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Stil Kountakis

Department Chair

Stil Kountakis

Department Chair

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Otolaryngology

Other Duties

Porubsky Distinguished Chair in Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology

Bio

Edward S. Porubsky Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Director, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship; Director, Georgia Sinus Center, Augusta University

  • (706) 721-6100
  • (706) 721-0112
  • BP 4109

Education

  • Ph.D., Medical Clinical Sci /Graduate University of Crete, 1998

  • MD, Medicine University of Texas Health Sci, 1988

  • BS, Chemical Engineering University of Houston, 1983

Certifications

  • ABO American Board of Otolaryngolo, 1995

  • ABO American Board of Otolaryngolo, 2014

  • GA Medical License 053256 GA Composite Medical Board, 2003

  • PHY GA Composite Medical Board, 2003

  • TX Medical License H6354 TX Medical Board, 1989

Awards & Honors

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023

  • The American Registry Top Doctors 2023

  • Best Doctors in America 2022

  • Top Doctors, US News and World Report US News and World Report, 2022

  • Guest of Honor Panhellenic Congress of Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 2022

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • SURG 5254

    Otolaryngology Extn.

  • SURG 5000

    Basic Clkshp in SURG

  • RSUR 5002

    Otolaryngology

  • SURG 5007

    Surgery Sub-I: Surgery Sub-I Otolarynoglogy

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Patient Factors and Outcomes in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair: An Institutional Review, 2024
    Abstract
  • Sinus Symptoms in Cystic Fibrosis Patients and the Role of Interdisciplinary Care, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Topical nasal medication distribution: A cadaver based simulated quantitative method, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Surgical Outcomes in Patients with Low Preoperative Sinonasal Outcome Test Scores, 2023
    Abstract
  • Topical nasal medication distribution: A cadaver-based simulated quantitative method, 2022
    Other

Research Interests

Pathophysiology and pathogenesis of sinusitis, medical and surgical outcomes, immune parameters in sinusitis, allergic fungal sinusitis, pathophysiology of nasal polyps, and leukotrienes in chronic sinusitis.

Department Service

  • Residency Research Committee 2003 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Otolaryngology Clinical Growth Task Force 2014 - 2016

    Role: Committee Member

  • Otolaryngology Promotion and Tenure Committee 2003 - 2014

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Otology/Neurotology Search Committee 2007 - 2008

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Laryngology Search Committee 2004 - 2005

    Role: Committee Chair

College Service

  • Neurosurgery Chair Search Committee 2018 - 2019

    Role: Committee Member

  • Dean's Committee for Ambulatory Surgery Initiative 2003 - 2004

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • Wellstar MCG Faculty Physician Clinical Enterprise 2023 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Wellstar MCG Health (AUMC) Operating Room Committee 2021 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • AUMC Hospitalist Medicine Task Force 2018 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • AUMA Governance and Nominating Committee 2018 - Present

    Role: Other

  • AUMC Perioperative Services Executive Committee 2016 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Triological Society National Nominating Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties Continuing Medical Education Board of Directors 2017 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology 2015 - Present

    Role: Editorial Review Board Member

  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy - American Rhinologic Society Journal Board of Directors 2009 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Georgia Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2008 - Present

    Role: Other