TIMOTHY L. SMITH, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.

Professor

Chief, Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery

Director, Oregon Sinus Center

Clinical Practice: Dr. Smith’s clinical practice is limited to rhinology/nasal and sinus disorders and surgery and includes:

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Computer Guided Sinus Surgery (CAT Scan/Computer-assisted)

Polyps and Recurrent Polyps

Sinusitis and Recurrent Sinusitis

Revision (Re-do) Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Fungal Sinusitis

Nasal and Sinus Tumors

Anterior Skull Base Surgery

Endoscopic Orbital Surgery

Laser Surgery

Dr. Smith has lectured nationally and internationally on these areas of clinical practice. Below are some selected publications related to his clinical practice.

Selected Publications

1. Smith TL, Correa A, Reinisch L. Radiofrequency Tissue Ablation of the Inferior Turbinates using a Thermocouple Feedback Electrode. Laryngoscope. 1999 Nov;109(11):1760-5.

2. Durland WF, Lane AP, Smith TL, Johnson KL, Prazma JP,

Pillsbury HC. Nitric Oxide is a Mediator of the Late Phase Response in an Animal Model of Nasal Allergy. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2000;122(5):706-711.

3. Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Smith MM. Surgery of the Frontal Recess and Sinus: The Utility of a CT Image- Guidance System in Selected Cases. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 2001;12(1):7-12.

4. Smith TL, Loehrl TA. Surgical Management of Frontal Sinusitis. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2001;9(1):42-47.

5. Loehrl TA, Smith TL, Toohill RJ. Image Guidance in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2001;9(1):53-6.

6. Smith MM, Smith TL. The Role of CT Imaging in Rhinosinusitis and the Need for a Standard CT Reading System. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2001;9(1):17-22.

7. Loehrl T, Toohill R, Smith TL. The Use of Computer Aided Surgery for Frontal Sinus Ventilation. Laryngoscope 2000 Nov;110(11):1962-7.

8. Jaradeh SS, Smith TL, Torrico L, Prieto TE, Loehrl TA, Darling RJ, Toohill RJ. Autonomic Nervous System Evaluation of Patients with Vasomotor Rhinitis. Laryngoscope 2000 Nov;110(11):1828-31.

9. Smith TL, Smith JM. Electrosurgery in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery: Principles, Advances, and Complications. Laryngoscope 2001 May;111(5):769-80.

10. Vander Meer JB, Harris G, Toohill RJ, Smith TL. The Silent Sinus Syndrome: A Case Series and Literature Review. Laryngoscope 2001 June;111(6):975-978.

11. Long CM, Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Toohill RJ. Sinonasal Disease in Patients with Sarcoidosis. American Journal of Rhinology 2001 May;15(3):211-15.

12. Han J, Loehrl TA, Toohill RJ, Smith TL. An Evolution in the Management of Sinonasal Inverting Papilloma. Laryngoscope 2001 August;111(8):1395-1400.

13. Kocak M, Smith TL, Smith MM. Bone Involvement in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2002;10(1);49-52.

14. Meyer TK, Smith TL. Surgery of the Frontal Sinus. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2002;10(1):8-13.

15. Loehrl TA, Smith TL, Darling RJ, Torrico L, Prieto TE, Shaker R, Toohill RJ, Jaradeh SS. Autonomic Dysfunction, Vasomotor Rhinitis and Extraesophageal Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux. Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 2002 April;126(4):382-387.

16. Smith TL, Han J, Loehrl TA, Rhee JS. Endoscopic Management of the Frontal Recess in Frontal Sinus Fractures: A Shift in the Paradigm? Laryngoscope 2002 112(5):784-790.

17. Schulze S, Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Toohill RJ. Outcomes of the Modified Lothrop Procedure. American Journal of Rhinology 2002 Sept-Oct;16(5):269-273.

18. Martin TJ, Smith TL, Smith MM, Loehrl TA. Evaluation and Surgical Management of Isolated Sphenoid Sinus Disease. Archives of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2002 Dec;128(12):1413-19.

19. Han J, Smith TL. Contemporary Use of Image-Guided Surgery. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology 2003;11:33-36.

20. Kilde JD, Rhee JS, Balla AA, Smith MM, Smith TL. Hemangioma of the Sphenoid Sinuses: Two Case Reports. The Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal 2003 March;82(3):217-221.

21. Smith TL. Vasomotor Rhinitis is Not a Waste Basket Diagnosis. Archives of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery 2003 May;129(5):584-587.

22. Book D, MacNamer J, Binion D, Smith TL. Chronic Sinonasal Disease in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. American Journal of Rhinology 2003;17(2):87-90.

23. Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Rhee JS. Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures: A shift in the paradigm. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2003;13(4):281-286.

24. Rhee JS, Book DT, Burzynski M, Smith TL. Quality of Life Assessment in Nasal Airway Obstruction. Laryngoscope 2003;113:1118-1122.

25. Daniels D, Mafeem F, Smith MM, Smith TL, Naidich TP, Brown WD, Bolger WE, etal. Radiographic Anatomy of Frontal Recess and Sinus. American Journal of Neuroradiology 2003; 24(8):1618-1627.

26. Meyer TK, Kocak M, Smith MM, Smith TL. Frontal Cells: A Common Variant of the Frontal Recess? American Journal of Rhinology 2003;17(3):163-8.

27. Loehrl TA, Smith TL. Chronic Sinusitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux – Are they Related? Current Opinion 2004;12(1):18-20

28. Smith TL, Rhee JS, Loehrl TA, Laud P, Nattinger A. Objective Testing and Quality of Life Evaluation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. American Journal of Rhinology 2003; 17(6): 351-6.

29. Stewart MG, Witsell DL, Smith TL, Weaver EM, Yuch B, Hannley MT. Development and Validation of the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Scale. American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2004; 130(2): 157-163.

30. Stewart MG, Smith TL, Weaver EM, Witsell DL, Yuch B, Hannley MT, Johnson JT, Outcomes after nasal septoplasty: results from the nose study. American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS. 2004; 130(3): 283-290.

31. Loehrl TA, Smith TL. Options in the Management of Inverting Papilloma Involving the Frontal Sinus. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, March 2004; 15(1): 32-36

32. Smith TL. Outcomes Research in Rhinology: Chronic Rhinosinusitis. ORL J 2004; 66(4): 202-6

33. Lindstrom DR, Loehrl TA, Toohill RJ, Smith TL. Management of Cerbrospinal Fistula Rhinorrhea: The Medical College of Wisconsin Experience. Laryngoscope. 2004 June; 114(6): 969-74.

34. Zosel AE, Smith MM, Smith TL, Castillo M. Enlarged vomernasal organ in a child: imaging findings. Clinical Imaging 28(5): 356-359, 2004.

35. Loehrl TA, Smith TL, Bruske L, Toohill RJ. Pharyngeal pH probe findings in patients with postnasal drainage. American Journal of Rhinology 2004 In press.

36. Stewart MG and Smith TL. Objective vs. Subjective Outcomes Assessment in Rhinology. American Journal of Rhinology 2004 In press.

37. Poetker D, Toohill RT, Loehel TA, Smith TL. Endoscopic Management of Sinonasal Tumors: A Preliminary Report. American Journal of Rhinology 2005; 19(3):307-315.

38. Rhee JS, Poetker DM, Davis RE, Smith TL, Bustillo A, Burzynski, M. Nasal Valve Surgery Improves Disease - Specific Quality of Life. Laryngoscope 2005; 115(3): 437-440.

39. Han JA, Smith TL, Loehrl TA, Fong KJ, Hwang P. Surgical Revision of the Post-Caldwell Luc Maxillary Sinus. American Journal of Rhinology. 2005 In press.

40. Smith TL, Batra PS, Seiden AM, Hannley M. Evidence supporting endoscopic sinus surgery in the management of adult chronic rhinosinusitis. American Journal of Rhinology, 2005 In press.

41. Loehrl TA, Ferre RM, Toohill RJ, Smith TL. Long-term Asthma Outcomes Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Aspirin Triad Patients. AJO. 2004 In press.

42. Martin TJ, Yauck JS, Smith TL. Patients Undergoing Sinus Surgery: Constructing a Demographic Profile. Laryngoscope. Submitted, 2005.

43. Smith TL, Mendolia-Loffredo S, Loehrl TA, Sparapani R, Laud PW, Nattinger AB. Predictive Factors and Outcomes in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope. Submitted, 2005.

Selected Chapters and Reviews

Smith TL. Surgery of the Frontal Sinus. American Academy of Otolaryngology- Cherry Blossom Conference Monograph, 2000.

Smith MM, Smith TL. Imaging for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. In: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Base. Eds: Wackym PA, Rice D, Schaefer SD. Lippincott Co., 2002.

Smith TL, Toohill R, Loehrl T. Subtleties in Endoscopic Sphenoid Surgery. In: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Base. Eds: Wackym PA, Rice D, Schaefer SD. Lippincott Co., 2002.

Smith TL, Smith MM, Schaefer SD, Hudgins PA. Avoidance and Management of Complication of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. In: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Base. Eds: Wackym PA, Rice D, Schaefer SD. Lippincott Co., 2002.

Loehrl TA, Smith TL. Pediatric Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. In: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Base. Eds: Wackym PA, Rice D, Schaefer SD. Lippincott Co., 2002.

Loehrl TA, Wackym PA, Smith TL. CT and MRI Guided Imaging Systems for Stereotactic Surgery of the Head and Neck. In: Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Base. Lippincott Co., 2002.

Meyer TK, Rhee J, Smith TL.  (2005)  Frontal Sinus Fractures.  In "The Frontal Sinus"  (S. Kountakis, B. Senior, and W. Draf,  Eds.), pp 133-142.  Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg 2005.

Poetker D, Cristobal R, Smith TL. Granulomatosis and Autoimmune Nasal Disease of the Nose and Sinuses. In: Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology. Ed.: Bailey.

Wackym PA, Rice DH, Schaefer SD. Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Base. Smith TL, Associate Editor for Section III- Paranasal Sinus Surgery. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. Philadelphia, PA, 2002.