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Edward J. Damrose, MD, FACS
Otolaryngologist, Head and neck surgical oncologist, Surgical oncologist, Head and neck surgeon, Laryngologist
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-498-6000
- 300 Pasteur Drive
- Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: 650-725-6186
- 801 Welch Road
- Stanford, CA 94305
- Phone: 650-723-5281
Conditions Treated
Professional Overview
Professional Education
Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center (2003) CA
Residency: UCLA Medical Center (2001) CA
BS, Yale University, Biology (1991)
MD, UCLA, Medicine (1995)
Board Certification: Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology (2002)
Residency: UCLA Medical Center (1997) CA
Medical Education: UCLA School Of Medicine (1995) CA
Honors & Awards
Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area Greater San Jose, CA, Vitals.com (2014)
Top Doctor, Castle Connolly (2014)
Award of Appreciation, International Association of Laryngectomees (2014)
Top Ten Doctors, Vitals.com (2012)
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Vitals.com (2011-2013)
Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award, Vitals.com (2012)
Denise M. O'Leary Award for Excellence, Stanford Hospital and Clinics Board of Directors (September 10, 2012)
Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. Boston, MA (2009)
Patients' Choice Award, Vitals.com (2008-2014)
Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc. Boston, MA (2008)
Stanford Biodesign Teaching Recognition Award, Stanford University (2004)
Physician of the Year - Nominee, UCLA (1996)
Medical Thesis Recognition Award, UCLA (1995)
Forest and Rachel Linden Scholarship, UCLA (1994)
Dale E. Wilson Scholarship, UCLA (1994)
Cum Laude, Yale University (1991)
Francis G. Fabian, Jr. Scholarship, Yale University (1987 - 1991)
Administrative Appointments
Vice Chief of Staff, Stanford Health Care (2014 - 2016)
Member, Credentials and Privileges Committee (2013 - 2016)
Senator at Large, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2012 - 2015)
Member, Quality, Patient Safety & Effectiveness Commitee (2010 - Present)
Member, Professional Practice Evaluation Committee (2009 - Present)
Director, Fellowship in Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology (2006 - Present)
Clinic Chief, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery (2004 - Present)
Consultant, Stanford Sports Medicine Program (2003 - Present)
Chief, Division of Laryngology (2003 - Present)
Director, Stanford Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders (2003 - Present)
Chair, Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery (2003 - Present)
Patient Ratings and Comments
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Publications
The Hybrid Tracheoesophageal Puncture Procedure: Indications and Outcomes
Damrose, E. J., Cho, D.-Y., & Goode, R. L. (2014). The Hybrid Tracheoesophageal Puncture Procedure: Indications and Outcomes. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 123(8), 584-590.
Does exposure to laser plume place the surgeon at high risk for acquiring clinical human papillomavirus infection?
Manson, L. T., & Damrose, E. J. (2013). Does exposure to laser plume place the surgeon at high risk for acquiring clinical human papillomavirus infection?. Laryngoscope, 123(6), 1319-1320.
A Meta-analysis of Voice Outcome Comparing Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injection Laryngoplasty to Silicone Thyroplasty
Shen, T., Damrose, E. J., & Morzaria, S. (2013). A Meta-analysis of Voice Outcome Comparing Calcium Hydroxylapatite Injection Laryngoplasty to Silicone Thyroplasty. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 148(2), 197-208.
More Than a Frog in the Throat A Case Series and Review of Localized Laryngeal Amyloidosis
Stevenson, R., Witteles, R., Damrose, E., Arai, S., Lafayette, R. A., & Liedtke, M. (2012). More Than a Frog in the Throat A Case Series and Review of Localized Laryngeal Amyloidosis. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 138(5), 509-511.
A method of securing the Xomed endotracheal tube for accurate monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve
Nekhendzy, V., Lopez, J. R., & Damrose, E. J. (2012). A method of securing the Xomed endotracheal tube for accurate monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, 24(3), 259-260.
A Comparison of the VHI, VHI-10, and V-RQOL for Measuring the Effect of Botox Therapy in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia
Morzaria, S., & Damrose, E. J. (2012). A Comparison of the VHI, VHI-10, and V-RQOL for Measuring the Effect of Botox Therapy in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. JOURNAL OF VOICE, 26(3), 378-380.
Suture laterofixation of the vocal fold for bilateral vocal fold immobility
Damrose, E. J. (2011). Suture laterofixation of the vocal fold for bilateral vocal fold immobility. CURRENT OPINION IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY & HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 19(6), 416-421.
Management of intraoral needle migration into the posterior cervical space
Ho, A. S., Morzaria, S., & Damrose, E. J. (2011). Management of intraoral needle migration into the posterior cervical space. AURIS NASUS LARYNX, 38(6), 747-749.
Real-Time Motion Correction for High-Resolution Larynx Imaging
Barral, J. K., Santos, J. M., Damrose, E. J., Fischbein, N. J., & Nishimura, D. G. (2011). Real-Time Motion Correction for High-Resolution Larynx Imaging. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN MEDICINE, 66(1), 174-179.
The point-touch technique for botulinum toxin injection in adductor spasmodic dysphonia: quality of life assessment
Morzaria, S., & Damrose, E. J. (2011). The point-touch technique for botulinum toxin injection in adductor spasmodic dysphonia: quality of life assessment. JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, 125(7), 714-718.
Primary cervical tracheal monophasic synovial sarcoma confirmed by SYT-SSX gene rearrangement
Corrales, C. E., Berry, G., & Damrose, E. J. (2011). Primary cervical tracheal monophasic synovial sarcoma confirmed by SYT-SSX gene rearrangement. JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, 125(6), 651-654.
Carbon Dioxide Laser-Assisted Endoscopic Cricopharyngeal Myotomy With Primary Mucosal Closure
Ho, A. S., Morzaria, S., & Damrose, E. J. (2011). Carbon Dioxide Laser-Assisted Endoscopic Cricopharyngeal Myotomy With Primary Mucosal Closure. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 120(1), 33-39.
Suture laterofixation of the vocal fold for bilateral vocal fold immobility
Damrose EJ. (2011). Suture laterofixation of the vocal fold for bilateral vocal fold immobility. Curr Opinion Otol Head Neck Surg, 19(6).
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): The Natural Evolution of Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery KAPLAN ARTICLE REVIEWED
Kaplan, M. J., & Damrose, E. J. (2010). Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS): The Natural Evolution of Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery KAPLAN ARTICLE REVIEWED. ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 24(11), 1022-1030.
Percutaneous Injection Laryngoplasty in the Management of Acute Vocal Fold Paralysis
Damrose, E. J. (2010). Percutaneous Injection Laryngoplasty in the Management of Acute Vocal Fold Paralysis. LARYNGOSCOPE, 120(8), 1582-1590.
Complications of esophagoscopy in an academic training program
Tsao, G. J., & Damrose, E. J. (2010). Complications of esophagoscopy in an academic training program. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 142(4), 500-504.
Surgical Rehabilitation of Voice and Swallowing After Jugular Foramen Surgery
Oestreicher-Kedem, Y., Agrawal, S., Jackler, R. K., & Damrose, E. J. (2010). Surgical Rehabilitation of Voice and Swallowing After Jugular Foramen Surgery. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 119(3), 192-198.
Type 2 sulcus vocalis: sulcus vergeture.
Damrose, E. J. (2010). Type 2 sulcus vocalis: sulcus vergeture. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 89(1), E27-?.
Endoscopic resection of low grade, subglottic chondrosarcoma
Oestreicher-Kedem, Y., Dray, T. G., & Damrose, E. J. (2009). Endoscopic resection of low grade, subglottic chondrosarcoma. JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, 123(12), 1364-1366.
A simple method to alleviate aspiration in the near-total laryngectomy patient
Damrose, E. J. (2009). A simple method to alleviate aspiration in the near-total laryngectomy patient. EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, 266(5), 759-761.
Quantifying the impact of androgen therapy on the female larynx
Damrose, E. J. (2009). Quantifying the impact of androgen therapy on the female larynx. AURIS NASUS LARYNX, 36(1), 110-112.
Delayed tracheal rupture following thyroidectomy
Damrose, E. J., & Damrose, J. F. (2009). Delayed tracheal rupture following thyroidectomy. AURIS NASUS LARYNX, 36(1), 113-115.
Radiographic properties of injected calcium hydroxylapatite: potential false positive findings on positron emission tomography
Damrose, E. J. (2008). Radiographic properties of injected calcium hydroxylapatite: potential false positive findings on positron emission tomography. JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, 122(12), 1394-1396.
Botulinum toxin as adjunctive therapy in refractory laryngeal granuloma
Damrose, E. J., & Damrose, J. F. (2008). Botulinum toxin as adjunctive therapy in refractory laryngeal granuloma. JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, 122(8), 824-828.
Infectious granulomatous laryngitis: a retrospective study of 24 cases
Silva, L., Damrose, E., Bairao, F., Nina, M. Ld., Junior, J. C., & Costa, H. O. (2008). Infectious granulomatous laryngitis: a retrospective study of 24 cases. EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, 265(6), 675-680.
Reliability of the perceptual evaluation of adductor spasmodic dysphonia
Chhetri, D. K., Merati, A. L., Blumin, J. H., Sulica, L., Damrose, E. J., & Tsai, V. W. (2008). Reliability of the perceptual evaluation of adductor spasmodic dysphonia. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 117(3), 159-165.
On the development of idiopathic subglottic stenosis
Damrose, E. J. (2008). On the development of idiopathic subglottic stenosis. MEDICAL HYPOTHESES, 71(1), 122-125.
Techniques in Laryngeal Imaging - The State of the Art and Beyond
Damrose EJ. (2008). Techniques in Laryngeal Imaging - The State of the Art and Beyond. US Radiology, 1(1).
Functional analysis of voice using simultaneous high-speed imaging and acoustic recordings
Yan, Y., Damrose, E., & Bless, D. (2007). Functional analysis of voice using simultaneous high-speed imaging and acoustic recordings. JOURNAL OF VOICE, 21(5), 604-616.
Endocrine Disorders of the Larynx.
Edward J. Damrose, & Mai Thy Truong. (2007). Endocrine Disorders of the Larynx. The Larynx. 3rd Edition. San Diego: Plural Publishing..
Distribution of class I and II human leukocyte antigens in the larynx
Wang, E. C., Damrose, E. J., Mendelsohn, A. H., Nelson, S. D., Shintaku, I. P., & Blackwell, K. E. (2006). Distribution of class I and II human leukocyte antigens in the larynx. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 134(2), 280-287.
Endocrine Disorders of the Larynx.
Edward J. Damrose, & Mai Thy Truong. (2006). Endocrine Disorders of the Larynx. Textbook of Laryngology. San Diego: Plural Publishing..
Reinnervation of the paralyzed vocal fold.
Damrose, E. J., & Berke, G. S. (2005). Reinnervation of the paralyzed vocal fold. Ear, nose, & throat journal, 84(7), 400-?.
Reinnervation of the paralyzed vocal fold
Damrose EJ, & Berke GS. (2005). Reinnervation of the paralyzed vocal fold. Ear Nose Throat Journal, 84(7).
Rehabilitation of lower cranial nerve palsies
Damrose EJ, Clumeck HV, & Kaplan MJ. (2005). Rehabilitation of lower cranial nerve palsies. Neurotology (Jackler RK, Brackman DE, Eds.). 2nd Edition..
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the submandibular gland: A 35-year review
Cohen, A. N., Damrose, E. J., Huang, R. Y., Nelson, S. D., Blackwell, K. E., & Calcaterra, T. C. (2004). Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the submandibular gland: A 35-year review. OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, 131(6), 994-1000.
Nasal and Sinus Pathology
Damrose EJ, & Shapiro NL. (2004). Nasal and Sinus Pathology. Handbook of Plastic Surgery (Greer SE, et al. Eds..
Advances in the management of glottic insufficiency.
Damrose, E. J., & Berke, G. S. (2003). Advances in the management of glottic insufficiency. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 11(6), 480-484.
Surgical anatomy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve: Implications for laryngeal reinnervation
Damrose, E. J., Huang, R. Y., Ye, M., Berke, G. S., & Sercarz, J. A. (2003). Surgical anatomy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve: Implications for laryngeal reinnervation. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 112(5), 434-438.
Kuttner tumor (chronic sclerosing sialadenitis)
Huang, C., Damrose, E., Bhuta, S., & Abemayor, E. (2002). Kuttner tumor (chronic sclerosing sialadenitis). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 23(6), 394-397.
Response to the comments made by Yin et al.
Damrose, E. J., & Berke, G. S. (2002). Response to the comments made by Yin et al. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 111(10), 956-?.
Lack of evoked laryngeal electromyography response in patients with a clinical diagnosis of vocal cord paralysis
Damrose, E. J., Huang, R. Y., Blumin, J. H., Blackwell, K. E., Sercarz, J. A., & Berke, G. S. (2001). Lack of evoked laryngeal electromyography response in patients with a clinical diagnosis of vocal cord paralysis. ANNALS OF OTOLOGY RHINOLOGY AND LARYNGOLOGY, 110(9), 815-819.
Radiology forum: quiz case 2. Diagnosis: petrous apicitis with secondary abducens nerve palsy.
Damrose, E. J., Petrus, L. V., & Ishiyama, A. (2001). Radiology forum: quiz case 2. Diagnosis: petrous apicitis with secondary abducens nerve palsy. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 127(6), 715-717.
Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma
Huang, R. Y., Damrose, E. J., Blackwell, K. E., Cohen, A. N., & Calcaterra, T. C. (2000). Extranasopharyngeal angiofibroma. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 56(1), 59-64.
Gamma-probe localization of a parathyroid adenoma in the reoperative neck
Damrose, E. J., Hoh, C., & Calcaterra, T. C. (2000). Gamma-probe localization of a parathyroid adenoma in the reoperative neck. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 21(6), 394-397.
Third branchial cleft anomaly presenting as a retropharyngeal abscess
Huang, R. Y., Damrose, E. J., Alavi, S., Maceri, D. R., & Shapiro, N. L. (2000). Third branchial cleft anomaly presenting as a retropharyngeal abscess. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, 54(2-3), 167-172.
Endoscopic diagnosis of sarcoidosis in a patient presenting with bilateral exophthalmos and pansinusitis
Damrose, E. J., Huang, R. Y., & Abemayor, E. (2000). Endoscopic diagnosis of sarcoidosis in a patient presenting with bilateral exophthalmos and pansinusitis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY, 14(4), 241-244.
RELATION OF RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE COMPOUND ACTION-POTENTIAL TO LARYNGEAL BIOMECHANICS
Nasri, S., Dulguerov, P., Damrose, E. J., Ye, M., Kreiman, J., & Berke, G. S. (1995). RELATION OF RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE COMPOUND ACTION-POTENTIAL TO LARYNGEAL BIOMECHANICS. LARYNGOSCOPE, 105(6), 639-643.
Patient Comments
25 Patient Comments
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SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Ed Damrose was excellent.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Best manner of any surgeon I've ever met with.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. Damrose is the best at what he does and is extremely patient and informative.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Great doctor,! Would recommend to friends recommended to parents. Helps patients & family members understand easily what is going on & what options we have.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Dr. Damrose was so patient in explaining my health problem.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
I am so blessed to have Dr. Damrose as my doctor!!!
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Dr. Damrose is excellent, kind & a good listener. I intend to return in 2 yrs!! Kudos to him!
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Very patient & considerate.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
Very good.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Since we are quite well informed Dr. Damrose spoke with us on a more technical level, which we appreciated. I think he adjusts his explanations to the knowledge of the patient.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Damrose is the best in my treatment that I have encountered in my 25 year experience with botox for dystonia.
SHC Patient, May 2014
The doctor was excellent as well as intern - Very professional.
SHC Patient, May 2014
Outstanding!
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Dr. Damrose is such a caring, considerate individual. I am blessed to have him as my doctor!
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Dr. Damrose did an excellent job in attending to the needs of this very challenging patient.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
The best I have ever known.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Both MD & PA were friendly, courteous and extremely knowledgeable.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Will refer & do refer my family & patients to this hospital.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Have already recommended.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Dr. E. Damrose - "Outstanding!" Bar-none! The best physician that I have experienced. Should be a template to mold future healthcare providers.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
They all had a very high bedside manor and explained the exam in detail with language I could understand.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Dr. Damrose is excellent in all areas.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Very good experience.
SHC Patient, Jan 2014
Dr. Damrose is excellent. Professional, knowledgeable, personable.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
Outstanding efficiency and mastery of knowledge in the field of ENT was displayed by Dr. Damrose. Although I learn that I have a very bad problem yet the doctor's expert opinion helped me deal with it. Hats off to Dr. Damrose.