Curriculum Vitae

Daniel Steven Fink, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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Education and Training

Fellowship: Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, July 2012- June 2013

Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Department of Otology and Laryngology

Boston, MA, July 2008- June 2012

Internship: Stony Brook University Hospital, Department of Surgery

Stony Brook, NY, July 2007- June 2008

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

June 2003-July 2007

College: Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA

B.A., History, Honors, September 1999- May 2003

High School: Ransom Everglades Upper School, Miami, FL 1995-1999

Professional Experience:

Clinical Instructor 2012-2013

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California

Assistant Professor 2013-2017

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

New Orleans, Louisiana

Assistant Professor 2017-Current

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Nek Surgery

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Denver, Colorado

Professional Activities/Committees:

3/28/16 – 1/23/17 Director, Resident Research, Louisiana State University Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

6/1/14 – 1/23/17 Chairman, Clinical Competency Committee, Louisiana State University, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

8/1/2015 – 1/23/17 Member, Application Selection Committee, Louisiana State University, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

8/1/12 – Current Reviewer, The Laryngoscope

8/2014 – Present Reviewer, American Journal of Otolaryngology

4/2016 – Current Reviewer, JAMA-Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

6/2013 - Current Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

1/2015 - Current Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Young Physicians’ Section

Publications

Book Chapters

1.  Dowdall J, Fink D. Laryngology. Cummings Review of Otolaryngology, 1st Edition. Eds. Lin H, Roberts D, Harris J, New York, Elsevier: 2016.

2.  Song PC, Sulica RL, Fink D, Meyer TK. Spasmodic Dysphonia. Botulinum Neurotoxin Management of Head and Neck Disorders. eds. Blitzer A, et al, New York NY, Thieme: 2012.

3.  Courey MS, Fink DS, Ossoff RH. Surgical Management of Benign Voice Disorders. Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders, 4th Edition, eds. Rubin J, Sataloff R, Korovin G, San Diego CA, Plural Publishing: 2014.

4.  Courey MS, Fink DS, Roediger FC. Laryngoscopy. Ballenger’s Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 18th edition, eds. Snow JB, Wackym PA, People’s Medical Publishing House, Shelton CT, in press.

5.  Courey MS, Fink DS, Ossoff RH. Professional voice. Cummings Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 6th edition, eds. Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lung VJ, Niparko JK, Richardson MA, Robbins KT, Thomas JR. Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia PA, 2015.

6.  Fink DS, Courey MS. Principles of Phonomicrosurgery. Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology. eds. Sataloff R., JP Medical Publishers: 2015.

Refereed Publications
1.  Fink DS, Sibley H, Kunduk M, Schexnaildre M, Sutton C, Kakade-Pawar A, McWhorter AJ. Functional outcomes after salvage trans-oral laser microsurgery for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2016. Epub ahead of print.
2.  Hernandez S, Sibley H, Fink D, Kunduk M; Schexnaildre M, Kakade A, McWhorter A. Injection Laryngoplasty Using Micronized Acellular Dermis for Vocal Fold Paralysis: Long term voice outcomes. Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery. 2016; 154(5):892-7.
3.  Ikuma T, Fink D, Kunduk M, McWhorter AJ. A Spatiotemporal Approach to the Objective Analysis of Initiation and Termination of Vocal-Fold Oscillation with High-Speed Videoendoscopy. J Voice. 2015. Epub ahead of print.
4.  Noel D, Fink DS, Kunduk M, Schexnaildre MA, DiLeo M, McWhorter AJ. Secondary tracheoesophageal puncture using transnasal esophagoscopy in gastric pull-up reconstruction following total laryngopharyngoesophagectomy. Head and Neck. 2016; 38(3): E61-3.
5.  Fink DS, Sibley H, Kunduk M, Schexnaildre M, Sutton C, McWhorter AJ. Subjective and objective voice outcomes after trans-oral laser microsurgery for early glottic cancer. Laryngoscope. 2016; 126(2): 405-7.
6.  Tran C, Fink D, Kunduk M, McWhorter AJ. Minimally invasive management of tracheo-esophageal fistula with Montgomery T-tube. Laryngoscope. 2015; 125(8): 1911-4.
7.  Fink DS, Pena S, Hanby D, Kunduk M, McWhorter AJ. Repair of pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy: A novel endoscopic approach. Head Neck 2015;37(7):E81-4E.
8.  Faden DL, Orloff LA, Ayeni T, Fink DS, Yung K. Stimulation threshold greatly affects the predictive value of intraoperative nerve monitoring. Laryngoscope 2015. 125(5):1265-70.
9.  Virani A, Kunduk M, Fink DS, McWhorter AJ. Effects of two different swallowing exercise regimens during organ-preservation therapies for head and neck cancers on swallowing function. Head Neck. 2015. 37; 2: 162-170.
10.  Achkar J, Dowdal J, Fink D, Franco R, Song P. Balloon dilation complication during the treatment of subglottic stenosis: background for the FDA class 1 recall for the 18 x 40-mm Acclarent Inspira AIR balloon system. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2013;122(6): 364-8.
11.  Fink D, Achkar J, Franco RA, Song P. Interarytenoid Botulinum Toxin Injection for Recalcitrant Vocal Process Granuloma. Laryngoscope: 2013; 123(12): 3084-7.
12.  Kieff D, Fink D. Decontamination of nasal atomizer tips: alcohol versus guards. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2011 Sep; 145(3): 411-413.
13.  Somma J, Schlecht NF, Fink D, Khader SN, Smith RV, Cajigas A. Thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology: follicular lesions and the gray zone. Acta Cytol. 2010 Mar-Apr; 54 (2): 123-131.
14.  Benoit MM, Fink DS, Brigger MT, Keamy DG Jr. Lobular capillary hemangioma of the nasal cavity in a five-year old boy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Feb; 14(2): 290
Professional Presentations
Invited Lectures
1.  Fink DS. Update on Management of Early Glottic Cancer. Lecture Given at the Ultimate Colorado Midwinter Meeting. January 29, 2017.
2.  Fink DS. What’s new in the management of Vocal Fold Paralysis? Lecture Given at the Deep South Regional Otolaryngology Meeting. June 10, 2016.
3.  Fink DS. Update on management of Vocal Fold Paralysis. Lecture Given at the 8th Annual Tulane Symposium on Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders. March 6, 2016.
4.  Fink DS. Endoscopic Management of Laryngeal Cancer. Presented at the Louisiana Cancer Registrars Association Annual Meeting. October 15, 2015.
5.  Fink DS. What’s New in Vocal Fold Paralysis? Lecture Given at the 7th Annual Tulane Symposium on Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders. March 22, 2015.
6.  Fink DS. Vocal Fold Paralysis, Diagnosis and Treatment. Grand Rounds given at Tulane University Department of Otolaryngology. February 19, 2015
7.  Fink DS. Evaluation of voice and treatment of benign vocal fold lesions. Grand Rounds given at Tulane University Department of Otolaryngology. November 14, 2013.
Oral/Platform Presentations at Professional Meetings
1.  Barry R, Fink D, Pourciau DC, Hayley K, Lanius R, Hayley S, Sims E, McWhorter AJ. Parker L, Kunduk M, Fink DS, McWhorter AJ. Effect of increased body mass index on complication rates during laryngotracheal surgery utilizing jet ventilation. Oral presentation given at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2016 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
2.  Reliability of Subjective High Speed Videoendoscopic Parameters in Differentiating Essential Voice Tremor & Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. Oral presentation given at the ASHA 2015 Annual Convention.
3.  Ikuma T, Kunduk M, Fink D, McWhorter AJ. Objective Quantification of Dynamic Medial Supraglottic Constriction with Laryngeal Imaging. The 11th International Conference on Advances in Quantative Laryngology, Voice and Speech Research. April 8-9, 2015, London, England.
4.  Ikuma T, Kunduk M, Fink D, McWhorter AJ. Identification of the Boundaries between Transient and Steady-State Vocal Fold Vibration via Glottal Pulse Amplitude, Frequency, and Shape Profiles with High-Speed Videoendoscopy.The 11th International Conference on Advances in Quantative Laryngology, Voice and Speech Research, April 8-9, 2015, London, England.
5.  Hernandez SC, Sibley H, Fink DS, Kunduk M, Shexnaildre M, McWhorter AJ. Micronized Alloderm in Vocal Fold Paralysis: One-year results. Oral presentation given at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2015 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
6.  Sibley H, Fink DS, Kunduk M, Shexnaildre M, Sutton C, McWhorter AJ. Voice Outcomes after Salvage Trans-Oral Laser Microsurgery for Recurrent Laryngeal Cancer. Oral presentation given at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2015 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
7.  Fink DS, Sibley H, Kunduk M, Shexnaildre M, Sutton C, McWhorter AJ. Voice Outcomes after Trans-Oral Laser Microsurgery for Early Glottic Cancer. Oral presentation given at The 2014 Fall Voice Conference.
8.  Faden DL, Ayeni TI, Fink DS, Orloff LA, Yung KC. Identification of Optimal Intraoperative Nerve Stimulation Values for Prediction of Postoperative Vocal Fold Function in Thyroid Surgery. Oral presentation given at the 2014 Triological Society annual meeting.
9.  Fink D, Bhatnagar S, Bunting G, Song P. The Effect of singing on laryngopharyngeal reflux. Oral presentation given at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery 2011 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
10.  Fink D, Cajigas A, Hall C, Smith RV. “Risk Stratification in Atypical or Follicular Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy.” Montefiore Medical Center. Second Prize, New York Head and Neck Society Proffered Paper Session, March 2008.
Poster Presentations at Professional Meeting
1.  Sibley H, Fink DS, Kunduk M, Schexnaildre M, Sutton C, McWhorter AJ. Voice Outcomes after Salvage Trans-Oral Laser Microsurgery for Recurrent Laryngeal Cancer. Poster presented at 2015 Fall Voice Conference.
2.  Tran C, Fink DS, Kunduk M, McWhorter A. Minimally invasive management of trachea-esophageal fistula with T-tube. Poster presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation 2013 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
3.  Sutton C, Fink DS, Kunduk M, McWhorter A. Swallowing Outcomes after Salvage Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM) for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Poster presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation 2013 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
4.  Terry B, Fink D, Kunduk M, McWhorter A. Endoscopic Management of Combined Laryngoceles: Case series and review of the literature. Poster presented at 2014 American Laryngological Association Spring Meeting.
5.  Fink D, Abdul Aziz D, Shargorodsky J, Lee L, Frankenthaler RA. Conservative versus aggressive treatment of paragangliomas: What is the best approach? Poster presented at the 2011 Triological Society annual meeting.
6.  Fink D, Silverman JB, Chantapant S, Sung CK, Kay J, Franco RA. Methotrexate therapy for Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis. Poster presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation 2010 Annual Meeting & OTO Expo.
7.  Fink DS, Benoit MM, Lamuraglia GM, Deschler DG. Paraganglioma of the Hypoglossal Nerve. Poster presented at the Feb 2010 Triological Society combined sections meeting.
8.  Downie S, Fink D, Jones MP, Rigol N, Rosman EC, Olson T. “Multiple bilateral anomalies of the brachial plexus and auxiliary artery: a cadaver dissection case.” Albert Einstein College of Medicine Anatomy Department. Poster accepted for presentation at the June 2004 conference of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists.
Other Invited Presentations
1.  Fink DS. Importance of Anatomy in the Spread of Laryngeal Cancer. Presented for Louisiana State University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Didactic Day. September 2016.
2.  Fink DS. Treatment Options and Outcomes for Early Laryngeal Cancer. Presented for Louisiana State University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Didactic Day. September 2016.
3.  Fink DS. Dysphonia and Vocal Fold Paralysis. Presented for Louisiana State University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Intern Bootcamp Lecture Series. August 2016.
4.  Smart S, Fink DS. Glottic and Subglottic Stenosis. Presented for Louisiana State University School of Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Teaching Rounds. January 2016.
5.  Fink DS. Introduction to Stroboscopy. Presented for Louisiana State University School of Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Didactic Day. October 2015.
6.  Fink DS. Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Anatomy. Presented for Louisiana State University School of Medicine Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Anatomy Course. August 2015.
7.  Fink DS. Medical and Surgical Management of Voice Disorders. Presented for Louisiana State University School of Communications Graduate School Class. November 2013.
8.  Fink DS. Vocal Process Granuloma. Presented at the University of California at San Francisco Otolaryngology Resident Didactic Session. October 2012.
9.  Fink DS. Laryngeal Trauma. Presented at the University of California at San Francisco Otolaryngology Resident Didactic Session. October 2012.
10.  Fink D, Yung KA, Schneider S, Courey M. The History of Laryngoscopy. Presented at the University of California at San Francisco Laryngeal Endostroboscopy: Performance and Interpretation Workshop. September 2012.
11.  Fink D, Yung KA, Schneider S, Courey M. Techniques for Completing Difficult Exams. Presented at the University of California at San Francisco Laryngeal Endostroboscopy: Performance and Interpretation Workshop. September 2012.
12.  Fink D, Yung KA, Schneider S, Courey M. Stroboscopy Examination Protocol. Presented at the University of California at San Francisco Laryngeal Endostroboscopy: Performance and Interpretation Workshop. September 2012.
13.  Carter M, Fink D, Hartnick CJ. Pediatric Laryngeal Sarcoidosis. Presented at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary Clinicopathological Conference, January 2011.
14.  Dwojak S, Fink D. Diagnosis and management of pharyngeal traction diverticulum. Presented at Childrens’ Hospital Boston Otolaryngology Case Conference, May 2010.
15.  Benoit MM, Fink DS, Caruso PA, Faquin WC, Cunningham MJ, Keamy DG Jr. Nasal Masses. Presented at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary Clinicopathological Conference, January 2009.
16.  Fink D, Nakajima H. Endoscopic Resection and Repair of a Lateral Sphenoid Encephalocele. Presented at Childrens’ Hospital Boston Otolaryngology Case Conference, October 2008.
Major Areas of Research Interest
1.  Functional Outcomes after Endoscopic Laser Surgery for Laryngeal Carcinoma
2.  Oncological Outcomes after Endoscopic Laser Surgery for Laryngeal Carcinoma
3.  Management of Airway Stenosis
4.  Voice Outcomes after surgery for benign vocal fold lesions
5.  Treatment of glottic insufficiency and vocal fold paralysis
Teaching Experience
1.  Teaching Assistant. Medical Anatomy for first-year medical students. Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Bronx, NY.
2.  Teaching Assistant. Medical Anatomy for Physician Assistants. Mercy College. Dobbs Ferry, NY.
3.  Simulation Lab – Airway Foreign Bodies. Fink D, Jeyakumar A, Kanotra S, Simon L.
Directed Student Research Projects
1.  Terry B, McWhorter A, Kunduk M, Fink D. Endoscopic management of combined laryngoceles. (Student-Bradford Terry, PGY-2 resident, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, LSU School of Medicine, I serve as PI.)
2.  Noel D, McWhorter A, Kunduk M, Fink D. In-office placement of tracheoesophageal prostheses in patients who have undergone total laryngopharyngectomy with gastric pull-up reconstruction. (Student-Daniel Noel, MS-4 medical student, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, LSU School of Medicine, I serve as PI.)