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Merry Sebelik

  • Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
    Professor
  • (404) 778-3381
  • merry.sebelik@emory.edu
  • Emory Faculty Profile
  • @msebe
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Overview

Merry E. Sebelik, MD, FACS, is Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Sebelik manages head and neck surgical oncology patients at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, where she treats patients with thyroid and parathyroid tumors, upper aerodigestive tract tumors, and skin cancer of the head and neck.

Dr. Sebelik is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Head and Neck Society, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.

Academic Appointment

  • Professor, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from Medical College of Wisconsin

Research

Publications

  • Delayed regional metastasis from small face/scalp cutaneous squamous carcinoma: outcomes and predictors.
    Arch Dermatol Res Volume: 317 Page(s): 703
    04/12/2025 Authors: Shires CB; Boughter JD; Golembeski CP; Sharp NM; Hall AT; Sebelik ME
  • TEP in the ER: After Hours Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Management for the Otolaryngologist.
    Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Volume: 134 Page(s): 157 - 165
    03/01/2025 Authors: Ottenstein LR; Shipp C; Patel M; El-Deiry M; Sebelik M
  • Head & neck surgical oncology: Success in private practice.
    Am J Otolaryngol Volume: 46 Page(s): 104578
    01/01/2025 Authors: Shires CB; Sebelik ME
  • Chest Tube Placement of Secondary Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis: Overcoming Challenging Anatomy in the Laryngectomy Patient.
    J Pers Med Volume: 14
    09/24/2024 Authors: Shires CB; Schertzer JS; Ottenstein L; Harris T; Sebelik ME
  • Feasibility of a Novel 3D Ultrasound Imaging Technique for Intraoperative Margin Assessment during Tongue Cancer Surgery.
    Curr Oncol Volume: 31 Page(s): 4414 - 4431
    08/01/2024 Authors: Makouei F; Frehr TD; Agander TK; Lelkaitis G; Hyldig Dal M; Kaltoft M; Orloff L; Sebelik M; Sndergaard Svendsen MB; Wessel I
  • Burnout among surgeons before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international survey.
    BMC Psychol Volume: 12 Page(s): 48
    01/25/2024 Authors: Shalaby M; ElSheikh AM; Hamed H; SURG-SAT-19 Collaborative Group
  • Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes by p16INK4a Antigen Status in a Veteran Population.
    Fed Pract Volume: 40 Page(s): S64 - S67
    05/01/2023 Authors: Shires CB; Tomeh C; Zafar N; Sebelik ME
  • Survival and functional outcomes after total glossectomy with total laryngectomy: Case series from a high-volume tertiary institution.
    Oral Oncol Volume: 137 Page(s): 106301
    02/01/2023 Authors: Burnham AJ; Boyce BJ; Kaka AS; El-Deiry MW; Sebelik ME; Baddour HM; Patel MR; Gross JH; Nathan M; Waller JM
  • Head and Neck Ultrasound Utilization Rates: 2012 to 2019.
    OTO Open Volume: 7 Page(s): e97
    01/01/2023 Authors: Shires CB; Boughter JD; Smith A; Sebelik ME
  • Oropharynx cancer after sleep apnea surgery.
    Clin Case Rep Volume: 10 Page(s): e05686
    04/01/2022 Authors: Shires CB; Sebelik M
  • The submental flap: Be wary.
    Clin Case Rep Volume: 10 Page(s): e05260
    01/01/2022 Authors: Shires CB; Sebelik M
  • Factors predictive of an academic otolaryngologist's scholarly impact.
    World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 7 Page(s): 275 - 279
    10/01/2021 Authors: Shires CB; Klug TD; Meacham RK; Sebelik ME
  • The utility of handheld ultrasound as a point-of-care screening tool to assess vocal fold impairment following congenital heart surgery.
    Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Volume: 148 Page(s): 110825
    09/01/2021 Authors: Deshpande A; Tey CS; Chanani N; Landry A; Raymond M; Sebelik M; Shashidharan S; Wolf M; Raol N
  • Lateral approach improves surgical access to the superior pole in giant endemic goiters.
    Gland Surg Volume: 10 Page(s): 973 - 979
    03/01/2021 Authors: DeBiase C; Sebelik M; Chandra SR; Dhingra J
  • Problematic Reporting of Gender Differences in Clinical Productivity Among Otolaryngologists.
    JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 147 Page(s): 220 - 221
    02/01/2021 Authors: Gourin CG; Sebelik ME; McCammon SD
  • Chyloma formation after anterior cervical disc fusion.
    Clin Case Rep Volume: 8 Page(s): 2721 - 2724
    12/01/2020 Authors: Klug T; Sebelik M; Shires CB
  • African Head and Neck Society Clinical Practice guidelines for thyroid nodules and cancer in developing countries and limited resource settings.
    Head Neck Volume: 42 Page(s): 1746 - 1756
    08/01/2020 Authors: Zafereo M; Yu J; Onakoya PA; Aswani J; Baidoo K; Bogale M; Cairncross L; Cordes S; Daniel A; Diom E
  • Multiplanar Computed Tomography Reconstruction to Diagnose Lemierre's Syndrome.
    OTO Open Volume: 4 Page(s): 2473974X20940692
    01/01/2020 Authors: Shires CB; Klug T; Shete M; Sebelik M
  • Thyroid surgery YouTube videos: estimating quality by surgeon characteristics and view rate.
    Gland Surg Volume: 8 Page(s): 207 - 211
    06/01/2019 Authors: Shires CB; Wilson CD; Sebelik M
  • The effect of intrathyroidal versus intraperitoneal bevacizumab on thyroid volume and vasculature flow in a rat model.
    Gland Surg Volume: 8 Page(s): 212 - 217
    06/01/2019 Authors: Smith A; Thimmappa V; Boughter JD; Vanison C; Shires CB; Sebelik M
  • Intratonsillar abscess: A not-so-rare clinical entity.
    Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Volume: 119 Page(s): 38 - 40
    04/01/2019 Authors: Giurintano JP; Kortebein S; Sebelik M; Thompson J; McLevy-Bazzanella J
  • Current Experience of Ultrasound Training in Otolaryngology Residency Programs.
    J Ultrasound Med Volume: 38 Page(s): 393 - 397
    02/01/2019 Authors: Meister KD; Vila PM; Bonilla-Velez J; Sebelik M; Orloff LA
  • Ultrasound Guidance for Implantation of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in a Breast Implant Patient.
    Laryngoscope Volume: 128 Page(s): 2651 - 2653
    11/01/2018 Authors: Jonas R; Bradford-Bell E; Sebelik M; Dedhia RC
  • Validation of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool to assess vocal cord motion in an animal feasibility study.
    Gland Surg Volume: 7 Page(s): 433 - 439
    10/01/2018 Authors: Dewan K; Sebelik ME; Boughter JD; Shires CB
  • Management protocol for primary hyperparathyroidism in a single institution: utility of surgeon performed ultrasound.
    Gland Surg Volume: 7 Page(s): S53 - S58
    08/01/2018 Authors: Thimmappa V; Smith A; Wood J; Shires CB; Langsdon S; Sebelik M
  • Anterior Skull Base Reconstruction: Does Fat Preparation Matter?
    J Neurol Surg Rep Volume: 79 Page(s): e31 - e35
    04/01/2018 Authors: Wood J; Densky J; Boughter J; Sebelik M; Shires C
  • Use of Ultrasound for Sizing Tracheoesophageal Puncture Prostheses.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 157 Page(s): 1075 - 1078
    12/01/2017 Authors: Smith A; Thimmappa V; Jones J; Shires C; Sebelik M
  • Classification system for lateral pharyngotomy: systematic study of anatomic exposure in a human cadaver model.
    Surg Radiol Anat Volume: 39 Page(s): 975 - 979
    09/01/2017 Authors: Shires C; Smith A; Lee J; Boughter J; Sebelik M
  • Duty hour restrictions and surgical complications for head and neck key indicator procedures.
    Laryngoscope Volume: 127 Page(s): 1797 - 1803
    08/01/2017 Authors: Smith A; Jain N; Wan J; Wang L; Sebelik M
  • Endovascular Extraction of a Needle from the Internal Carotid Artery: A Novel Approach to a Controversial Dental Misadventure.
    J Neurol Surg Rep Volume: 78 Page(s): e106 - e108
    07/01/2017 Authors: Giurintano JP; Somerville J; Sebelik M; Hoit D; Michael LM; Shires CB
  • Comparing Cancellous Bone Volume of the Manubrium to Iliac Crest in Fresh Cadavers.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 157 Page(s): 36 - 41
    07/01/2017 Authors: Smith A; Kortebein S; Eid A; Boughter J; Cary N; Brooks J; Sebelik M
  • Association of Otolaryngology Resident Duty Hour Restrictions With Procedure-Specific Outcomes in Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery.
    JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 143 Page(s): 549 - 554
    06/01/2017 Authors: Smith A; Braden L; Wan J; Sebelik M
  • The burden of angioedema on United States emergency departments: 2006-2010.
    Laryngoscope Volume: 127 Page(s): 828 - 834
    04/01/2017 Authors: Smith A; Ray M; Jain N; Zhang H; Sebelik M
  • Ultrasound-Guided Needle Biopsy for Diagnosis of Advanced-Stage Malignancies of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract.
    OTO Open Volume: 1 Page(s): 2473974X17690132
    01/01/2017 Authors: Smith A; Grady A; Vieira F; Sebelik M
  • Utility of American College of Surgeons Surgeon-Specific Registry for Surgical Outcomes Data Collection in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
    Volume: 223 Page(s): E129 - E129
    10/01/2016 Authors: Sebelik ME; Zalamea NN
  • In vivo ultrasonic detection of polyurea crosslinked silica aerogel implants.
    PLoS One Volume: 8 Page(s): e66348
    01/01/2013 Authors: Sabri F; Sebelik ME; Meacham R; Boughter JD; Challis MJ; Leventis N
  • Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the tongue base: a cadaver feasibility study.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 147 Page(s): 864 - 869
    11/01/2012 Authors: Meacham RK; Boughter JD; Sebelik ME
  • Histopathological and postoperative behavioral comparison of rodent oral tongue resection: fiber-enabled CO2 laser versus electrocautery.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 147 Page(s): 716 - 721
    10/01/2012 Authors: Shires CB; Saputra JM; King L; Thompson JW; Heck DH; Sebelik ME; Boughter JD
  • Pathology quiz case 1. Leishmaniasis of the tongue.
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 138 Page(s): 777 - 778
    08/01/2012 Authors: Meacham RK; LeSueur JR; Sebelik ME; Hodges JM
  • Sphenopalatine artery ligation: a cadaver anatomic study.
    Volume: 145 Page(s): 494 - 497
    09/01/2011 Authors: Shires CB; Boughter JD; Sebelik ME
  • Effects of sensory or motor nerve deafferentation on oromotor function in mice.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 144 Page(s): 915 - 920
    06/01/2011 Authors: Shires CB; Saputra JM; Stocks RMS; Sebelik ME; Boughter JD
  • Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma: current treatment modalities and future considerations.
    Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 62 Page(s): 236 - 247
    09/01/2010 Authors: Hodges JM; McDevitt AS; El-Sayed Ali AI; Sebelik ME
  • Effects of adeno-tonsillectomy on polysomnography patterns in Down syndrome children with obstructive sleep apnea: a comparative study with children without Down syndrome.
    Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol Volume: 74 Page(s): 241 - 244
    03/01/2010 Authors: Shete MM; Stocks RMS; Sebelik ME; Schoumacher RA
  • Non-cutaneous head and neck cancer in solid organ transplant recipients
    Volume: 102 Page(s): S442 - S442
    09/01/2007 Authors: Dhawan SS; Costello TH; Lo Costello A; Sebelik ME; Olson B; Gaber AO
  • Feasibility study of capecitabine (cap) and cisplatin (cis) with radiation therapy (RT) in the management of patients with locally advanced unresectable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC)
    Volume: 25
    06/20/2007 Authors: Allen JW; Vasireddy S; Kaufman J; Hughes JM; Sebelik M; Salazar JE; Niell HB
  • Cutaneous angiosarcoma of the head and neck: a case presentation and review of the literature.
    Ear Nose Throat J Volume: 85 Page(s): 672 - 674
    10/01/2006 Authors: Glickstein J; Sebelik ME; Lu Q
  • Actinomycosis presenting as a temporal mass.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 132 Page(s): 163 - 164
    01/01/2005 Authors: Marrs CR; Sebelik ME; Hodges JM
  • Factors predictive of poor functional outcome after chemoradiation for advanced laryngeal cancer.
    Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Volume: 127 Page(s): 43 - 47
    07/01/2002 Authors: Staton J; Robbins KT; Newman L; Samant S; Sebelik M; Vieira F
  • Superficial leiomyosarcoma of the head and neck: case report and review of the literature.
    Ear Nose Throat J Volume: 80 Page(s): 449 - 453
    07/01/2001 Authors: Snowden RT; Osborn FD; Wong FS; Sebelik ME
  • Management of the N0 neck.
    Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg Volume: 53 Page(s): 221
    01/01/1999 Authors: Sebelik ME; Robbins T
  • Postoperative wound infection in head and neck oncologic procedures.
    Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg Volume: 53 Page(s): 245
    01/01/1999 Authors: Sebelik ME; Shami H; Robbins KT
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