Gregory Allen, MD
Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Professional Titles

• Medical Director, Cleft Lip and Palate Team

Research Interests

Teaching

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

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Fellow
• American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Member
• American Medical Association, Member
• American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, Member
• Christian Medical Dental Association, Member