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David Gavin Dillard, MD, FAAO-HNS

ENT Specialist

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