University of Colorado Resident Teaching Award, University of Colorado
(2019)
Research Interests
1. Management of Airway Stenosis
2. Voice Outcomes after surgery for benign vocal fold lesions
3. Patient centered outcomes for in-office procedures
4. Treatment of glottic insufficiency and vocal fold paralysis
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2022)
School of Medicine,
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Laryngology
Publications
Gottman DC, Corbisiero MF, Sus R, Fink DS. The Impact of Tracheal Stenosis on Distal Airway Pressure with Jet Ventilation. Laryngoscope. 2023 Nov 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37933801
Harris KJ, Jetté ME, Abaza M, Clary MS, Fink DS, Litts JK. Is Thyrohyoid Space Palpation a Reliable and Useful Clinical Tool Within Diagnostic Protocol for Voice Disorders?. J Voice. 2023 Apr 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37076382
Lau RJ, Lackey TG, Samedi V, Fink DS. Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection of Larynx and Cervical Trachea. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2023 Nov;132(11):1487-1492. PubMed PMID: 36951110
Tierney WS, Huang LC, Chen SC, Berry LD, Anderson C, Amin MR, Benninger MS, Blumin JH, Bock JM, Bryson PC, Castellanos PF, Clary MS, Cohen SM, Crawley BK, Dailey SH, Daniero JJ, de Alarcon A, Donovan DT, Edell ES, Ekbom DC, Fink DS, Franco RA, Garrett CG, Guardiani EA, Hillel AT, Hoffman HT, Hogikyan ND, Howell RJ, Johns MM, Kasperbauer JL, Khosla SM, Kinnard C, Kupfer RA, Langerman AJ, Lentz RJ, Lorenz RR, Lott DG, Makani SS, Maldonado F, Matrka L, McWhorter AJ, Merati AL, Mori M, Netterville JL, O'Dell K, Ongkasuwan J, Postma GN, Reder LS, Rohde SL, Richardson BE, Rickman OB, Rosen CA, Rohlfing M, Rutter MJ, Sandhu GS, Schindler JS, Schneider GT, Shah RN, Sikora AG, Sinard RJ, Smith ME, Smith LJ, Soliman AMS, Sveinsdóttir S, Veivers D, Verma SP, Weinberger PM, Weissbrod PA, Wootten CT, Shyr Y, Francis DO, Gelbard A. Comparative Treatment Outcomes for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis: 5-Year Update. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Jun;168(6):1570-1575. PubMed PMID: 36939627
Yadlapati R, Pandolfino JE, Greytak M, Cahoon J, Clarke M, Clary M, Fink D, Menard-Katcher P, Vahabzadeh-Hagh AM, Weissbrod P, Gupta S, Kaizer A, Wani S. Upper Esophageal Sphincter Compression Device as an Adjunct to Proton Pump Inhibition for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Dig Dis Sci. 2022 Jul;67(7):3045-3054. PubMed PMID: 34275061
Yadlapati R, Pandolfino JE, Greytak M, Cahoon J, Clarke M, Clary M, Fink D, Menard-Katcher P, Vahabzadeh-Hagh AM, Weissbrod P, Gupta S, Kaizer A, Wani S. Upper Esophageal Sphincter Compression Device as an Adjunct to Proton Pump Inhibition for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Dig Dis Sci. 2022 Jul;67(7):3045-3054. PubMed PMID: 34275061
Yadlapati R, Pandolfino JE, Greytak M, Cahoon J, Clarke M, Clary M, Fink D, Menard-Katcher P, Vahabzadeh-Hagh AM, Weissbrod P, Gupta S, Kaizer A, Wani S. Upper Esophageal Sphincter Compression Device as an Adjunct to Proton Pump Inhibition for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Dig Dis Sci. 2021 Jul 18. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34275061
Duffy JR, Litts JK, Fink DS. Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block for Treatment of Neurogenic Cough. Laryngoscope. 2021 Oct;131(10):E2676-E2680. PubMed PMID: 33894012
Pertile J, Smith B, Mellenthin M, Wagner J, DeBoer EM, Fink DS. Jet flow rate and needle position govern distal airway pressures during low-frequency jet ventilation. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2021 Apr;6(2):244-251. PubMed PMID: 33869756
Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Warner H, White SD, Dvorkin D, Fink D, McNally E, Scheel R, Higgins C, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, Deane S, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Moss M. Correction to: Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia. 2021 Oct;36(5):842-853. PubMed PMID: 33635374
Lee J, Huang LC, Berry LD, Anderson C, Amin MR, Benninger MS, Blumin JH, Bock JM, Bryson PC, Castellanos PF, Chen SC, Clary MS, Cohen SM, Crawley BK, Dailey SH, Daniero JJ, de Alarcon A, Donovan DT, Edell ES, Ekbom DC, Fink DS, Franco RA, Garrett CG, Guardiani EA, Hillel AT, Hoffman HT, Hogikyan ND, Howell RJ, Hussain LK, Johns MM, Kasperbauer JL, Khosla SM, Kinnard C, Kupfer RA, Langerman AJ, Lentz RJ, Lorenz RR, Lott DG, Lowery AS, Makani SS, Maldonado F, Mannion K, Matrka L, McWhorter AJ, Merati AL, Mori M, Netterville JL, O'Dell K, Ongkasuwan J, Postma GN, Reder LS, Rohde SL, Richardson BE, Rickman OB, Rosen CA, Rutter MJ, Sandhu GS, Schindler JS, Schneider GT, Shah RN, Sikora AG, Sinard RJ, Smith ME, Smith LJ, Soliman AMS, Sveinsdóttir S, Van Daele DJ, Veivers D, Verma SP, Weinberger PM, Weissbrod PA, Wootten CT, Shyr Y, Francis DO, Gelbard A. Association of Social Determinants of Health with Time to Diagnosis and Treatment Outcomes in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 Oct;130(10):1116-1124. PubMed PMID: 33629608
Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Warner H, White SD, Dvorkin D, Fink D, McNally E, Scheel R, Higgins C, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, Deane S, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Moss M. Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia. 2021 Oct;36(5):831-841. PubMed PMID: 33156398
Pertile J, Mellenthin M, Wagner J, DeBoer EM, Fink D, Smith B. The Effects of Laryngoscope Shape and Needle Position on Distal Airway Pressure in Jet Ventilation. Laryngoscope. 2021 Feb;131(2):E354-E357. PubMed PMID: 32717125
Duffy JR, Litts JK, Fink DS. Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block for Treatment of Neurogenic Cough. Laryngoscope. 2021 Oct;131(10):E2676-E2680. PubMed PMID: 33894012
Pertile J, Smith B, Mellenthin M, Wagner J, DeBoer EM, Fink DS. Jet flow rate and needle position govern distal airway pressures during low-frequency jet ventilation. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2021 Apr;6(2):244-251. PubMed PMID: 33869756
Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Warner H, White SD, Dvorkin D, Fink D, McNally E, Scheel R, Higgins C, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, Deane S, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Moss M. Correction to: Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia. 2021 Oct;36(5):842-853. PubMed PMID: 33635374
Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Warner H, White SD, Dvorkin D, Fink D, McNally E, Scheel R, Higgins C, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, Deane S, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Moss M. Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia. 2021 Oct;36(5):831-841. PubMed PMID: 33156398
Pertile J, Mellenthin M, Wagner J, DeBoer EM, Fink D, Smith B. The Effects of Laryngoscope Shape and Needle Position on Distal Airway Pressure in Jet Ventilation. Laryngoscope. 2021 Feb;131(2):E354-E357. PubMed PMID: 32717125
Beckelhymer LM, Fink DS, Litts JK. Behavioral Management of Laryngeal Complaints Caused by Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Medically Refractory Epilepsy. J Voice. 2021 Jul;35(4):651-654. PubMed PMID: 31889648
Gelbard A, et al. Association of Social Determinants of Health with Time to Diagnosis and treatment in idiopathic subglottic stenosis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021; 130(10: 1116-24.
Gelbard A, Anderson C, Berry LD, Amin MR, Benninger MS, Blumin JH, Bock JM, Bryson PC, Castellanos PF, Chen SC, Clary MS, Cohen SM, Crawley BK, Dailey SH, Daniero JJ, de Alarcon A, Donovan DT, Edell ES, Ekbom DC, Fernandes-Taylor S, Fink DS, Franco RA, Garrett CG, Guardiani EA, Hillel AT, Hoffman HT, Hogikyan ND, Howell RJ, Huang LC, Hussain LK, Johns MM 3rd, Kasperbauer JL, Khosla SM, Kinnard C, Kupfer RA, Langerman AJ, Lentz RJ, Lorenz RR, Lott DG, Lowery AS, Makani SS, Maldonado F, Mannion K, Matrka L, McWhorter AJ, Merati AL, Mori MC, Netterville JL, O'Dell K, Ongkasuwan J, Postma GN, Reder LS, Rohde SL, Richardson BE, Rickman OB, Rosen CA, Rutter MJ, Sandhu GS, Schindler JS, Schneider GT, Shah RN, Sikora AG, Sinard RJ, Smith ME, Smith LJ, Soliman AMS, Sveinsdóttir S, Van Daele DJ, Veivers D, Verma SP, Weinberger PM, Weissbrod PA, Wootten CT, Shyr Y, Francis DO. Comparative Treatment Outcomes for Patients With Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jan 1;146(1):20-29. PubMed PMID: 31670805
Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Warner H, White SD, Dvorkin D, Fink D, McNally E, Scheel R, Higgins C, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, Deane S, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Moss M. Abnormalities of Aspiration and Swallowing Function in Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure. Dysphagia. 2020 Nov 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33156398
Moss M, White SD, Warner H, Dvorkin D, Fink D, Gomez-Taborda S, Higgins C, Krisciunas GP, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, McNally E, Rubio A, Scheel R, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Langmore SE. Development of an Accurate Bedside Swallowing Evaluation Decision Tree Algorithm for Detecting Aspiration in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors. Chest. 2020 Nov;158(5):1923-1933. PubMed PMID: 32721404
Pertile J, Mellenthin M, Wagner J, DeBoer EM, Fink D, Smith B. The Effects of Laryngoscope Shape and Needle Position on Distal Airway Pressure in Jet Ventilation. Laryngoscope. 2020 Jul 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32717125
Krisciunas GP, Langmore SE, Gomez-Taborda S, Fink D, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, McNally E, Scheel R, Rubio AC, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Warner H, White SD, Moss M. The Association Between Endotracheal Tube Size and Aspiration (During Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors. Crit Care Med. 2020 Nov;48(11):1604-1611. PubMed PMID: 32804785
Moss M, White SD, Warner H, Dvorkin D, Fink D, Gomez-Taborda S, Higgins C, Krisciunas GP, Levitt JE, McKeehan J, McNally E, Rubio A, Scheel R, Siner JM, Vojnik R, Langmore SE. Development of an Accurate Bedside Swallowing Evaluation Decision Tree Algorithm for Detecting Aspiration in Acute Respiratory Failure Survivors. Chest. 2020 Nov;158(5):1923-1933. PubMed PMID: 32721404
Gelbard A, Anderson C, Berry LD, Amin MR, Benninger MS, Blumin JH, Bock JM, Bryson PC, Castellanos PF, Chen SC, Clary MS, Cohen SM, Crawley BK, Dailey SH, Daniero JJ, de Alarcon A, Donovan DT, Edell ES, Ekbom DC, Fernandes-Taylor S, Fink DS, Franco RA, Garrett CG, Guardiani EA, Hillel AT, Hoffman HT, Hogikyan ND, Howell RJ, Huang LC, Hussain LK, Johns MM 3rd, Kasperbauer JL, Khosla SM, Kinnard C, Kupfer RA, Langerman AJ, Lentz RJ, Lorenz RR, Lott DG, Lowery AS, Makani SS, Maldonado F, Mannion K, Matrka L, McWhorter AJ, Merati AL, Mori MC, Netterville JL, O'Dell K, Ongkasuwan J, Postma GN, Reder LS, Rohde SL, Richardson BE, Rickman OB, Rosen CA, Rutter MJ, Sandhu GS, Schindler JS, Schneider GT, Shah RN, Sikora AG, Sinard RJ, Smith ME, Smith LJ, Soliman AMS, Sveinsdóttir S, Van Daele DJ, Veivers D, Verma SP, Weinberger PM, Weissbrod PA, Wootten CT, Shyr Y, Francis DO. Comparative Treatment Outcomes for Patients With Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Oct 31;:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31670805
Hall CA, Hernandez SC, Barry RA, Zito BA, McWhorter AJ, Fink DS, Barham HP. Voice outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb;129(2):299-302. PubMed PMID: 30450588
Schneider SL, Clary MS, Fink DS, Wang SX, Chowdhury FN, Yadlapati R, Jetté ME, Courey MS. Voice therapy associated with a decrease in the reflux symptoms index in patients with voice complaints. Laryngoscope. 2019 May;129(5):1169-1173. PubMed PMID: 30444264
Parker LA, Kunduk M, Fink DS, McWhorter A. Reliability of High-speed Videoendoscopic Ratings of Essential Voice Tremor and Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. J Voice. 2019 Jan;33(1):16-26. PubMed PMID: 29246397
Hall CA, Hernandez SC, Barry RA, Zito BA, McWhorter AJ, Fink DS, Barham HP. Voice outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. Laryngoscope. 2018 Nov 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30450588
Schneider SL, Clary M, Fink DS, Wang SX, Chowdhury FN, Yadlapati R, Jetté ME, Courey MS. Voice therapy associated with a decrease in the reflux symptoms index in patients with voice complaints. Laryngoscope. 2018 Nov 16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30444264
Litts JK, Fink DS, Clary MS. The effect of vocal fold augmentation on cough symptoms in the presence of glottic insufficiency. Laryngoscope. 2018 Jun;128(6):1316-1319. PubMed PMID: 28988420
Litts JK, Fink DS, Clary MS. The effect of vocal fold augmentation on cough symptoms in the presence of glottic insufficiency. Laryngoscope. 2018 Jun;128(6):1316-1319. PubMed PMID: 28988420
Litts JK, Fink DS, Clary MS. The effect of vocal fold augmentation on cough symptoms in the presence of glottic insufficiency. Laryngoscope. 2017 Oct 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28988420
Barry RA, Fink DS, Pourciau DC, Hayley K, Lanius R, Hayley S, Sims E, McWhorter AJ. Effect of Increased Body Mass Index on Complication Rates during Laryngotracheal Surgery Utilizing Jet Ventilation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Sep;157(3):473-477. PubMed PMID: 28675094
Pourciau DC, Hotard DP 3rd, Hayley S, Hayley K, Sutton C, McWhorter AJ, Fink DS. Safety and efficacy of laryngeal mask airway ventilation in obese patients with airway stenosis. Laryngoscope. 2017 Nov;127(11):2582-2584. PubMed PMID: 28590065
Parker LA, Kunduk M, Fink DS, McWhorter A. Reliability of High-speed Videoendoscopic Ratings of Essential Voice Tremor and Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. J Voice. 2017 Dec 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29246397
Parker LA, Kunduk M, Fink DS, McWhorter A. Reliability of High-speed Videoendoscopic Ratings of Essential Voice Tremor and Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. J Voice. 2017 Dec 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29246397
Pourciau DC, Hotard DP 3rd, Hayley S, Hayley K, Sutton C, McWhorter AJ, Fink DS. Safety and efficacy of laryngeal mask airway ventilation in obese patients with airway stenosis. Laryngoscope. 2017 Nov;127(11):2582-2584. PubMed PMID: 28590065
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway noises/obstruction
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic cough/throat-clearing
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dyspnea – Shortness of breath not from the lungs
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Globus sensation
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Glottic stenosis and glottic webs
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Granulomas
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Infectious laryngitis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngeal cancer
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Muscle tension dysphonia
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Neurologic diseases
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Parkinson’s Disease
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Post-cancer treatment dysphagia
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Posterior glottic stenosis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Resonance disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Spasmodic dysphonia
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Subglottic stenosis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sulcus Vocalis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Supraglottic stenosis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Throat infections
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tracheal stenosis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Transgender voice
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tumors of throat
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Velopharyngeal insufficiency
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal tremor
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Voice disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Zenker’s diverticulum
Clinical Interests
I am interested in providing care for voice, swallowing and airway disorders. I have a strong interest in helping patients care for and optimize their voices. I am interested in optimizing treatment for laryngeal cancer and airway stenosis.
Care Philosophy
My goal is to know and understand my patient's issue and their goals in order apply the most up to date technology and research to treatment.
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and daughters, hiking, and playing with my pet boxer, Scout.
Public Speaking Yes
Recently, I have lectured on optimizing management of laryngeal cancer from a functional standpoint. I have also lectured on the most up to date management of vocal fold paralysis.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
(2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Swarthmore College (PA)
(2003)
Internships:
SUNY at Stony Brook Program
(2008)
Residency Programs:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School Program, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2012)
Fellowships:
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program, Laryngology
(2013)