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David G. Lott, M.D.

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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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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.

  1. Dysphagia
  2. Laryngeal cancer
  3. Throat cancer
  4. Tracheal stenosis
  5. Voice disorder
  1. Airway management
  2. Airway reconstruction
  3. Airway stent placement
  4. Botox injection
  5. Bronchoalveolar lavage
  6. Bronchoscopy
  7. CO-2 laser treatment
  8. Cricopharyngeal myotomy
  9. Esophageal dilatation
  10. Esophagoscopy
  11. FEESST
  12. KTP laser treatment
  13. Laryngeal botulinum injections
  14. Laryngeal reinnervation surgery
  15. Laryngectomy
  16. Laryngoscopy
  17. Laryngotracheal reconstruction
  18. Laser vocal cord surgery
  19. Microlaryngoscopy
  20. Minimally invasive surgery
  21. Professional voice evaluation
  22. Singing voice evaluation
  23. Thyroplasty
  24. Tracheal resection
  25. Tracheal stenting
  26. Tracheostomy
  27. Transnasal esophagoscopy
  28. Transoral laser microsurgery
  29. Videolaryngoscopy
  30. Vocal cord injection
  31. Zenker's diverticulectomy
  32. Zenker's diverticulotomy
  • 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
  1. 2011
    Fellow - Laryngeal Surgery and Professional VoiceHarvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
  2. 2010
    Resident - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Chief Resident 2009-2010Head & Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic
  3. 2005
    Internship - General SurgeryDepartment of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
  4. 2004
    MDCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  5. 1999
    BS - Exercise ScienceNorthern Arizona University

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Young Faculty/Practitioner AwardAmerican Laryngological Association
  2. 2017
    Highlighted Article: Lab-grown Voice Boxes Aim to Offer a New Option for Larynx Cancer PatientsSTAT Plus
  3. 2017
    Recipient, Collaborative Travel GrantMayo Clinic-Karolinska Institutet
  4. 2017
    Distinguished Scientist ExhibitMuseum of Science & History
  5. 2016
    Best Original Research ArticleMovement Disorders
  6. 2016
    First Place PosterFall Voice Conference
  7. 2016
    Transform the Practice Award RecipientMayo Clinic Arizona
  8. 2016
    Highlighted Article: Giving Them Their VoiceMayo Clinic Magazine
  9. 2016
    Distinguished Scientist ExhibitMayo Clinic Research Information Center, Rochester, MN
  10. 2015
    Top Voice Doctors in AmericaBillboard Magazine
  11. 2014
    Second Place Poster Award38th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium, Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
  12. 2009
    David W. Brewer Award for Best Research PosterVoice Foundation Annual Symposium
  13. 2009
    Invited Research PresenterVoice Foundation Annual Symposium
  14. 2009
    Resident Research AwardCleveland Clinic
  15. 2009
    Henry Williams Resident Research AwardTriological Society Middle Section Meeting
  16. 2009
    First Place Poster AwardTriological Society Middle Section Meeting
  17. 2004
    Research DistinctionCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  18. 2002
    Award for Excellence in the Area of Genetics and Birth DefectsNational Student Research Forum March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
  19. 2002
    Edward S. Reynolds Award in Investigative PathologyNational Student Research Forum
  20. 2002
    Sigma Xi Award for Overall Excellence in ResearchNational Student Research Forum
  21. 2001
    Student Research AwardAmerican Society of Hematology
  22. 1999
    Magna Cum LaudeNorthern Arizona University
  23. 1999
    President's Prize (Most Outstanding Student Overall)Northern Arizona University
  24. 1999
    Gold Axe Award (Outstanding Service to School & Community)Northern Arizona University
  25. 1998
    Outstanding Junior Scholar AwardNorthern Arizona University

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - 2019
    MemberInternet Curriculum Committee, American Laryngological Association
  2. 2018 - present
    MemberManufacturing Compliance Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine
  3. 2017 - present
    MemberResearch Operations Management Team, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  4. 2017 - present
    MemberInternational Broncho-Esophagological Society
  5. 2015 - present
    MemberCenter for Regenerative Medicine Biomaterials Resource Prioritization Committee
  6. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
  7. 2014 - present
    Planning and DevelopmentMayo Clinic Voice Program - Southwest Vocal Competition with Phoenix Opera Company
  8. 2014 - present
    MemberCenter for Procedural Innovation Coordinating Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  9. 2014 - present
    MemberRegenerative Medicine Knowledge Content Board, AskMayoExpert
  10. 2013 - present
    ChairClinical Competency Committee, Otolaryngology Residency Program, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology
  11. 2013 - present
    MemberGraduate Education Subcommittee-Arizona, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberCancer Center Research Committee-Arizona, Research Operations Management Team, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  13. 2013 - present
    Post Graduate MemberAmerican Laryngological Association
  14. 2012 - 2015
    Post Graduate MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
  15. 2012 - present
    MemberArizona Society of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  16. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc. (Triological Society)
  17. 2011 - present
    FacultyOtolaryngology Residency Program, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology
  18. 2011 - present
    DiplomatAmerican Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  19. 2010 - present
    ParticipantWorld Voice Day, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  20. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  21. 2002 - 2004
    ChairHonor Council, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  22. 2002
    FounderHonor Council, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  23. 2002
    MemberStudent Review Course Committee, United States Medical Licensing Board, National Board of Medical Examiners
  24. 2001 - 2002
    DirectorApplicant Hosting Program, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  25. 2001
    MemberCurriculum Review Committee, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  26. 2001
    FounderApplicant Hosting Program, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  27. 2000 - 2004
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
  28. 2000 - 2002
    MemberMedical Student Ambassador Program, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  29. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

Publications

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Research activities

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