David M. Kaylie

David M. Kaylie, MD, MS is Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine, specializing in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery. He serves as co-director of the Duke Skull Base Center and medical director of the Duke Vestibular Disorders Lab, with clinical practice at Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center, Duke Otolaryngology South Durham, and Duke Otolaryngology and Oral Surgery Clinic in Durham, NC.

Education:

• MD: Medical College of Virginia (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine), 1997
• Residency: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 1998-2002
• Fellowship: Otology and Neurotology, The Otology Group, PC, Nashville, 2002-2004

Dr. Kaylie's research centers on acoustic neuroma treatment and hearing preservation through cochlear implants. His work in vestibular disorders spans balance therapy, vertigo diagnosis, and novel surgical approaches for skull base tumors. He emphasizes patient-centered solutions for complex auditory and vestibular conditions, integrating clinical innovation with translational research.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on vestibular physiology (35%), acoustic neuroma management (30%), and surgical innovation (25%), with emerging work on oculomotor-auditory interactions. His research bridges basic science and clinical applications, particularly in neurotological diagnostics and hearing restoration.

Grants and Leadership:

• Mechanisms of Oculomotor Influences on Hearing (NIDCD, 2022-2027)
• Vestibular Function Study (MED-EL, 2015-2019)
• Vestibular Schwannoma Auditory Brainstem Recording (Grason-Stadler, 2014-2016)

As co-director of the Duke Skull Base Center, Dr. Kaylie leads multidisciplinary teams specializing in complex tumor resection and hearing restoration. His Vestibular Disorders Lab pioneers diagnostic protocols and therapeutic interventions for balance disorders, combining advanced neurotological testing with personalized rehabilitation strategies.