Positions
Associate Professor, Chief of Sleep Medicine
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
- Classification:
- Clinical Faculty
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Medicine
- Classification:
- Adjunct Faculty
Education
- MD, Georgetown School of Medicine, 1981
- BS, Houghton College, 1976
Publications
Palatine Tonsil Stenting of the Airway as Determined by Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Zalzal HG, Coutras S. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2018 Dec 10;2018:2614143. doi: 10.1155/2018/2614143. eCollection 2018.PMID: 30652041
Zalzal HG, Carr M, Kohler W, Coutras SW. Adenoid size by drug induced sleep endoscopy compared to nasopharyngeal mirror exam. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 Sep;112:75-79. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.06.035. Epub 2018 Jun 22. PMID: 30055744
Zalzal HG, Carr M, Nanda N, Coutras S. Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy Identification of Adenoid Regrowth in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Int J Otolaryngol. 2018 Apr 26;2018:7920907. doi: 10.1155/2018/7920907. eCollection 2018. PMID: 29853903
Coutras SW, Limjuco A, Davis KE, Carr MM. Sleep endoscopy findings in children with persistent obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2018 Apr;107:190-193. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.01.029. Epub 2018 Jan 31.
Study Participant – Hurst DS, Gordon BR, Fornadley JA, et al. Safety of home and office allergy immunotherapy: a multicenter prospective study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1999; 121:553-561.
Scientific Paper presented at annual meeting AAOA in Orlando 2003: “Can the Multi-Test Predict the Endpoint of the Intradermal Dilution Test?”
Coutras, S; Pancake B; Epiglottic abscess Transaction Pacific Coast Oto Ophthalmologic Society 1989; 70: 52-3
Wilson, JF; Coutras, S; Tami, TA; Recurrent adult acute epiglottis; the role of lingual tonsillectomy. Annals Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1989 Aug; 98: 602-4
Coutras, S; Hypodermic needles: an unusual tracheobronchial foreign body [letter] Annals Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1988 May – June; 97: 330
Additional Info
MILITARY HONORS
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Battle Efficiency Ribbon |
1983 |
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Naval Expeditionary Medal – Beirut, Lebanon |
1982 |
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Navy Sea Service Ribbon |
1982 |
HONORS / ACHIEVEMENTS
AAOA President’s Leadership Recognition 2006 AAOA Scientific Session Moderator 2007
RVU Survey for CPT Code for Subcutaneous IT
RVU Survey for New CPT Code for Hyoid Myotomy & Suspension
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Fellow American Academy Otolaryngic Allergy
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Member American Academy of Sleep Medicine WV Otolaryngology Academy
Patient Care Information
Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology
- Sleep Medicine, American Board of Otolaryngology
Special Training
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Residency, Otolaryngology Residency
Naval Regional Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, 1987
Additional Info
Board Certification
Otolaryngology 1987
Sleep Medicine 2008
Professional Societies
Fellor American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Member American Academy of Sleep Medicine
WV Otolaryngology Academy