Otolaryngology
S. Brett Heavner, MD


Additional Information:

EDUCATION:
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1996
Medical degree: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2001 with Distinction
Internship: University of Michigan, 2002
Residency: Otolaryngology, University of Michigan, 2006
Fellowship: Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

APPOITMENTS:
Board of Directors, BEGINNINGS - North Carolina (Parents of Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing), Clinical Instructor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology (2006-2007)

CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Member of The Voice Foundation, Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Member of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

RESEARCH:
“Dysfunction of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and the potential of gene therapy” (2007), “Function of the eustachian tube after weekly exposure to pepsin/hydrochloric acid” (2001),  and “Transient inflammation and dysfunction of the eustachian tube secondary to multiple exposures of simulated gastroesophageal refluxant” (2001).

MEDICAL STAFF:
CMC-Pineville, Presbyterian-Matthews, and Presbyterian Surgery Center - Ballantyne

EXPERTISE:
Laryngology/Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Airway Disorders, Care of the Professional Voice, Comprehensive Pediatric and Adult Otolaryngology, Allergy Testing and Management, Head and Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Salivary Gland Tumors, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery 

STEELE CREEK OFFICE
14135 Steele Creek Road
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28273
704-295-3475

MATTHEWS OFFICE
1401 Matthews Township Pkwy
Suite 101
Matthews, NC 28105
704-295-3550