Gregory Postma
Vice Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Otolaryngology
Bio
Dr. Gregory Postma is Professor and Vice-Chairman (August 2016) in the Department Otolaryngology and Director of the Center for Voice, Airway and Swallowing Disorders since 2005. In 1984, Dr. Postma received his medical degree from Hahnemann University and completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993. Following two years as faculty at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia he did a fellowship in laryngology at Vanderbilt University and joined the faculty at Wake Forest in 1996.
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Education
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MD, Medicine
Hahnemann Medical College Hosp, 1984
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BS, Bio, General
Geneva College, 1980
Certifications
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Diplomate
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1985
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PHY
GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2005
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ABO
American Board of Otolaryngolo, 1994
Awards & Honors
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Chevalier Jackson
The American Broncho-Esphagological Association, 2023
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America's Top Doctors
2021
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Isshiki Award for Lifetime Achievement in Laryngology from the British Laryngology Association
British Laryngology Association , 2021
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America's Top Doctors
2020
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Distinguished Service Award
2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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SURG 5000
Basic Clkshp in SURG: Basic Surgery Clerkship
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RSUR 5002
Otolaryngology
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SURG 5254
Otolaryngology Extn.: Extern 2wk, Otolaryngology
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Sub I Otolaryngology
Teaching Interests
Dr. Postma's clinical interests span the entire field of laryngology. These include voice disorders, professional and singing voice care, dysphagia and complex swallowing disorders, airway surgery and reconstruction, spasmodic dysphonia, extraesophageal and gastroesophageal reflux, and chronic cough. In addition, he is one of the pioneers in the area of in-office surgery including transnasal esophagoscopy and un-sedated laryngeal and airway laser surgery. This work has revolutionized the care of individuals with a host of voice and swallowing problems at a fraction of their previous costs.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange in Endoscopic Esophageal Surgery., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Esophageal Liposarcoma, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Dubai Definition and Diagnostic Criteria of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- New-Onset Myasthenia Gravis Mimics Spinal Cord Injury After Zenker's Diverticulum Repair., 2023
Other
- Best Practices in Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Voice disorders, Professional and Singing voice care, Dysphagia and associated swallowing disorders, Airway surgery and reconstruction, spasmodic dysphonia, Extraesophageal and gastroesophageal reflux, Chronic cough
