J. Kenneth Byrd
Vice Chair Clinical Affairs, Otolaryngology-HNS
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Otolaryngology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurosurgery
Bio
Dr. Byrd, a native of Lexington, SC, attended the University of South Carolina for his undergraduate education, graduating with Honors from the Honors College and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and received the Henry Tracy Ivy Award. He then completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at MUSC before pursuing a 2-year fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in Head and Neck Oncology and Skull Base surgery.
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Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical University of SC - Sch, 2007
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BS, Chemistry, General
University of South Carolina -, 2003
Certifications
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Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
2016
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Member
American Head and Neck Society, 2015
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American Board of Otolaryngology
2013
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PHY
GA Composite Medical Board, 2014
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Physician License #72220
GA Composite Medical Board, 2014
Awards & Honors
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Clinical Science Education Award
Augusta University , 2023
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MCG Value Based Healthcare Competition: Mentor to First Place Team
Augusta University, 2023
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Dean’s Physician Leadership Academy
Augusta University , 2019
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1st Place, Resident Research Presentation
Magnolia Conference, Magnolia Conference, 2012
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Henry Tracy Ivy Award
Medical University of South Carolina, 2007
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
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- HPV-associated oropharyngeal Adenosquamous carcinoma with early metastatic disease detected by ctDNA., 2023
Other
- Inhibitors of the CD73-adenosinergic checkpoint as promising combinatory agents for conventional and advanced cancer immunotherapy., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Base of tongue neuroendocrine carcinoma: A case report., 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Surgical Robotics in Otolaryngology, 2020
- Preoperative Stellate Ganglion Block for Perioperative Pain in Lateralized Head and Neck Cancer: Preliminary Results., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Quality of life,
Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery
Department Service
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Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs
2022 - Present
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Chief of Head and Neck Surgery
2017 - Present
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Medical Director, Department of Otolaryngology
2016 - Present
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Research Director, Department of Otolaryngology
2015 - Present
University Service
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Credentials Committee
2022 - Present
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OR Block Time Committee
2022 - Present
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Curriculum Redesign Working Group
2019 - Present
Role: Task Force Member
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Department of Medicine Chair Search Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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AHNS 11th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, Program Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Reviewer: Laryngoscope
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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American Head and Neck Society Publications Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2017 - 2017
Role: Officer, Secretary
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North American Skull Base Society Value Based Healthcare Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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AHNS National QI Project
2022 - Present
Role: Other
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Physician to Patient Communication in the ENT and Cancer Center Clinics
2022 - Present
Role: Other
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Development of Head and Neck Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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Eliminating tracheostomy tube-related pressure injuries in adult patients
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Tracheostomy Care Protocol: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
2015 - Present
Role: Other
