Biographical summary
David G. Lott, M.D., holds the academic rank of Professor of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. He serves as the Chair of the Division of Laryngology within the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. His practice includes voice and swallowing restoration, laryngeal cancer, and laryngotracheal reconstruction.
Dr. Lott received his M.D. degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed a residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Head and Neck Institute. He received further fellowship training in Laryngeal Surgery and Professional Voice at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Lott is the Associate Director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine, Arizona Campus. In addition, he is the Director of the Head and Neck Regenerative Medicine Lab at Mayo Clinic. The primary goal of the lab is to establish safe and effective clinical translation of regenerative medicine technology. The lab is initiating a FDA-approved human clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of the tissue-engineered technologies. Additionally, the efforts of this program have established the world’s first UNOS-approved Head and Neck Transplantation Program.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Airway management
- Airway reconstruction
- Airway stent placement
- Botox injection
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Bronchoscopy
- CO-2 laser treatment
- Cricopharyngeal myotomy
- Esophageal dilatation
- Esophagoscopy
- FEESST
- KTP laser treatment
- Laryngeal botulinum injections
- Laryngeal reinnervation surgery
- Laryngectomy
- Laryngoscopy
- Laryngotracheal reconstruction
- Larynx and trachea transplant
- Laser vocal cord surgery
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Professional voice evaluation
- Singing voice evaluation
- Thyroplasty
- Tracheal resection
- Tracheal stenting
- Tracheostomy
- Transnasal esophagoscopy
- Transoral laser microsurgery
- Videolaryngoscopy
- Vocal cord injection
- Zenker's diverticulectomy
- Zenker's diverticulotomy
Interests
- Laryngeal cancer
- Airway disorders
- Larynx and tracheal reconstruction
- Office laryngeal botox injections
- Office laryngeal laser procedures
- Office transnasal esophagoscopy
- Regenerative Medicine
- Spasmodic dysphonia
- Swallowing disorders
- Voice disorders
- Professional voice
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2011
Fellow - Laryngeal Surgery and Professional VoiceHarvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
- 2010
Resident - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Chief Resident 2009-2010Head & Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic
- 2005
Internship - General SurgeryDepartment of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
- 2004
MDCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 1999
BS - Exercise ScienceNorthern Arizona University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2011
Otolaryngology � Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2020
2020 Top Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic Arizona
- 2017
Young Faculty/Practitioner AwardAmerican Laryngological Association
- 2017
Highlighted Article: Lab-grown Voice Boxes Aim to Offer a New Option for Larynx Cancer PatientsSTAT Plus
- 2017
Recipient, Collaborative Travel GrantMayo Clinic-Karolinska Institutet
- 2017
Distinguished Scientist ExhibitMuseum of Science & History
- 2016
Best Original Research ArticleMovement Disorders
- 2016
First Place PosterFall Voice Conference
- 2016
Transform the Practice Award RecipientMayo Clinic Arizona
- 2016
Highlighted Article: Giving Them Their VoiceMayo Clinic Magazine
- 2016
Distinguished Scientist ExhibitMayo Clinic Research Information Center, Rochester, MN
- 2015
Top Voice Doctors in AmericaBillboard Magazine
- 2014
Second Place Poster Award38th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium, Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
- 2009
David W. Brewer Award for Best Research PosterVoice Foundation Annual Symposium
- 2009
Invited Research PresenterVoice Foundation Annual Symposium
- 2009
Resident Research AwardCleveland Clinic
- 2009
Henry Williams Resident Research AwardTriological Society Middle Section Meeting
- 2009
First Place Poster AwardTriological Society Middle Section Meeting
- 2004
Research DistinctionCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2002
Award for Excellence in the Area of Genetics and Birth DefectsNational Student Research Forum March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 2002
Edward S. Reynolds Award in Investigative PathologyNational Student Research Forum
- 2002
Sigma Xi Award for Overall Excellence in ResearchNational Student Research Forum
- 2001
Student Research AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
- 1999
Magna Cum LaudeNorthern Arizona University
- 1999
President's Prize (Most Outstanding Student Overall)Northern Arizona University
- 1999
Gold Axe Award (Outstanding Service to School & Community)Northern Arizona University
- 1998
Outstanding Junior Scholar AwardNorthern Arizona University
Professional memberships
- 2018 - 2019
MemberInternet Curriculum Committee, American Laryngological Association
- 2018 - present
MemberManufacturing Compliance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine
- 2017 - present
MemberResearch Operations Management Team, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2017 - present
MemberInternational Broncho-Esophagological Society
- 2015 - present
MemberCenter for Regenerative Medicine Biomaterials Resource Prioritization Committee
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
- 2014 - present
Planning and DevelopmentMayo Clinic Voice Program - Southwest Vocal Competition with Phoenix Opera Company
- 2014 - present
MemberCenter for Procedural Innovation Coordinating Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2014 - present
MemberRegenerative Medicine Knowledge Content Board, AskMayoExpert
- 2013 - 2020
MemberCancer Center Research Committee-Arizona, Research Operations Management Team, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
- 2013 - present
ChairClinical Competency Committee, Otolaryngology Residency Program, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology
- 2013 - present
MemberGraduate Education Subcommittee-Arizona, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2013 - present
Post Graduate MemberAmerican Laryngological Association
- 2012 - 2015
Post Graduate MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
- 2012 - present
MemberArizona Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc. (Triological Society)
- 2011 - present
FacultyOtolaryngology Residency Program, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology
- 2011 - present
DiplomatAmerican Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- 2010 - present
ParticipantWorld Voice Day, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2004 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- 2002 - 2004
ChairHonor Council, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2002
FounderHonor Council, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2002
MemberStudent Review Course Committee, United States Medical Licensing Board, National Board of Medical Examiners
- 2001 - 2002
DirectorApplicant Hosting Program, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2001
MemberCurriculum Review Committee, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2001
FounderApplicant Hosting Program, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2000 - 2004
MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
- 2000 - 2002
MemberMedical Student Ambassador Program, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications
Research activities