John E. McClay, MD

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John E. McClay, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Otolaryngology – Ear, Nose, Throat, and Sinus Surgeon

Founding Partner/Owner of Frisco ENT for Children
Medical Director of Pediatric Specialists – Pediatric Partners by Children’s Health℠

Lead Researcher Pediatric Sinus Center Frisco
Chairman of the Education Committee for the Section on Otolaryngology for the American Academy of Pediatric

John E. McClay, MD, pediatric Sinus and ENT surgeon (pediatric otolaryngologist ) Frisco, Plano, Prosper Texas

John E. McClay, MD, a caring and compassionate pediatric otolaryngologist, pediatric ear, nose, throat, and sinus surgeon, research professor, and lecturer is known as a leading innovator in the treatment of airway pathology and complex sinus diseases in children. Dr. John McClay is subspecialty trained in sinus, ear, nose, throat disorders, and head and neck pathology in children. He has received recognition from his esteemed colleagues in the form of numerous awards and honors, which includes Who’s Who and voted one of The Best Doctors in America along with D Magazine’s Best Pediatric Specialists.

What is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?

John E. McClay, MD –  Curriculum Vitae

Education

Fellowship In Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 6/95 – 6/96

Residency in Otolaryngology / Head And Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 7/91 – 6/95

Internship in General Surgery

General Surgery, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 6/90 – 6/91

Medical School

Degree in Medicine (MD), Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 8/86 – 6/90

Undergraduate Education

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Degree, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 8/82-6/86  

Professional Awards and Honors

Professional Appointments and Positions Held

  • Medical Director of Pediatric Specialists – Pediatric Specialists for Pediatric Partners by Children’s Health℠ – September 2014 to present
  • Co-chair of the quality committee–Pediatric Partners by Children’s Health℠ – 2015-2018
  • Chairman of the education committee for the section on Otolaryngology for the American Academy of Pediatrics – 2018-present
  • Executive Committee Member for Section on Otolaryngology for the American Academy of Pediatrics – 2012 to 2018
  • Member of Section on Eye Ear Nose and Throat disorders standing committee for the National Quality Forum – June 2015 to present
  • Associate Professor Pediatric Otolaryngology, the University of Texas at Southwestern (UTSW) 1996-2013
  • Holder of the John K. and Rhonda Pate Professorship in Otolaryngology 2008-2013
  • Coordinator at the University of Texas at Southwestern for Interinstitutional Study of Recurrent Respiratory Papilloma through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
  • Interviewer for medical school admissions, the University of Texas at Southwestern – Fall 2012
  • Designated proctor for Focused Profession Practice Evaluation for the medical staff at Children’s Medical Center for Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2011-2012
  • Advisory board, otolaryngologic division, Alcon Laboratories, 2002-2004
  • Medical editor, online otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery textbook, emedicine.com
  • Managing editor, online pediatric textbook, emedicine.com

Professional Committees

  • Pediatric Partners Children’s Health Board of Governors – 2016-present
  • Quality committee –Pediatric Partner’s Children’s Health, 2014-present
  • Executive committee, American Academy of Pediatrics, the section on Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery, 2012-2018
  • Member of Section on Eye Ear Nose and Throat disorders standing committee for the National Quality Forum – June 2015 to present
  • Development Committee for American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2009-2010
  • Program committee for American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2006-2008
  • Technology and nominating committee for American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2005–2006
  • Technology and nominating committee for American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2003–2004
  • Credentialing Committee, Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancement Children (SENTAC), 2002-03
  • Minimal invasive surgery committee, Parkland Hospital 6/98–6/99
  • Utilization review committee, Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, 2000
  • Interactive Multimedia Faculty, Continuing Education Advisory Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2000

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, 1935 Medical District Dr., Dallas, Texas 75235
  • Children’s Medical Center of Plano, 7601 Preston Road, Plano, Texas 75024
  • Cook Children’s Pediatric Surgery Center, 7000 West Plano Parkway, Suite 100, Plano, Texas 75093
  • Medical City Frisco Medical Center, 5500 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, Texas, 75034
  • Medical City Children’s Hospital, 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 75230

Licensure and Professional Affiliations

  • Medical Licensure – Texas, 1991
  • American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology (Fellow)
  • America Academy of Pediatrics –Specialty Fellow, Section on Bronchoesophagology/Otolaryngology
  • American Medical Association
  • Dallas Academy of Otolaryngology
  • American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

National and International Presentations   

  1. “Implementing the OM6 to define the quality of care in treating recurrent and chronic otitis media.” John McClay, MD, Than Tranh, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 18-21, 2017, Austin, Texas
  2. “Age of onset, and not HPV type, predict aggressiveness in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis” Buchinsky FJ, Donfack J, Derkay CS, Choi SS, Conley SF, et al (McClay JE), oral presentation at 31st International
  3.  Papillomavirus Conference, February 28-March 4, 2017, Cape Town, South Africa
  4. “Decannulation rates in a child with vocal cord paralysis with and without surgical intervention” Dawn Teo, MD, Romaine Johnson, ND, John E. McClay, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 18-22, 2012, San Diego, California
  5. “Serology in RRP similar to patients with genital HPV infection” Farrel Buchinsky, MD, Craig Derkay, MD, David Radley, John E. McClay, MD, Robert Bastian, MD, Charles Myer, MD, Kevin Lollar, Deborah Marino, oral presentation at the 27th International Papillomavirus Conference, September 17-22, 2011, Berlin, Germany
  6. “Treatment of intracranial abscess from acute sinusitis without craniotomy” Emily Crozier, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Amy Brenski, MD, oral presentation at American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 14, 2011, San Francisco, California
  7. “The impact of endoscopic sinus surgery on pulmonary function in children with cystic fibrosis” Jordan Rihani, MD and John E. McClay, MD, oral presentation at American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 13, 2011, San Francisco, California
  8. “Auto-erosion of the uncinate process in children with cystic fibrosis” John E. McClay, MD, poster presentations at American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 13, 2011, San Francisco, California
  9. “Sutureless verses sutured posterior costal cartilage grafting in laryngotracheal reconstruction in children” Jacqueline Brewer, MD and John E. McClay, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 30– May 3, 2011, Chicago, Illinois
  10. “Use of propanolol in the treatment of subglottic hemangiomas in infants” Amy Mettman, MD, John McClay, MD, Michael Biavati, MD, Seckin Ulualp, MD, Romaine Johnson, MD, Debra Weinberger, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 30- May 3, 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada
  11. “Use of the holmium laser and dilation in delayed ‘A’ frame tracheal deformities following laryngotracheal reconstruction” John McClay, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 30- May 3, 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada
  12. “Treatment of chronic and recurrent post-tympanostomy tube otorrhea in children” John McClay, MD, Fred Lee, MS, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 3-4, 2008, Orlando, Florida
  13. “Age of child, more than HPV type, is associated with clinical course in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis” Buchinsky FJ, Donfack J, Derkay CS, Choi SS, Conley SF, et al (McClay JE), oral presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 3, 2008, Orlando, Florida
  14. “Endoscopic treatment of subglottic stenosis, prior to and after laryngotracheal reconstruction” Sivi Bakthavachalam, M.D, John McClay MD, Alan Murray, MD, oral presentation at American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 20, 2007, Washington, D.C.
  15. “Single-stage vs. double-stage laryngotracheal reconstruction in Grade III subglottic stenosis” Sivi Bakthavachalam, M.D, John McClay MD, Alan Murray, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 27-29, 2007, San Diego, California
  16. “The rising incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in pediatric neck abscesses” Timothy S. Thomason, MD, Amy Brenski, MD, John McClay, MD, Dale Ehmer, MD, oral presentation at American Academy of Otolaryngology September 20, 2006, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  17. “Medical and surgical management of deep neck infections in children” Dale Ehmer, MD, Michelle Marcincek, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Alan Murray, MD, Tim Booth, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 20-21, 2006, Chicago, Illinois
  18. “Acute coalescent mastoiditis with and without subperiosteal abscess in infants” Rolando M. Molina, M.D, John E. McClay, MD, oral presentation at American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 23, 2005, Los Angeles, California
  19. “Medical and surgical management of orbital subperiosteal abscesses in children” Lance E. Oxford, MD and John McClay, MD, oral presentation at the Triologic Society, May 13, 2005, Boca Raton, Florida
  20. “Outcomes of supraglottoplasty: CO2 laser and microinstrument techniques” Timothy Thomason, MD, John McClay, MD, Michael Biavati, MD, Alan Murray, MD, Paul Bauer, MD, poster presentation at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 26-29, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada
  21. “Complications of acute sinusitis in children” Lance E. Oxford, MD and John McClay, MD, oral presentation at the American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 22, 2004, New York, New York
  22. “Antibiotic therapy for cervical nontuberculous mycobacteria” Amber Luong, MD, PhD, John E. McClay, MD, Orval Brown, MD, Hassan Jafre, MD, oral presentation at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 5, 2004, Phoenix, Arizona
  23. “The bulging oval window: HRCT and MR in the diagnosis of perilymphatic hydrops” Timothy N. Booth, MD, John McClay, MD, Amy Brenski, MD, Nancy K. Rollins, MD, Peter Roland, MD, oral presentation at American Society of Neuroradiology, April 2004, Seattle, Washington 
  24. “Tonsillectomy in morbidly obese children” John E. McClay, MD, (invited lecturer for obesity panel), oral presentation at Society of Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancements in Children and American Academy of Pediatrics, November 1, 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana
  25. “HspE7 treatment of pediatric recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP): Interim results of an open-label trial”,.Derkay CS, Arnold J, Bower C, McClay J, Smith R, Van Burik J, Wiatrak B, Wohl D, Berger B, Neefe J,  presented at Society of Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancements in Children and American Academy of Pediatrics, November 1, 2003, New Orleans, Louisiana
  26. “Medical and surgical management of deep neck infections in children” Michelle Marcincek, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Alan Murray, MD, Tim Booth, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 5, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
  27. “Evaluation of sensorineural hearing loss with magnetic resonance imaging” David Parry, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Tim Boothe, MD, Peter Roland, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 5, 2003 Nashville, Tennessee
  28. “Tonsillectomy in morbidly obese children” Taylor Tidmore, MS, John E. McClay, MD, oral presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 5, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
  29. “Endoscopic cauterization of 4th branchial cleft sinus tracts” DJ Verret, MD, John E.  McClay, MD, Alan Murray, MD, Michael Biavati, MD, poster presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 5, 2003, Nashville, Tennessee
  30. “Airbag injuries in children” Alan Murray, MD, Susan Scott, MD, John E. McClay, MD, oral presentation at the American Academy of Otolaryngology, September 19, 2002, San Diego, California
  31. “Intravenous antibiotics for deep neck infections, John E. McClay, MD, Alan Murray, MD, Tim Booth, MD, oral presentation at The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 9-12, 2001, Scottsdale, Arizona
  32. “Gastroesophageal reflux and true vocal cord nodules” John E. McClay, MD, Gina Rocha-Worley, MSL-CCP, Michael J. Biavati, MD, Alan Murray, MD, Mark Shrime, MS, oral presentation at The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 9-12, 2001, Scottsdale, Arizona
  33. “Clinical presentation of allergic fungal sinusitis in children” John E. McClay, MD, Brad Marple, MD, Lav Kapadia, MD, Michael J. Biavati, MD, Brian Nussenbaum, MD, Mark Newcomer, MD, Scott Manning, MD, Tim Boothe, MD, Nathan Schwade, MD, oral presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 11, 2000, Orlando, Florida
  34. “Endoscopic drainage of orbital subperiosteal abscess in infants” John E. McClay, MD, Michael J. Biavati, MD, oral presentation at the American Academy of Pediatrics, section on bronchoesophagology/otolaryngology, October 9, 1999, Washington, D.C.
  35. “Temporal bone abnormalities in children with and without sensorineural hearing loss” John E. McClay, MD, Richard Tandy, PhD, Gilbert Vezina, MD, Sugki Choi, MD, Kenneth Grundfast, MD, George Zalzal, MD, and Ayal Willner, MD, oral presentation at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 28, 1999, Palm Desert, California
  36. “The effectiveness of tonsillectomy in diagnosing lymphoproliferative disorder in pediatric patients following liver transplantation” Shelley Broughton, John E. McClay, MD, Alan Murray, MD, John Sommerauer, MD, Walter Andrews, MD, presented at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 28-30, 1999, Palm Desert, California
  37. “Hazards of injury from food in children” JS Reilly, MD, G Rider, SP Cook, MD, J McClay, MD, S Stool, MD, D Beste, MD, L Brodsky, ND, C. Derkay, MD, J Haddad, Jr, MD, JL Hutchinson, MD, SM Kelly, MD, C MacArthur, MD, H Muntz, MD, CM Myer, MD, S.Schoem, MD, R Smith, MD, MW Todd, MD, BJ Wiatrak, MD, D Baccous, MD, presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, April 28-30, 1999, Palm Desert, California
  38. “Resistant bacteria in the adenoid bed” John E. McClay, MD, oral presentation at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 12-14,1998, Palm Beach, Florida
  39. “Congenital midline sialocutaneous fistula” Lav Kapadia, MD, John E. McClay, MD, oral presentation at Society for Ear, Nose Advancements in Children, December 4-7, 1997, St. Petersburg, Florida
  40. “Laryngeal duplication cyst” John E. McClay, MD, Brian Nussenbaum, MD, Charles F. Timmons, MD, presented at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 14-16, 1997, Scottsdale, Arizona
  41. “Aberrant second branchial cleft fistulas” Bradford Gamble, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Michael Biavati, MD, and Sugki Choi, MD, presented at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 14-16, 1997, Scottsdale, Arizona
  42. “Endoscopic cauterization for treatment of fourth branchial cleft sinuses” Jennifer A. Jordan, ND, Joe E. Graves, MD, Scott C. Manning, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Michael J. Biavati, MD, presented at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, May 14-16, 1997, Scottsdale, Arizona
  43. “Endoscopic decompression of tension pneumocephalus” Ayal Willner, MD, John E. McClay, MD, Octavio Carreno, MD, David Donahue, MD, presented at American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology May 6-10, 1996, Orlando, Florida
  44. “Bifid epiglottis and post-axial polydactyly: A unique gene regulating hypothesis concerning digital ray and midline branchial arch development” Proud, Virginia MD, McClay, John, MD, Wiatrak, Brian, MD,  from departments of genetics and pediatric otolaryngology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, presented at D.W. Smith Workshop in Malformations and Morphogenesis, August 1, 1995, Big Sky, Montana 
  45. “Aggressive fungal infections in pediatric patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia” McClay, John MD, Page, Edwin, MD, Wiatrak, Brian, MD, oral presentation at Society for Ear, Nose Advancements in Children, November 30–December 3, 1995, Cancun, Mexico
  46. “Chloroma of the masseteric muscle” McClay, John, MD and Wiatrak, Brian, MD, oral presentation at the Society for Ear, Nose Advancements in Children, November 30–December 3, 1995, Cancun, Mexico
  47.  “The effect of omeprazole on otolaryngologic manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux – results of a double-blind placebo-controlled study” McClay, John E, Sillers, MJ, Peters, GE, Richter, J, Lewis, ND, oral presentation at The Southern Section of the Triologic, January 5-8, 1995, Key West, Florida  
  48. “Bifid epiglottis and polydactyly: A new genetic syndrome”, McClay, John, MD and Brian Wiatrak, MD, oral presentation at the Society for Ear, Nose Advancements in Children, December 1-4, 1994, Sacramento, California                                                                                                                                                                                       
  49. “Endoscopic approach to duplicate middle turbinate causing nasal obstruction and choanal stenosis” John E. McClay, MD, Glenn Peters, MD, and James Reilly, MD, International Advanced Sinus Symposium, July 21-24,1993, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  50. “Pseudoaneurysm of the sphenopalatine branch of the internal maxillary artery, a previously unreported complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery” John Jebeles, MD, Glenn Peters, MD, G. Vitek, MD, and John E. McClay, MD, International Advanced Sinus Symposium, July 21-24, 1993, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Invited Academic Reviewer

  1. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology 2015-2019
  2. Case reports in Otolarynoglogy, 2016-2017
  3. Archives of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 – 2013
  4. Editorial Board of Case Reports in Surgery, 2010-2013
  5. Pediatric Journal of Infectious Disease, 2005 to 2009
  6. Pediatric Pulmonary, 2007-2008
  7. Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 2007-2009
  8. International Journal of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2008 – 2010

Invited Academic Moderator Or Panelist

  1. Invited Guest Panelist “Pediatric Otolaryngology for the Practicing General Otolaryngologist” TexMed Conference, May 18, 2012 Dallas, Texas
  2. Invited Moderator for Presentations on Nasal and Sinus disease, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Orlando Florida, May 4th, 2008
  3. Invited Moderator, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, San Diego California April 28th, 2007
  4. Invited Moderator for Presentations on Otology and Audiology, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Phoenix, Arizona, May 4th, 2004
  5. Invited Panelist for “Tonsillectomy in Morbidly Obese Children” Part of invited lecturer for obesity panel.  Society of Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancements in Children and American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 1st, 2003, New Orleans Louisiana

Local presentations

  1. “GERD guidelines: 2018” John E. McClay, MD, Southern pediatric otolaryngic study group, Jan19, 2019 Miami, Florida
  2. “ENT management of sleep disordered breathing” John McClay, MD, Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician Symposium presented by Pediatric Sleep Institute, September 29, 2018 (on Youtube)
  3. “Airway management in trauma emergencies” John E. McClay, MD, Dallas Surgical Relief Teams training course through International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the LEAP Foundation, June 7, 2013
  4. “Case management conference at CMC: Cystic fibrosis and sinusitis” John E. McClay, March 2013
  5. “Case management conference at CMC: Complication of sinusitis” John E. McCray, MD, March 2013
  6. “Stridor and the pediatric airway” John McClay, MD, nurse practitioners monthly conference, Children’s Medical Center, Legacy Campus, February 2013, Dallas, Texas
  7. “Balloon dilation of subglottic stenosis” John E. McClay, MD, Southern pediatric otolaryngic study group, May 18, 2013, Miami, Florida
  8. “Pediatric sinusitis” John McClay, MD, nurse practitioners monthly conference, Children’s Medical Center, Legacy Campus, August 2012, Dallas, Texas
  9. “Careers in medicine and otolaryngology” John McClay, MD, Highland Park High School, October 8, 2009
  10. “Careers in medicine and otolaryngology” John McClay, MD, Highland Park High School, October 30, 2008
  11. “Careers in medicine and otolaryngology” John McClay, MD, Highland Park High School, October 12, 2007
  12. “Careers in medicine and otolaryngology” John McClay, MD, Highland Park High School, November 11, 2006
  13. “Pediatric airway emergencies” John E. McClay, MD, presented at “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Scratch No Evil” February 5, 2005, UT Southwestern
  14. “Stridor: Causes and evaluation” John E. McClay, MD, 36th Annual Kenneth C. Haltalin pediatric seminar “Pediatrics for the Practitioner,” April 23, 2004, City Place Conference Center
  15. “Pediatric sinusitis: When it’s not just a cold” John E. McClay, MD, pediatric grand rounds, February 2004, University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
  16. “Pediatric sinusitis” John E. McClay, MD, allergy and immunology conference, August 20, 2003, University of Texas at Southwestern
  17. “Cystic fibrosis and sinusitis” John E. McClay, MD, Southeastern Cystic Fibrosis Update, March 28, 2003, Camp John Marc
  18. “Management of middle ear effusions in adults and children” John E. McClay MD, 2000 Otolaryngology Update for Primary Care Physicians, May 27, 2000, St. Paul Medical Center
  19.  “Diagnosis and management of otorrhea,” John E. McClay, MD, Beaumont Society of Pediatrics monthly meeting, April 25, 2000
  20. “Resistant bacteria in otitis media: New approaches” John E. McClay, MD, Texas chapter of Association of Family Practice quarterly meeting, April 1999
  21. “The role of the adenoids in pediatric otitis media and sinusitis” John E. McClay, MD, pediatric grand rounds, July 15, 1998, Children’s Hospital of Dallas
  22. “Pediatric otolaryngic emergencies” John E. McClay, MD, presented at spring meeting, Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Nursing, April 5, 1997
  23. “Ear Exam” John E. McClay, MD, presented at school nurse seminar, March 1, 1997, Children’s Hospital of Dallas
  24. “Otitis Media” John E. McClay, MD, presented at family practice conference, November 19, 1996, Charlton Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Texas
  25. “Pediatric Otolaryngic Emergencies” John E. McClay, MD, presented at the pediatric resident conference, October 22, 1996, Children’s Hospital of Dallas

Institutional videos

  1. “The formation of boogers” for Kids’ Chat with Sci-Tech Discovery Center, the Frisco Science Place, Fall 2009
  2. “Ear infections” created for Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, June 2008, currently on website and YouTube
  3. “Strep throat in kids” created for Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, June 2008, currently on website and YouTube

Television Appearances

  1. “Swimmer’s ear” Channel 8 ABC affiliate, aired on June 23, 2009
  2. “Ear infections” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired January 2008
  3. “Snoring, tonsils and the immune system” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired December 26, 2007
  4. “Nasal symptoms and sinusitis” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired December 12, 2007
  5. “Effects of piercing in the facial area” Channel 8 ABC affiliate, aired Fall 2006
  6. “Swimmer’s ear” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired Summer 2006
  7.  “Snoring” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired Fall 2006
  8. “Ear infections” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired Fall 2006
  9. “Swimmer’s ear” NBC 5’s Health Watch, aired Summer 2005
  10. “Second-hand smoke” Dr. Michael Lenoir, commentary by John McClay on effects of the airway and upper respiratory system, aired in Memphis, Tennessee, March 12, 1998

Radio Appearances

  1. “Tonsils and tonsillitis” Your Child’s Health, 103.7 FM, Dallas, Texas, aired November 11, 2007
  2. “Ear infections” Your Child’s Health, 103.7 FM, Dallas, Texas, aired December 10, 2006, re-aired December 31, 2006
  3. “Swimmer’s ear” Your Child’s Health 103.7 FM, Dallas, Texas, aired July 9, 2006

Newspaper, Periodical, and Internet Quotes

  1. “Tonsil and tonsil infections” Parent Magazine, May-June 2009
  2. “Inner-ear anomalies revealed using MRI” Anna Sophia McKenney in medical news today.com, September 19, 2008
  3. “MRI detects soft tissue damage affecting kids’ hearing” Health Day News, Forbes.com, U.S. News and World Report, Austin American Statesman, Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 16, 2008
  4. “MRI reveals inner ear anomalies in children with hearing loss” Insider Medicine, Physorg.com, August 12, 2008, Science Daily, September 16, 2008
  5. “Health 101: Ear infections” online at Parents.doc, April 2008
  6. “For hearing sake, turn down the volume” Waxahachie Daily Light, November 23, 2007, Perryton Herald, October 14, 2007, Olney Enterprise, September 20, 2007, Haskell, Free Press, September 13, 2007, Fort Worth Commercial Recorder, September 10, 2007, Muenstar Enterprise, September 7, 2007, Sweetwater Reporter, September 7, 2007, Fort Worth Texas Jewish Post, September. 6, 2007, Baylor County Banner, September 6, 2007, Gilmer Mirror, September 1, 2007, Health News  Digest.com, August 30, 2007  
  7. “Coblation-assisted tonsillectomy gaining popularity” Jan Jarvis, Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 9, 2005, and online at StarTelegram.com, October 1, 2005
  8. “Severe complications from acute sinusitis will affect young males in late winter” online at Onlypunjab.com, October 19, 2004
  9. “MRI screening best for congenital hearing loss” Esther Baue, Pulse: Monitoring The Beat of North Texas Health Care Industry, Vol.2 issue 7 July 2003, p15
  10. “Check your baby’s hearing” online at  yourchildshealth.com, 2002
  11. “Ear drops, antibiotics in a dead heat” Serena Gordon, health scout reporter Medreview.com, May 11, 2002
  12. “Skimmer angle-tip laryngeal blade” Xomed.com, 2002

Medical and Surgical Mission Trips

Research