Paul Kerr, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Paul Kerr is a professor of otolaryngology at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Kerr is an accomplished researcher:

First to demonstrate OSAS induced reflux is reduced by CPAP: Kerr P, Shoenut JP, Millar T, Buckle P, Kryger MH:

• Nasal CPAP reduces gastroesophageal reflux in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. CHEST 101(6): 1539-¬1544, 1992 (179 citations)

Amongst the first (*PI and resident supervisor), and most cited publications on utility of 1-hour post-thyroidectomy PTH level as clinically useful predictor of surgically induced hypoparathyroidism:

• Lam A, Kerr PD*: Parathyroid hormone: an early predictor of postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia. LARYNGOSCOPE. 2003 Dec; 113(12):2196-2003 (81 citations)

First in Canada (PI*) to publish a multi-institutional review of transoral laser microsurgery (TOLM), confirming TOLM as a successful alternative to radiotherapy in management of laryngeal cancer:

• Kerr PD*, Taylor SM, Fung K et al: Oncologic and Voice Outcomes After Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Early Glottic Cancer – a Multicenter Canadian Review. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2012; 41 (6): 381-8

Pioneer (*PI and resident supervisor) in more cost-effective parathyroidectomy by selective vs routine use of intraoperative PTH measurements as supported by our own validation study:

• Thielman A, Kerr PD*, Sutherland D, Viallet N: Validation of Selective Use of Intraoperative PTH Monitoring in Parathyroidectomy. J Oto HNS, 46:10, https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2Fs40463-017-0188-0, 2017

Invited author on multinational consensus paper re: optimized perioperative care for patients undergoing major H&N ablative surgery:

• Dort J, Farwell G, Finlay M, Huber G, Kerr PD, et al: Consensus Review of Optimal Perioperative Care in Major Head and Neck Surgery with Free Flap Reconstruction – Multidisciplinary Approaches to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. JAMA OHNS, Mar 1;143(3):292-303. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2016.2981. 2017

Regional Lead, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Surgery Program, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority 2007-2019

Head, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007-2019

Residency Program Director, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Manitoba (1995 – 2005

Education

• Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (1993)
• Fellow, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (1992)
• MD, University of Manitoba (1987)
• BSc (Med) (1987)

Awards

• Nominated by Provincial Association of Residents and Interns of Manitoba (PARIM) for “Postgraduate Educator of the year”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba (2002, 2003 & 2004)
• Awarded “postgraduate Educator of the year”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba (2004)
• Nominated by University of Manitoba medical students for “Most Outstanding Clinician in Clerkship” (2014)
• Award for “Outstanding Reviewer”, Journal of Otolaryngology (2014)