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Dr. Timothy Lee Smith, MD

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Overview

Specialties

100% Otolaryngology
Board Certified

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

Cranial Base Surgery
Deviated Septum Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Nasal Turbinate Reduction
Sinus Surgery

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Contact Information

Oregon Health and Science University

3303 SW Bond Avenue

Portland, OR 97239

Office: 503-494-7413
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Oregon Sinus Center at OHSU

3381 SW Sam Jackson Pk. Rd.

PV-01

Portland, OR 97239

Office: 503-494-7413
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

Oregon Health & Science University Hospitals (Portland, OR)

Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

English

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Timothy L. Smith, MD, MPH, FACS is currently Professor and Director of the Oregon Sinus Center, Chief of Rhinology and Endoscopic Sinus/Skull Base Surgery, and... more

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Patient Reviews	Average Patient Rating Are you a patient? Write a review 3 reviews “Recent Sinus Surgery” Posted by: Jim, 7 months ago. Patient Review: Of all the Doctors I have dealt with over the past 65 years, Dr Smith is by far the most professional and personable. This is the 6th time I have... more Flag “Wonderful and kind doctor.” Posted by: David Bilstrom, MD, 8 months ago. Patient Review: The kindness and care shown by Dr. Smith and his staff is exemplary. I am pleased to have my patients under his care. Flag View all 3 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 36 endorsements Doctors and Dentists: Endorse this doctor I endorse this doctor. Endorsement from doctor: Sean Mcmenomey , Portland (OR), 4 months ago Dr. Smith is an outstanding otolaryngologist, with superb medical knowledge and surgical skill, as well as research publications. Endorsement from doctor: Kuo-Chian Chang , Tigard (OR), 7 months ago View all 36 endorsements

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“Recent Sinus Surgery”

Posted by: Jim, 7 months ago.

Patient Review: Of all the Doctors I have dealt with over the past 65 years, Dr Smith is by far the most professional and personable. This is the 6th time I have... more

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“Wonderful and kind doctor.”

Posted by: David Bilstrom, MD, 8 months ago.

Patient Review: The kindness and care shown by Dr. Smith and his staff is exemplary. I am pleased to have my patients under his care.

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Endorsement from doctor: Sean Mcmenomey , Portland (OR), 4 months ago

Dr. Smith is an outstanding otolaryngologist, with superb medical knowledge and surgical skill, as well as research publications.

Endorsement from doctor: Kuo-Chian Chang , Tigard (OR), 7 months ago

Résumé

License

18 years since Timothy Lee Smith was first licensed to practice.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Oregon	Active	2005	08/29/2011
Wisconsin	Active	1999	09/08/2011

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
Professor at Oregon Health and Science University	2005–present
Professor and Vice Chair at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals	1999–2005

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Advanced Training

Training	Specialty	Hospital	Completed
Fellowship	Otolaryngology	Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Milwaukee, WI)	2000
Residency	Otolaryngology	University of North Carolina Health Care (Chapel Hill, NC)	1996

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine		MD - Doctor of Medicine	1991
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill		MPH - Master of Public Health

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Top Doctors	Portland Monthly Magazine	2012
Best Doctors in America	Best Doctors in America	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Vice President	American Rhinologic Society	2011-present
Member	American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Medical therapy vs Sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis:a prospective multi-institutional study. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology 2011;1(4):235-241.	International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology	2011
Smoking and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Does smoking volume contribute to clinical outcome? Int. Forum Allergy & Rhinology 2011;1(3):145-152.	International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology	2011

Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Bioabsorbable, Steroid-Eluting Sinus Stent. Int. Forum Allergy & Rhinology 2011;1:23-32.	International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology	2011
Endoscopic sinus surgery reduces antibiotic utilization in rhinosinusitis. Int. Forum Allergy & Rhinology. 2011;1:18-22.	International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology	2011
Role of Depression in Outcomes of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2011;144(3):446-451.	Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2011
Low-stage computed tomography chronic rhinosinusitis: What is the role of endoscopic sinus surgery? Laryngoscope 2011;121:417-421.	The Laryngoscope	2011
Studying Life Effects & Effectiveness of Palatopharyngoplasty (SLEEP) Study: Subjective Outcomes of Isolated Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Otolaryngol HNS 2011;144(4):623-631.	Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2011
Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 2010;Volume 11, Issue 3:247-252.	Current Allergy and Asthma Reports	2011
Determinants of Outcomes of Sinus Surgery: A prospective multi-institutional cohort study. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2010; 142(1):55-63.	Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2010
Quality of life outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery: How long is long enough? Otolaryngol HNS 2010;143(5):621-625.	Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2010
How I Do it: Revision frontal sinusotomy using stepwise balloon dilation and powered instrumentation. Laryngoscope 2010;120(10):2015-2017.	The Laryngoscope	2010
Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis may improve sleep and sexual function. Laryngoscope 2010; Aug;120(8):1696-700.	The Laryngoscope	2010
Ethmoid Histopathology Does Not Predict Olfactory Outcomes after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 2010; 24(4): 281-285.	American Journal of Rhinology	2010
Outcomes after Middle Turbinate Resection: Revisiting a Controversial Topic. Laryngoscope 2010; 120(4):832-37.	The Laryngoscope	2010
Outcomes of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Ambulatory Patients with Immune Dysfunction. American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 2010;24(3): 230-233.	American Journal of Rhinology	2010
Correlations between sinonasal endoscopy and quality of life changes after sinus surgery. Archives of Otolaryngol-HNS 2010; 136(4): 340-346.	Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	2010
Fracture of Bony Lamellae Within the Frontal Recess Following Balloon Catheter Dilatation. American Journal of Rhinology; 2010 Jan-Feb;24(1):55-9.	American Journal of Rhinology	2010
Clinical Practice Guideline: Adult Sinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2007;137: S1-S31.	Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2007
Predictive Factors and Outcomes in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 2005;115(12):2199-2205.	The Laryngoscope	2005
Over 175 peer-reviewed, invited articles and other publications	Medical Journals, Books

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Extended Frontal Sinus Surgery	Visiting Professor, Magnolia Conference, Medical University of South Carolina	2011
Evidence Based Sinus Surgery	Visiting Professor and Unit S Distinguished Lecturer, Vanderbilt Otolaryngology Grand Rounds	2011

Outcomes Research in Otolaryngology	Invited Speaker Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds	2011
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery	Invited Faculty, Northwestern University Advanced Sinus Course	2011
Evidenced based medicine in chronic sinusitis	American Rhinologic Society	2011
Tips in Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Surgery	American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery	2011
Selecting Patients for Sinus Surgery	American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery	2011
Frontal Sinus Surgery: State of the Art	Visiting Professor, University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology	2010
Using evidence to select candidates for sinus surgery	Visiting Professor, University of North Carolina Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2010
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery	Visiting Professor, University of Cinicinnati Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2010
Predicting Outcomes of Sinus Surgery	Invited Speaker, Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology	2010
Medical Management of Surgical Failures	American Rhinologic Society	2010
Selecting Candidates for Sinus Surgery	Visiting Professor, University of Utah Division of Otolaryngology	2009
Sphenoid Sinus Surgery: State of the Art	Visiting Professor, University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology; Advanced Concepts in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course	2009
Sinus Surgery: The Evidence	Invited Speaker, Kansas City Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Society	2009
Prognostic Factors and Outcomes for Sinus Surgery	Visiting Professor and 6th Annual Lazar Family Lecturer, Cleveland Clinic	2008
Contemporary Frontal Sinus Surgery	Invited Speaker, Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery	2008
Olfaction, The Neglected Sense	Visiting Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College Update	2007
Avoiding and Managing Complications in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery	Invited InternationalSpeaker, 28th Turkish National Congress	2005
Over 250 invited lectures	Nationally and Internationally

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Dr. Timothy Lee Smith, MD