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Jerald S. Altman, MD

Dr. Altman graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.

Dr. Altman specializes in the treatment of snoring using the newest method called snoreplasty as well as the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome using both radiofrequency and conventional surgical techniques.

Additionally, Dr. Altman treats childhood problems of the ear, nose, throat, and neck. Dr. Altman also treats patients with nasal and sinus disorders , and provides medical and surgical care of disorders of the voice.


Scientific Publications:

Altman JS, Senior BA, Ransom E. "The Effect of Electrocautery Versus Cold Scalpel Technique on the Incidence of Early Postoperative Tonsillar Pillar Dehiscence After Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty With Tonsillectomy." Laryngoscope 2004;114(2):294-296.

Gardner, GM, Altman, JS, Balakrishnan G. "Pediatric vocal fold medialization with silastic implant: intraoperative airway management." Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2000;52:37-44.

Altman JS, Haupert MS, Hamaker RA, Belenky WM. "In Reply - Caution Advised When Using Diluted Phenylephrine Hydrochloride." Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1999;125:1170.

Altman JS, Halpert RD, Mickelson SA, Senior BA. "The Effect of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and Genial and Hyoid Advancement on Swallowing In Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome." Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1999;120:454-7.

Altman JS, Haupert MS, Hamaker RA, Belenky WM. "Phenylephrine and the Prevention of Post-Operative Tympanostomy Tube Obstruction." Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1998;124:1233-1236.

Benninger MS, Gillen JB, Altman JS. "Changing Etiology of Vocal Fold Immobility." Laryngoscope 1998;108:1346-1350.

Altman JS, Gardner GM. "Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema In A Patient With Munchausen Syndrome." Ear, Nose, Throat Journal 1998;77(6):476-482.

Altman JS, Benninger MS. "The Evaluation of Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility: Is Chest X-ray Enough?" J Voice. 1997;11(3):364-367.

Hamlar DD, Schuller DE, Gabhauer RA, Buerki RA, Staubus AE, Hall J, Altman JS, Elzinga DJ, Martin MR. "Determination of the Efficacy of Topical Pilocarpine for Postirradiation Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Carcinoma." Laryngoscope. 1996;106:972-976.