Chadi Makary, MD, MSc, FACS

Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Services, Chief of Rhinology

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery

Classification:

Faculty

• MD, American University of Beirut (Beirut, Lebanon), 2008

Dr. Chadi A. Makary, MD, MSc, FARS, FACS is an Associate Professor of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at West Virginia University (WVU). He serves as Chief of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and Vice Chair of Clinical Services. Nationally and internationally recognized for his expertise, Dr. Makary’s work centers on chronic rhinosinusitis, pediatric rhinology, and immunodeficiency-related sinus disease. He currently chairs the Allergy and Immunology in Rhinology Section of the American Rhinologic Society and leads the society’s Pediatric Rhinology Committee.

Dr. Makary earned his medical degree with distinction from the American University of Beirut in 2008. He completed a research fellowship in Human Otopathology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary–Harvard Medical School, followed by a general surgery internship at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and an otolaryngology residency at West Virginia University. He went on to complete fellowship training in Rhinology and Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia–Augusta University.

His clinical practice focuses on complex sinonasal and skull base disorders, including chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps, primary immunodeficiency, pediatric sinus disease, and anterior skull base pathologies. In addition, Dr. Makary maintains a robust practice in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), having performed over 150 hypoglossal nerve stimulation implants for OSA patients.

A prolific academic surgeon, Dr. Makary has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters. His research interests include quality-of-life outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis, immunologic dysfunction in sinus disease, and pediatric CRS. He completed a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Sciences at WVU in 2025, further strengthening his commitment to advancing evidence-based care in rhinology.

Dr. Makary has held several leadership roles in quality improvement, including Medical Director of Quality and Performance Improvement for his department and Chair of the Surgical Quality Council for WVU Hospitals. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Rhinologic Society, and serves as Section Editor for Rhinology for both the American Journal of Otolaryngology and Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, in addition to serving on the editorial board of Rhinology Journal.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Makary is deeply involved in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows, and he regularly conducts national and international courses on endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. His career reflects a sustained commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and mentorship in advancing the field of rhinology.

Medical Specialties

• Otolaryngology

Board Certifications

• Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

Special Training

• Fellowship, Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery
  Medical College of Georgia, 2020
• Residency, Otolaryngology
  WVU School of Medicine, West Virginia University Hospitals - Morgantown WV, 2015