ralston Lecture, Grand Forks, ND. Subglottic Surgery.
2009 Altru Internal Medicine Conference, Grand Forks, ND. Sinonasal inverted papilloma.
2005 Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. Boston, MA. Pediatric allergic rhinitis, habitual snoring.
TEACHING
2014 – Present UW Valley Medical Center: Otolaryngology rotation for family practice residents.
2011 – 2012 UND: Otolaryngology rotation for surgery residents & medical students.
2009 – 2012 Altru Health System: cancer center oncology updates.
2008 – 2012 UND: Surgery and Family Practice residents, allied health (NP & CRNA).
2004 – 2008 Albany Medical College: Otolaryngology instructor for allied health & med students.
1994 – 1997 CU Boulder, Instructor and Scholar: Presidents Leadership Class. 1 of 12 instructors and 60 scholars selected each year nationwide.
SELECTED CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
2020 Diagnostic Sleep Endoscopy, Renton, WA.
2017 Eustachian tube dilatation, 3D image guided sinus surgery, Orange County, CA.
2017 Combined otolaryngology spring meeting, San Diego, CA.
2013 Cadaveric dissection, osmosis driven sinuplasty, San Carlos, CA.
2012 In-office balloon sinuplasty, Palo Alto, CA.
2011 Robotic Surgery courses for sleep apnea, thyroidectomy, and head & neck oncology, American Academy of OTO-HNS, San Francisco, CA.
2011 Pediatric and adult polysomnography, American Academy of OTO-HNS, San Francisco, CA.
2011 Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA 3) Updates & dissection in Porcine Model, Grand Forks, ND.
2010 American College of Surgeons Thyroid & Parathyroid Ultrasound Course, San Francisco, CA.
2009 Balloon tracheoplasty and advanced balloon sinuplasty, Fargo, ND.
2009 Osler Course in Otolaryngology Tampa, FL.
2008 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Basic Course Dallas, TX.
2007 CO2 Laser Surgery in Otolaryngology: New Flexible Fiberoptic Delivery & Applications Albany, NY.
2005 Phonosurgery & Phonotherapy: State of the Art New York, NY.
SELECT COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
2019, 2025. Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM); Planning Committee.
2021 COSM; Moderator.
2017 – 2019 Reviewer; Clinical Otolaryngology.
2017 – 2018 COSM; Contributor for Resident Bowl.
2016 – 2019 Reviewer; The Open Anesth J.
2013 Variation reduction committee, Palo Alto division. Pediatric tonsillectomy/OSA.
2009 – 2012 Otolaryngology Outreach Clinic; Grafton, ND (Pop 4,500)
2008 – 2012 Red River high school health careers program mentor; Grand Forks, ND
2010 Telemedicine, Otolaryngology; Cavalier, ND (Pop 1,537)
2006, 2007 Washington (Joint Surgical) Advocacy Conference; travel grants ’06 & ‘07
2002 – 2003 UCHSC, Instructor for 3rd yr medical student Hidden Curriculum
1996, 2002 – 2003 9News Health Fair Phlebotomist and health screenings
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
2011 Regional hospitals network: bone anchored hearing aids
2010 WDAZ-ABC News: advanced sinus surgery techniques