Overview
Doug Farquhar, MD, MPH, is a board certified surgeon in otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He has expertise in ear, nose, and throat diseases and conditions, with particular specialty in nose and sinus conditions, as well as and skull base tumors and cancers.
Dr. Farquhar earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, while simultaneously obtaining a masters in public health. He completed his surgical internship and residency at the University of North Carolina, while also completing an NIH-funded research fellowship investigating head and neck cancers and sinus disease. During his residency, Dr. Farquhar honed particular expertise in sinus surgery and skull base surgery in an enfolded fellowship at the Savannah Sinus Institute. Dr. Farquhar also received advanced fellowship training in sinus surgery and skull base surgery Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. While at Thomas Jefferson, he helped to lead research into treatments for COVID-related smell loss. Dr. Farquhar has published over 50 peer-reviewed medical journal articles, as well as numerous other abstracts, textbook chapters, and has presented at numerous national conferences.
Dr. Farquhar is a member of the North American Skull Base Society, the American Rhinologic Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Medical Association.
In his spare time, Dr. Farquhar enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn son, hiking, and gardening.
Dr. Farquhar welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. He is committed to respectful and cutting-edge medical and surgical care.
Dr. Farquhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Pituitary Tumor, Perichondritis, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2001 Peachtree Rd NE STE 650, Atlanta, GA 30309
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy Specialists
Dr. Ronald Van Tuyl received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1986. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Emory University and was chief resident in 1991. He was inducted as a fellow to the American College of Surgeons in 1993. Dr. Van Tuyl is double boarded. In addition to being Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology (ENT), he is also Board Certified by the Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is also a member of the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Dr. Van Tuyl believes in earning patients' trust by providing individualized attention and offering sound, ethical medical recommendations. You can be confident that state-of-the-art medical and surgical knowledge is utilized. It is our goal and commitment to continually educate ourselves on performing new procedures and maintaining the highest possible quality of care. Dr. Van Tuyl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Myringotomy.
Piedmont Physicians Head And Neck Surgery Newnan
Mark W. El-Deiry MD, earned his medical degree from Rush College of Medicine and completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. El-Deiry received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Emory University and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. El-Deiry has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is one of the most experienced head and neck cancer surgeons in the country. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. El-Deiry was the Program Lead for the Head and Neck Tumor Program at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University where he developed a unique multidisciplinary model of care for head and neck cancer, including the design of the new cancer tower in Midtown, as well as helping that program achieve national prominence.Dr. El-Deiry specializes in treating both benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck His special interests include microvascular reconstruction of complex head and neck defects, post radiation complications in the head and neck as well as treating rare tumors of the head and neck including salivary tumors and vascular tumors.In his spare time, Dr. El-Deiry enjoys running and being outside.Dr. El-Deiry is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.
James G. Burson MD, LLC-Newnan
James Burson is an Otolaryngologist in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Burson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Ulcers. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Tinnitus, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Burson is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AnosmiaDr. Farquhar isAdvanced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Low Nasal BridgeDr. Farquhar isAdvanced. Learn about Low Nasal Bridge.
- Nasal FlaringDr. Farquhar isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Farquhar isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Farquhar isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Farquhar isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Farquhar isExperienced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Farquhar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.