Associate Professor
(1997)
School of Medicine,
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Associate Professor
(1997)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Publications
Klassen AF, Rae C, Riff W, Denadai R, Murray DJ, Bracken S, Courtemanche DJ, Bulstrode N, O'Hara J, Butler D, Goldstein J, Tassi A, Hol ML, Johnson D, Ganske IM, Kölby L, Benitez S, Breuning EE, Malic CC, Allen GC, Pusic AL, Cano S. FACE-Q craniofacial module: Part 2 Psychometric properties of newly developed scales for children and young adults with facial conditions. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Sep;74(9):2330-2340. PubMed PMID: 34172403
Andrews M, Allen G, Alexander A, French B, Wilkinson C, Mason A. Evolution of a Virtual Multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Children's Hospital Colorado Experience. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 May;58(5):653-657. PubMed PMID: 33356504
Fayoux P, Daniel SJ, Allen G, Balakrishnan K, Boudewyns A, Cheng A, De Alarcon A, Goel D, Hart CK, Leboulanger N, Lee G, Moreddu E, Muntz H, Rahbar R, Nicollas R, Rogers-Vizena CR, Russell J, Rutter MJ, Smith RJH, Wyatt M, Zalzal G, Resnick CM. International Pediatric ORL Group (IPOG) Robin Sequence consensus recommendations. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Mar;130:109855. PubMed PMID: 31896499
Puricelli MD, Rahbar R, Allen GC, Balakrishnan K, Brigger MT, Daniel SJ, Fayoux P, Goudy S, Hewitt R, Hsu WC, Ida JB, Johnson R, Leboulanger N, Rickert SM, Roy S, Russell J, Rutter M, Sidell D, Soma M, Thierry B, Trozzi M, Zalzal G, Zdanski CJ, Smith RJH. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG): Consensus recommendations on the prenatal and perinatal management of anticipated airway obstruction. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov;138:110281. PubMed PMID: 32891939
Klassen AF, Dalton L, Goodacre TEE, Harman KE, Slator R, Tsangaris E, Courtemanche DJ, Goldstein J, Allen GC, Mahony AO, Riff KWYW. Impact of Completing CLEFT-Q Scales That Ask About Appearance on Children and Young Adults: An International Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2020 Jul;57(7):840-848. PubMed PMID: 32048868
28. Andrews M, Allen G, Alexander A, French B, Wilkinson C, Mason A. Evolution of a Virtual Multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Children’s Hospital Colorado Experience. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. Accepted for publication, Aug 31, 2020.
Puricelli MD, Rahbar R, Allen GC, Balakrishnan K, Brigger MT, Daniel SJ, Fayoux P, Goudy S, Hewitt R, Hsu WC, Ida JB, Johnson R, Leboulanger N, Rickert SM, Roy S, Russell J, Rutter M, Sidell D, Soma M, Thierry B, Trozzi M, Zalzal G, Zdanski CJ, Smith RJH. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG): Consensus recommendations on the prenatal and perinatal management of anticipated airway obstruction. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov;138:110281. PubMed PMID: 32891939
Klassen AF, Dalton L, Goodacre TEE, Harman KE, Slator R, Tsangaris E, Courtemanche DJ, Goldstein J, Allen GC, Mahony AO, Riff KWYW. Impact of Completing CLEFT-Q Scales That Ask About Appearance on Children and Young Adults: An International Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2020 Jul;57(7):840-848. PubMed PMID: 32048868
Wong Riff KWY, Tsangaris E, Forrest CR, Goodacre T, Longmire NM, Allen G, Courtemanche DJ, Goldstein J, O'Mahony A, Pusic AL, Slator R, Swan MC, Thoma A, Vargas F, Klassen AF. CLEFT-Q: Detecting Differences in Outcomes among 2434 Patients with Varying Cleft Types. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jul;144(1):78e-88e. PubMed PMID: 31246826
Hansen R, Shirtcliff RM, Ludwig S, Dysert J, Allen G, Milgrom P. Changes in Silver Diamine Fluoride Use and Dental Care Costs: A Longitudinal Study. Pediatr Dent. 2019 Jan 15;41(1):35-44. PubMed PMID: 30803475
Chan KH, Allen GC, Kelley PE, Streubel SO, Friedman NR, Yoon P, Gao D, Ruiz AG, Jung TTK. Dornase Alfa Ototoxic Effects in Animals and Efficacy in the Treatment of Clogged Tympanostomy Tubes in Children: A Preclinical Study and a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Sep 1;144(9):776-780. PubMed PMID: 30073253
Klassen AF, Riff KWW, Longmire NM, Albert A, Allen GC, Aydin MA, Baker SB, Cano SJ, Chan AJ, Courtemanche DJ, Dreise MM, Goldstein JA, Goodacre TEE, Harman KE, Munill M, Mahony AO, Aguilera MP, Peterson P, Pusic AL, Slator R, Stiernman M, Tsangaris E, Tholpady SS, Vargas F, Forrest CR. Psychometric findings and normative values for the CLEFT-Q based on 2434 children and young adult patients with cleft lip and/or palate from 12 countries. CMAJ. 2018 Apr 16;190(15):E455-E462. PubMed PMID: 29661814
Chan KH, Allen GC, Kelley PE, Streubel SO, Friedman NR, Yoon P, Gao D, Ruiz AG, Jung TTK. Dornase Alfa Ototoxic Effects in Animals and Efficacy in the Treatment of Clogged Tympanostomy Tubes in Children: A Preclinical Study and a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Sep 1;144(9):776-780. PubMed PMID: 30073253
Klassen AF, Riff KWW, Longmire NM, Albert A, Allen GC, Aydin MA, Baker SB, Cano SJ, Chan AJ, Courtemanche DJ, Dreise MM, Goldstein JA, Goodacre TEE, Harman KE, Munill M, Mahony AO, Aguilera MP, Peterson P, Pusic AL, Slator R, Stiernman M, Tsangaris E, Tholpady SS, Vargas F, Forrest CR. Psychometric findings and normative values for the CLEFT-Q based on 2434 children and young adult patients with cleft lip and/or palate from 12 countries. CMAJ. 2018 Apr 16;190(15):E455-E462. PubMed PMID: 29661814
Longmire NM, Wong Riff KWY, O'Hara JL, Aggarwala S, Allen GC, Bulstrode NW, Forrest CR, French BM, Goodacre TEE, Marucci D, Norris JH, Panchapakesan V, Piplani B, Pusic AL, Vercruysse HJ, Klassen AF. Development of a New Module of the FACE-Q for Children and Young Adults with Diverse Conditions Associated with Visible and/or Functional Facial Differences. Facial Plast Surg. 2017 Oct;33(5):499-508. PubMed PMID: 28962056
Chan KH, Gao D, Jensen EL, Allen GC, Cass SP. Complications and parent satisfaction in pediatric osseointegrated bone-conduction hearing implants. Laryngoscope. 2017 Sep;127(9):2165-2170. PubMed PMID: 28092097
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
Davies BW, Gonzalez MO, Vaughn RC, Allen GC, Durairaj VD. Dacryocystitis As the Initial Presentation of Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in Immunocompromised Children. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Jul-Aug;32(4):e79-81. PubMed PMID: 25126772
Wudel J, Valdez S, Perkins JN, Liang C, Blanchard A, Allen GC. Parent, dentist, and orthodontist satisfaction following alveolar cleft repair using recombinant human bone morphogenic protein. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2015 May;52(3):e41-6. PubMed PMID: 25531735
Davies BW, Gonzalez MO, Vaughn RC, Allen GC, Durairaj VD. Dacryocystitis As the Initial Presentation of Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in Immunocompromised Children. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Aug 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25126772
Chan KH, Liang C, Wilson P, Higgins D, Allen GC. Long-term safety and efficacy data on botulinum toxin type A: an injection for sialorrhea. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Feb;139(2):134-8. PubMed PMID: 23429943
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification (1996)
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Certificate
(1997)
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification
(1996)
Conditions & Treatments
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Brain and Nervous System
Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Apnea
Cancers
Digestive System
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Endocrine System (Hormones)
Immune System
Infections
Injuries and Wounds
Lungs and Breathing
Pregnancy and Reproduction
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Care
Symptoms and Manifestations
Symptoms and Manifestations - Breathing Problems
Symptoms and Manifestations - Cough
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dizziness and Vertigo
Immune System - Rhinitis
Immune System - Sinusitis
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Disease
Endocrine System (Hormones) - Thyroid Cancer
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hearing Loss
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Plastics and Cosmetics
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Head and Neck Tumors
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hoarseness
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal Cord Paralysis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tonsillitis
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Snoring
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tinnitus
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Eardrum Perforation
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Facial Paralysis
Digestive System - Surgical Endoscopy
Surgery
Cancers - Head and Neck Cancer
Infections - Bacterial Infections
Infections - Fungal Infections
Infections - Viral Infections
Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sinus Tumors
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal Polyps
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Salivary Gland Diseases/Stones
Surgery - Cleft Lip and Palate
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Facial Fractures
Surgery - Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery)
Surgery - Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Lungs and Breathing - Chronic Mechanical Ventilation
Lungs and Breathing - Tracheostomy Dependence
Clinical Interests
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cleft Lip and Palate, Syndromes involving the head and neck, craniofacial anomalies, otitis media, ear disease, airway abnormalities, airway reconstruction, head and neck tumors, nasal and sinus disease
Care Philosophy
Comprehensive and conservative care. Medical care to avoid surgery when possible. Judicious use of surgery when necessary. Team care for complex disorders and problems.
Personal Interests
Family, music, computers, biking, camping
Volunteer Activities
Medical missions in South America
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
(1990)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, University of Arkansas (AR)
(1986)
Internships:
West Virginia University Program
(1991)
Residency Programs:
West Virginia University Program, Chief Resident, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (1995)
Fellowships:
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Otolaryngology
(1997)