Medical Director, University of Colorado Sleep Center
Assistant Professor
Recognition & Awards
Outstanding Research Presentation, University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology
(2013)
Howard House Award for Otolaryngology, Howard House
(2010)
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2016)
School of Medicine,
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Surgery, Snoring
Publications
Huyett P, Kent DT, D'Agostino MA, Green KK, Soose RJ, Kaffenberger TM, Woodson BT, Huntley C, Boon MS, Heiser C, Birk A, Suurna MV, Lin HS, Waxman JA, Kezirian EJ. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Laryngoscope. 2021 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33443811
Suurna MV, Steffen A, Boon M, Chio E, Copper M, Patil RD, Green K, Hanson R, Heiser C, Huntley C, Kent D, Larsen C, Manchanda S, Maurer JT, Soose R, de Vries N, Walia HK, Thaler E. Impact of Body Mass Index and Discomfort on Upper Airway Stimulation: ADHERE Registry 2020 Update. Laryngoscope. 2021 Nov;131(11):2616-2624. PubMed PMID: 34626128
Kent D, Stanley J, Aurora RN, Levine CG, Gottlieb DJ, Spann MD, Torre CA, Green K, Harrod CG. Referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea for surgical consultation: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment. J Clin Sleep Med. 2021 Dec 1;17(12):2507-2531. PubMed PMID: 34351849
Kent D, Stanley J, Aurora RN, Levine C, Gottlieb DJ, Spann MD, Torre CA, Green K, Harrod CG. Referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea for surgical consultation: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. J Clin Sleep Med. 2021 Dec 1;17(12):2499-2505. PubMed PMID: 34351848
Huyett P, Kent DT, D'Agostino MA, Green KK, Soose RJ, Kaffenberger TM, Woodson BT, Huntley C, Boon MS, Heiser C, Birk A, Suurna MV, Lin HS, Waxman JA, Kezirian EJ. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Laryngoscope. 2021 Jul;131(7):1676-1682. PubMed PMID: 33443811
Larsen C, Boyd C, Villwock M, Steffen A, Heiser C, Boon M, Huntley C, Doghramji K, Soose RJ, Kominsky A, Waters T, Withrow K, Parker N, Thaler E, Dhanda Patil R, Green KK, Chio E, Suurna M, Schell A, Strohl K. Evaluation of Surgical Learning Curve Effect on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Outcomes in Upper Airway Stimulation. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 May;130(5):467-474. PubMed PMID: 32924533
Larsen C, Boyd C, Villwock M, Steffen A, Heiser C, Boon M, Huntley C, Doghramji K, Soose RJ, Kominsky A, Waters T, Withrow K, Parker N, Thaler E, Dhanda Patil R, Green KK, Chio E, Suurna M, Schell A, Strohl K. Evaluation of Surgical Learning Curve Effect on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Outcomes in Upper Airway Stimulation. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2020 Sep 13;:3489420958733. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32924533
Green KK, Kent DT, D'Agostino MA, Hoff PT, Lin HS, Soose RJ, Boyd Gillespie M, Yaremchuk KL, Carrasco-Llatas M, Tucker Woodson B, Jacobowitz O, Thaler ER, Barrera JE, Capasso R, Liu SY, Hsia J, Mann D, Meraj TS, Waxman JA, Kezirian EJ. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Surgical Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Laryngoscope. 2019 Mar;129(3):761-770. PubMed PMID: 30588639
Green KK, Kent DT, D'Agostino MA, Hoff PT, Lin HS, Soose RJ, Boyd Gillespie M, Yaremchuk KL, Carrasco-Llatas M, Tucker Woodson B, Jacobowitz O, Thaler ER, Barrera JE, Capasso R, Liu SY, Hsia J, Mann D, Meraj TS, Waxman JA, Kezirian EJ. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Surgical Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Laryngoscope. 2018 Dec 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30588639
Cao Y, Green K, Quattlebaum S, Milam B, Lu L, Gao D, He H, Li N, Gao L, Hall F, Whinery M, Handley E, Ma Y, Xu T, Jin F, Xiao J, Wei M, Smith D, Bornstein S, Gross N, Pyeon D, Song J, Lu SL. Methylated genomic loci encoding microRNA as a biomarker panel in tissue and saliva for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Clin Epigenetics. 2018;10:43. PubMed PMID: 29636832
Green KK, Woodson BT. Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Dec;49(6):1425-1431. PubMed PMID: 27720458
Green KK, Barham HP, Allen GC, Chan KH. Prognostic Factors in the Outcome of Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in a Pediatric Population. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 Apr;35(4):384-6. PubMed PMID: 26673979
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification
Sleep Surgery, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Snoring
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tonsillitis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sleep Apnea Surgery
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - CPAP intolerance
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Deviated septum
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Apnea
Brain and Nervous System
Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Disorders
Clinical Interests
My clinical and research interest is in the management of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, particularly in people who are unable to tolerate CPAP but are looking for other options. Sleep impacts all facets of our lives, and if obstructive sleep apnea is not allowing you to get quality sleep, this has impacts on your overall health and well-being, as well as on your daytime performance and energy level. I offer the full spectrum of options for sleep apnea and snoring, from minimally-invasive approaches like Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation and the Pillar Procedure to complex surgeries to address the areas causing apneas.
Care Philosophy
I am committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art patient care while advancing sleep apnea and snoring surgery through innovation and research. High-quality, healthy sleep is so impactful on leading a happier, healthier life, and it is my goal to provide each of my patients with a personalized treatment plan that will achieve better sleep for both them and their loved ones.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
(2010)
Graduate Schools:
MS, Rush University Medical Center
(2006)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Northwestern University (IL)
(2004)
Internships:
University of Colorado
(2011)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2015)
Fellowships:
University of Southern California Program, Sleep Medicine
(2016)