Postgraduate Training
Otolaryngology: Department of Otolaryngology, Emory University; Atlanta, Georgia July 1995 – July 2000
Includes 1 year of research fellowship
Surgery: Department of Surgery, University of Mississippi; Jackson , Mississippi July 1989 – July 1990
Department of Surgery, Tulane University; New Orleans, Louisiana July 1988 – July 1989
Education
Doctor of Medicine: University of South Alabama, 1988
Bachelor of Science: Auburn University, 1984
Academic Appointments
Clinical Instructor: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; December 2000 - 2006
Clinical Assistant Professor: Medical College of Georgia, Athens Campus, Augusta, Georgia; October 31, 2012
Professional Experience
1990 – 1992 Emergency Room Physician; Delta Regional Medical Center, Greenville, Mississippi
1992 – 1995 United States Navy; Active Duty
1995 – 2000 Residency/Fellowship, Emory University
2000 – 2004 Private Practice of Otolaryngology
David G. Dillard, MD, LLC
Hartwell, GA
2004 – current Private Practice of Otolaryngology
David G. Dillard, MD, LLC
Athens, GA
Lawrenceville, GA
Braselton, GA
Community Activities
July 2003 – 2005 President/Chief Executive Officer, North Georgia Medical Foundation
Grants
Principle Investigator: “TGF b-1: Effects on Wound Healing in the Injured Rat Larynx.” September 1997-9,
Inter-institutional Agreement Emory and Pennsylvania State University.
Co-Investigator: “TGF b-1: Role in the Etiology of Subglottic Stenosis.” February 1997, American Laryngological Association.
Principle Investigator: “TGF b-1: Effects on Wound Healing in the Injured Rat Larynx.” September 1996,
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
Papers
Dillard, Scott, Dillard, D. G., VOAT™: A novel approach in treatment of moderate obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome, Pending publication
Dillard, D. G., Balloon-Assisted Sinusotomy, Atlanta Medicine, 2011, Vol. 82, No. 3, page 24 – 25
Dillard, D. G., Muller, S. Cohen, C. Bloch, D. DelGaudio J, A. A. High tumor grade in salivary gland mucoepidermoid
carcinomas and loss of expression of transforming growth factor beta receptor type II. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head
& Neck Surgery. 127(6): 683-6, 2001 Jun
Dillard, D. G., Cohen, C., Venkatraman, G., DelGaudio, J, Gal, A. A. Mattox, D.E. Immunolocalization of Erythropoietin
and Erythropoietin Receptor in Vestibular Schwannoma. Acta Oto Laryngologica, 2001 Jan; 121(2): 149-52
Dillard, D. G., White, S., Gal, A., Roman, J., Jacobs, I.N. Transforming growth factor and neutralizing antibodies in
subglottic stenosis. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 110(5 Pt 1): 393-400, 2001 May
Dillard, D. G., Cohen, C. Muller, S. DelGaudio J, Reichman, O. Parrish, B. Rackley, D. Gal, A.A. Immunolocalization of activated Transforming Growth Factor B-1 in Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Archives of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. 126(6): 723-5, 2000 June
DelGaudio J, Dillard, D. G., Albritton, F. D., Hudgins, P., Lewis, M. M., Wallace, V. C. CT-Guided Needle Biopsy of Head and Neck Neoplasms. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. 126(3): 366-70, 2000 Mar
Dillard, D., Foley, R., Grice, G. Recurrent Lobar Pneumonia in a Young Sailor – Carcinoid Tumor as a Part of the Differential Diagnosis. Navy Medicine July – August, 1995: 28-30
Severance HW, Dillard D, Griswold JA: Investigation of Adjunctive HBO Therapy for Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis Utilizing Animal Models of an immunocompromised state. Journal of Hyperbaric Medicine. 6: 1, pp. 56-7, 1991
Carmichael, J., Thomas, W.O., Dillard, D., Luterman, A., Ferrara, J.J. Indications for the Placement of Drains in the Splenic Fossa. American Surgeon, 56(5): 313-8, 1990 May
Presentations
Dillard, David G., Sleep Health – 2013, VOAT™ – The Evolution of Sleep Surgery, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA, Aug 2013
Dillard, David G, Sleep Health – 2012, VOAT, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA, Aug 2012
Mattox, D.E., Dillard, D.G., Cohen, C., Venkatraman, G., DelGaudio, J., Gal, A. Immunolocalization of erythropoietin, erythropoietin receptor in acoustic neuroma. Collegium Otol., Washington, D.C., Oct 2000
Dillard, D.G., et al., Immunolocalization of activated TGF B-1 and TGF-B RII in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma. Metropolitan Atlanta Otolaryngic Society, April 2000
Jacobs, I.N., Dillard, D.G., White, S., Gal, A., Roman, J. Transforming Growth Factor Beta-1, Blocking Antibodies and Subglottic Stenosis. Presented American Laryngological Association, April 1999
DelGaudio J., Dillard, D.G., et, al. Image Guided Needle Biopsy of Head and Neck Neoplasms. Presented American Head and Neck Society, April 1999
Dillard, D.G., et al., Immunolocalization of activated TGF B-1 in Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma. Presented American Head and Neck Society, April 1999
Dillard, D.G., Jacobs, I.N., The Roles of TGF B-1 and TGF-B3 in the Pathogenesis of Subglottic Stenosis. Presented September, 1997. 101st Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Dillard, D.G., Jacobs, I.N., Gal, A., A Rat Model of Wound Healing After Laryngo-Tracheal Injury. Presented September, 1996. 100th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Carmichael, J., Thomas, W.O., Dillard, D., Luterman, A., Ferrara, J.J., Indications for the Placement of Drains in the Splenic Fossa. Presented 1988 Spring Meeting. Southern Medical Association
Research Experience
Developed a rat model of wound healing after laryngotracheal injury. Conducted of TGF b-1: effects on wound healing in the injury rat larynx. Principle Investigator: I.N. Jacobs, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Conducted electro-physiologic measurements of EPSP produced by GLu-R-6 outside-out patches adjacent to isolated amphibian hair cell active zones. Experience with cell culture techniques, whole cell and outside-out patch voltage clamp techniques, and isolated amphibian hair cell preparations. Principle Investigator: FJ Jaramillo, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
Developed murine model for mucormycosis. Conducted preliminary trial of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and amphotericin B on model. Principle Investigator: J. Griswold, M.D., University of Mississippi
Analysis of liposome encapsulated 2-3 DPG and its ability to raise the p50 of intact red blood cells. Assisted D. Longnecker, University of South Alabama, 1987-1990
Honors and Awards
First place lecture, resident research presentation, April 2000 Metropolitan Atlanta Otolaryngic Society
Resident Research Award, 1996 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Naval Surface Warfare Medical Officer Designation. Awarded for performance on board USS Yellowstone including achievement of C-1 (outstanding) on Medical Readiness Inspection, July 1994
Promotion to Lieutenant Commander, 1993
Department of Surgery Prize for High Percentile Score In-Training Examination, University of Mississippi, 1990
Letter of recognition for outstanding National Board of Medical Examiners, Part II – 605 (above 84thpercentile) – Charles M. Baugh, Ph.D., Dean, College of Medicine, 1987
Letter of recognition for outstanding National Board of Medical Examiners, Part I – 650 (above 90thpercentile) – Stanley Crawford, M.D., Dean, College of Medicine, 1986
Naval Health Professional Scholarship, 1985. Ensign, U.S. Naval Reserve, 1985 – 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