معرفی
David J. Eisenman is Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Maryland, with a secondary appointment in Neurosurgery. He serves as Director of the Division of Otology and Neurotology. His clinical expertise encompasses Otology, Neurotology, and lateral Skull Base surgery, focusing on conditions like hearing loss, vertigo, facial nerve disorders, and complex skull base tumors. He collaborates extensively with Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology teams for multidisciplinary care.
Education
- BA in Classics, Columbia College, Columbia University (1987)
- MD, Yale Medical School (1992)
- General Surgery Internship/Residency, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center (1992-1994)
- Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Residency, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (1994-1998)
- Fellowship in Otology/Neurotology-Skull Base Surgery, University of Michigan (1998-2000)
Research Focus
Dr. Eisenman's pioneering research centers on pulsatile tinnitus diagnosis/treatment, particularly sigmoid sinus wall anomalies and their relationship to intracranial hypertension. He developed standardized surgical protocols for sinus reconstruction and contributes to 3D-printed prosthesis development for ossicular chain reconstruction. Additional interests include cochlear implants, cholesteatoma management, and hearing restoration techniques.
Publications Overview
Eisenman's 14 most recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on otologic/neurotologic conditions, especially pulsatile tinnitus mechanisms (8 studies), skull base surgical outcomes (4 studies), and innovative hearing rehabilitation. His 2020 JAMA article provided historical pandemic perspectives, while later works increasingly address psychological comorbidities and advanced imaging correlations.
Awards
- Logan-Clendening Traveling Fellowship (1988)
- John F. Fulton Memorial Award (1989)
- Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Maryland (2006, 2007)
- Eye of the Tiger Award, AAO-HNS (2006)
Grants & Advising
- U.S. Army Grant: Cochlear Implantation Program at Walter Reed (2002-2003)
- OTO-104 Intratympanic Injection Study for Meniere's Disease (2014-2015)
- Migraine Study in Otolaryngology, Duke Clinical Research Institute (2015-2016)
He mentors through clinical training and directs advanced Talmudic studies at Kemp Mill Synagogue weekly.
