Emily A. Commesso

Dr. Emily A. Commesso

Otolaryngology | General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Duke Health
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am an ear, nose, and throat surgeon who specializes in sleep surgery. In addition to providing comprehensive ENT care, I focus on surgical treatments for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. I am privileged to bring my sleep surgery training back to Duke, where I completed my residency. My philosophy is centered on an evidence-based approach focused on achieving patient goals. I use research including diagnostic surgical procedures to optimize surgical selection and work with my patients to tailor treatment plans. As a fellowship-trained sleep surgeon, I provide cutting-edge care for snoring and sleep apnea and am constantly evaluating the latest treatments to ensure that I can provide the best care for my patients. I look forward to our consultation. Outside of work, my family (including three young boys), loves hiking the local trails, venturing out to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and eating at the many fantastic Durham and Chapel Hill restaurants.

Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Adenoidectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Upstate Medical University (New York)
Specialties
Otolaryngology
General Surgery
Licenses
Otolaryngology in CA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
Fellowships
Sleep Surgery, University of Southern California, .
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Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-684-8111
Other Locations
Davis bulatory Surgical Center
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
Call: 919-470-1000
Duke Otolaryngology South Durham
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
Call: 919-385-5300

Clinical Research

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8 Total Publications

Adherence to unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation and changes in Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores.
Adherence to unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation and changes in Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores.
Journal: Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Published: March 24, 2025
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