Brad deSilva, MD

deSilva_Brad_460x460 Vice Chair of Education, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Residency Program Director, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Professor, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Research Interests

Treatment outcomes of patients with benign vocal fold lesions (nodules, polyps)
Outcomes for patients with laryngeal papilloma
Surgical approaches and outcomes for patients with cricopharyngeal dysfunction/hypertrophy and Zenker’s diverticulum
Treatment outcomes of patients with vocal fold paralysis
Treatment outcomes of patients with paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder

Education

University of Kentucky, BS in Biological Sciences
Ohio State University, MD
Ohio State University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency
Ohio State University Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Laryngology Fellowship

Contact Information

Email: Brad.deSilva@osumc.edu
Voice Clinic: 614-293-0363
General ENT Clinic: 614-366-9336

Research Projects

Voice Outcomes Following Transcutaneous Steroid Injection for Vocal Fold Nodules Combined with Voice Therapy Compared to Voice Therapy Alone

We are studying whether patients have better voice outcomes when they undergo a steroid injection to their vocal fold nodules or polyps prior to voice therapy compared to those patients that only go through voice therapy. The hypothesis is that patients that undergo a steroid injection first may have reduced inflammation and lead to better voice outcomes/quicker recovery.
Development of an Adult Laryngeal Papilloma Tissue Cell Line and Mouse Model

We are working to develop a tissue cell line with benign laryngeal papilloma that we can potentially perform drug testing on this cell line to see if we can improve adjuvant treatment options for laryngeal papilloma aside from surgery alone. Small specimens of benign laryngeal papilloma are being used from patients that are already undergoing surgery to remove their laryngeal/vocal cord papilloma.
Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Esophageal Diverticulum: A Prospective, Multi-Institutional Study
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Utility of Imaging Studies in Patients Diagnosed with Vocal Cord Paralysis
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder (PVFMD) in the Athlete

We are studying the outcomes of all athletes (adult and pediatric) that have been diagnosed and treated for paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder. These patients have shortness of breath and have difficulty exerting. We are also studying the use of asthma medications prior to diagnosis of PVFMD and how this medication use changes after diagnosis and treatment for PVFMD. This study is combining adult and pediatric patients that are seen at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy and Chronic Cough
Spasmodic Dysphonia

Research Accomplishments

Publications

Nogan, Stephen, Jandali, Danny, Cipolla, Michael, deSilva, Brad W. “The Use of Ultrasound Imaging in Evaluation of Peritonsillar Infections”. Laryngoscope 125(11):2604-2607 November 2015.

Marcinow, Anna, Thompson, Jennifer, Forrest, L. Arick, deSilva, Brad W. “Irritant-Induced Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder: Diagnosis and Management”. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 153(6):996-1000. December 2015.

Soldatova, Liuba, deSilva, Brad W, Matrka, Laura. “Rate of New Findings in Diagnostic Office Bronchoscopy”. Laryngoscope. 127(6):1376-1380. June 2017

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Home Study Course Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology Section 6 November 2016. Lead chairperson and editor for study course

Kramer, Scott, deSilva, Brad W, Forrest, L. Arick, Matrka, Laura. “Does Treatment of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement Disorder Decrease Asthma Medication Use?” Laryngoscope. 127(7):1531-1537. July 2017

Ivancic, Ryan, deSilva, Brad W, Iqbal, Hassan, Pan, Quintin, Matrka, Laura. “Current and Future Management of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis”. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 3(1):22-34. January 2018.

Philips, Ramez, deSilva, Brad W, Matrka, Laura. “Jet Ventilation in Obese Patients Undergoing Airway Surgery for Subglottic and Tracheal Stenosis”. Laryngoscope. 128(8):1887-1892. August 2018.

Li, Michael, Yiu, Yin, Merrill, Tyler, Yildiz, Vedat, deSilva, Brad W, Matrka, Laura. “Risk Factors for Posttracheostomy Tracheal Stenosis” Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg. 159(4):698-704. October 2018.

deSilva, Brad W, Crenshaw, Drew, Matrka, Laura, Forrest, L. Arick. “Botulinum Toxin Injection for Refractory Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder”. Laryngoscope. 129(4):808-811. April 2019.

Philips, Ramez, Chorath, K, deSilva, Brad W, Forrest, L. Arick, Simpson, C. Blake, Matrka, Laura. “Multi-institutional Evaluation of Medialization Laryngoplasty in the Elderly” Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg. 160(5):876-884. May 2019.

Ivancic, Ryan, Iqbal, Hassan, deSilva, Brad W, Pan, Quintin, Matrka, Laura. “Immunologic Tolerance of Low-Risk HPV in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis” Clin Exp Immunol. Accepted for publication in October 2019

Matrka, Laura, Soldatova, Liuba, deSilva, Brad W, Traetow, Daniel. “Airway Surgery Communication Protocol: A Quality Initiative for Safe Performance of Jet Ventilation” Laryngoscope. February 2020; 130 Supplement 1: S1-S13.

Sethia, Rishi, Ivancic, Ryan, Idicula, Winslo, deSilva, Brad W. “Strap Muscle Type I Thyroplasty After Gore-Tex Implant Extrusion: Case Report and Literature Review” J Voice. 34(5):802-805. September 2020.

Politano, Stephen, Morell, Fernando, Calamari, Kevin, deSilva, Brad W, Matrka, Laura. “Yield of Imaging to Evaluate Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis of Unknown Etiology” Laryngoscope. October 2020, Epub ahead of print.

Straub, Jeffrey, Calamari, Kevin, Shin, Timothy, Janse, Sarah, Forrest, Lowell A, deSilva, Brad W, Matrka, Laura. “The Safety of In-Office Laryngologic Procedures During Active Antithombotic Therapy” Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology 5(5):890-894.

Ivancic, Ryan, Matrka, Laura, Wiet, Greg, Puckett, Amy, Haney, Jennifer, deSilva, Brad W. “Reduced Asthma Medication Use After Treatment of Pediatric Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder” Laryngoscope. 131(7): 1639-1646. July 2021

Additional Information

Academic Appointments
Awards and Honors

The Ohio State University Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology Faculty Educator of the Year Award 2010

Gahanna Lincoln High School Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee 2012

Inducted to the Courage to Teach Society at Ohio State University’s College of Medicine April 2016

Exceptional Physician Peer Award Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center May 2016

Gahanna Lincoln High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee September 2021

Top Doctors in Otolaryngology, Castle Connolly 2017 - 2021

Director, Division of Laryngology - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Research Interests

Education

Contact Information

Research Projects

Voice Outcomes Following Transcutaneous Steroid Injection for Vocal Fold Nodules Combined with Voice Therapy Compared to Voice Therapy Alone

Development of an Adult Laryngeal Papilloma Tissue Cell Line and Mouse Model

Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction and Esophageal Diverticulum: A Prospective, Multi-Institutional Study

Utility of Imaging Studies in Patients Diagnosed with Vocal Cord Paralysis

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder (PVFMD) in the Athlete

Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy and Chronic Cough

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Research Accomplishments

Publications

Additional Information

Academic Appointments

Awards and Honors

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