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Erin K. O'Brien, M.D.

  1. Otolaryngologist

Erin O'Brien, M.D., is a fellowship trained rhinologist with a specialty interest in chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD: nasal polyps, asthma, aspirin sensitivity), benign sinus tumors, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks in the nose, and skull base surgery. She is the Division Chair of Rhinology in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology.

Her clinical focus includes:

  • Complex revision endoscopic sinus surgery include complex frontal sinus surgery
  • Multidisciplinary treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps with asthma and allergies with colleagues in Allergy and Pulmonary medicine
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery and surgical management of chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps
  • Surgical and medical management of Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory disease AERD (Samter's Triad) of nasal polyps, asthma and aspirin sensitivity.
  • Surgical management of benign sinus tumors such as inverted papillomas
  • Endoscopic repair of nasal CSF leaks and encephaloceles with neurosurgery
  • Endoscopic approaches to pituitary tumors with neurosurgery
  • Expertise in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and epistaxis
  • Her research focus includes AERD and aspirin sensitive asthma and nasal polyps as well as chronic sinusitis.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. O'Brien is active in research and education, and provides mentorship to medical students and residents.

  1. Endoscopic procedure
  • Endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery
  • Rhinology
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis
  • Nasal polyps
  • Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (Samter's triad)
  • Benign sinus tumors
  • Sinonasal inverted papilloma
  • Smell disorders
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea and leaks
  1. 2008
    Fellow - Rhinology and Chemosensory Fellowship in Dept of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
  2. 2007
    Resident - Residency in Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Iowa
  3. 2003
    Research Fellowship - T32 NIH Research Fellowship, Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, PediatricsUniversity of Iowa
  4. 2001
    Internship - Internship in General SurgeryMercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
  5. 2000
    MDUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  6. 1996
    BA - BA in Biology, Magna cum laudeDePauw University

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2010
    Loan Repayment ProgramNational Institutes of Health
  2. 2003
    Research Week Poster Competition AwardCollege of Medicine, University of Iowa
  3. 2000
    Kenneth H. Hinderer, M.D., Memorial Award in OtolaryngologyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  4. 1996
    Phi Beta KappaDePauw University
  5. 1996
    Albert E. Reynolds Outstanding Senior Award in Biological SciencesDePauw University
  6. 1992
    Rector Presidential Scholarship, Full TuitionDePauw University
  7. 1992
    Science Research Fellows ProgramDePauw University

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Officers and Councilors
  2. 2021 - 2023
    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  3. 2021 - present
    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  4. 2020 - present
    American Rhinologic Society
  5. 2020 - present
    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  6. 2020 - 2021
    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  7. 2019 - present
    American Board of Otolaryngology
  8. 2018 - 2021
    Membership Committee, American Rhinologic Society
  9. 2018 - 2020
    American Rhinologic Society
  10. 2018 - present
    American Rhinologic Society
  11. 2018 - present
    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  12. 2018 - present
    American Rhinologic Society
  13. 2018 - 2019
    Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
  14. 2018 - present
    Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology
  15. 2017 - 2018
    Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
  16. 2016 - 2018
    Society of University Otolaryngologists - Head and Neck Surgeons
  17. 2016 - 2018
    American Rhinologic Society
  18. 2016 - 2017
    American Board of Otolaryngology
  19. 2016 - 2020
    Mayo Clinic Rochester, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Executive Committee
  20. 2016 - 2017
    Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
  21. 2015 - 2022
    Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  22. 2015 - present
    Marketing Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  23. 2014 - 2021
    American Rhinologic Society
  24. 2014 - present
    American Rhinological Society
  25. 2014 - 2016
    Minnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
  26. 2014 - 2021
    American Rhinologic Society
  27. 2012 - present
    Resident Interview Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  28. 2012 - present
    Education Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  29. 2012 - present
    Research Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  30. 2012 - present
    American Rhinologic Society
  31. 2011 - present
    North American Skull Base Society
  32. 2010 - 2012
    American Board of Otolaryngology
  33. 2008 - present
    American Board of Otolaryngology
  34. 2007 - present
    American Rhinologic Society
  35. 2005
    American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
  36. 2001 - 2003
    American Society of Human Genetics
  37. 2001 - present
    American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Publications

Research activities

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