David Gavin Dillard, MD, FAAO-HNS
ENT Specialist
Postgraduate Training
Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (July 1995 to July 2000)
Includes one year of research fellowship
Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS (July 1989 to July 1990)
Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (July 1988 to July 1989)
Education
Doctor of Medicine, University of South Alabama, 1988
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1984
Academic Appointments
Clinical Instructor, Emory University, Atlanta, GA (December 2000 to 2006)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical College of Georgia, Athens Campus, Augusta, GA (October 31, 2012)
Professional Experience
1990 to 1992, Emergency Room Physician, Delta Regional Medical Center, Greenville, MS
1992 to 1995, United States Navy, Active Duty
1995 to 2000, Residency and Fellowship, Emory University
2000 to 2004, Private Practice of Otolaryngology, David G. Dillard, MD, LLC, Hartwell, GA
2004 to Present, Private Practice of Otolaryngology, David G. Dillard, MD, LLC
Athens, GA
Lawrenceville, GA
Braselton, GA
Community Activities
President and Chief Executive Officer, North Georgia Medical Foundation (July 2003 to 2005)
Grants
Principal Investigator, TGF b-1 Effects on Wound Healing in the Injured Rat Larynx
Inter-institutional Agreement between Emory University and Pennsylvania State University (September 1997 to 1999)
Co-Investigator, TGF b-1 Role in the Etiology of Subglottic Stenosis
American Laryngological Association (February 1997)
Principal Investigator, TGF b-1 Effects on Wound Healing in the Injured Rat Larynx
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (September 1996)
Publications
Dillard S, Dillard DG. VOAT: A novel approach in treatment of moderate obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome. Pending publication.
Dillard DG. Balloon Assisted Sinusotomy. Atlanta Medicine. 2011; Volume 82, Number 3: 24 to 25.
Dillard DG, Muller S, Cohen C, Bloch D, DelGaudio J, Gal AA. High tumor grade in salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinomas and loss of expression of transforming growth factor beta receptor type II. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 2001;127(6):683 to 686.
Dillard DG, Cohen C, Venkatraman G, DelGaudio J, Gal AA, Mattox DE. Immunolocalization of erythropoietin and erythropoietin receptor in vestibular schwannoma. Acta Oto Laryngologica. 2001;121(2):149 to 152.
Dillard DG, White S, Gal A, Roman J, Jacobs IN. Transforming growth factor and neutralizing antibodies in subglottic stenosis. Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology. 2001;110(5 Part 1):393 to 400.
Dillard DG, Cohen C, Muller S, DelGaudio J, Reichman O, Parrish B, Rackley D, Gal AA. Immunolocalization of activated transforming growth factor beta 1 in juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 2000;126(6):723 to 725.
DelGaudio J, Dillard DG, Albritton FD, Hudgins P, Lewis MM, Wallace VC. CT guided needle biopsy of head and neck neoplasms. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 2000;126(3):366 to 370.
Dillard D, Foley R, Grice G. Recurrent lobar pneumonia in a young sailor: carcinoid tumor as part of the differential diagnosis. Navy Medicine. July to August 1995: 28 to 30.
Severance HW, Dillard D, Griswold JA. Investigation of adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy for rhinocerebral mucormycosis utilizing animal models of an immunocompromised state. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine. 1991;6:56 to 57.
Carmichael J, Thomas WO, Dillard D, Luterman A, Ferrara JJ. Indications for the placement of drains in the splenic fossa. American Surgeon. 1990;56(5):313 to 318.
Presentations
Sleep Health VOAT: The Evolution of Sleep Surgery, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA (August 2013)
Sleep Health VOAT, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA (August 2012)
Multiple national presentations at American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, American Laryngological Association, and American Head and Neck Society meetings from 1996 to 2000.
Research Experience
Developed a rat model of wound healing following laryngotracheal injury and conducted studies on TGF b-1 effects on wound healing.
Conducted electrophysiologic measurements using patch clamp techniques in isolated amphibian hair cell preparations.
Developed a murine model for mucormycosis and conducted trials of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and amphotericin B.
Analyzed liposome encapsulated 2 3 DPG and its effects on red blood cell oxygen affinity from 1987 to 1990.
Honors and Awards
First Place Lecture Resident Research Presentation, Metropolitan Atlanta Otolaryngic Society, 2000
Resident Research Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, 1996
Naval Surface Warfare Medical Officer Designation, 1994
Promotion to Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, 1993
Department of Surgery Prize, University of Mississippi, 1990
National Board of Medical Examiners Part II above 84th percentile, 1987
National Board of Medical Examiners Part I above 90th percentile, 1986
Naval Health Professional Scholarship, 1985 to 1988
Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society, Auburn University, 1984
Professional Societies
American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow
American Association of Otolaryngic Allergy
American Rhinologic Society
Georgia Association of Otolaryngology