Dr. Emily A. Commesso
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.
Dr. Commesso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Adenoidectomy. 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. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Adenoidectomy.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- INDEMNITY
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
I found myself fascinated by otolaryngology early in my medical school training because of the wide variety of patients and procedures we get to manage. I have always enjoyed technology and thinking outside of the box, which is a perfect match for this specialty. Additionally, I really love working with children and their families; it is a privilege to play a small role in a child's growth and development. I am drawn to surgery because it epitomizes the combination of art and science in medicine allowing for creative solutions to complicated problems. In my free time, I also pursue creative hobbies. I play the piano, and I still take lessons weekly. I started piano with my daughter when she was four and both my children are in musical fields now. I also make jewelry, enjoy learning languages, such as Spanish and Russian, reading, traveling, and practicing photography with my husband. We both like being with friends and family whether we are cooking at home or checking out new cuisine. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Adenoidectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc
Liuba Soldatova is an Otolaryngologist in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Soldatova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Adenoidectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, Adenoidectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Soldatova is currently accepting new patients.
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
As a pediatric otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, I provide kids and their families a unique perspective and understanding of the natural clinical history of medical problems that may arise. I am passionate and dedicated to helping kids with both routine and complex head and neck problems, including performing cochlear implant surgery, and value the natural collaborative nature of taking care of children and their families. Being involved with kids and their families is one of the most gratifying and satisfying privileges that I have had the fortune of experiencing. I hope to continue to build these relationships and watch the kids that I help take care of grow up. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Adenoidectomy. His top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Otitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Commesso isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Commesso isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.