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
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Ph.D., Medical Clinical Sci /Graduate
University of Crete, 1998
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MD, Medicine
University of Texas Health Sci, 1988
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BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Houston, 1983
Certifications
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ABO
American Board of Otolaryngolo, 1995
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ABO
American Board of Otolaryngolo, 2014
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GA Medical License 053256
GA Composite Medical Board, 2003
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PHY
GA Composite Medical Board, 2003
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TX Medical License H6354
TX Medical Board, 1989
Awards & Honors
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Castle Connolly Top Doctors
2023
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The American Registry Top Doctors
2023
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Best Doctors in America
2022
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Top Doctors, US News and World Report
US News and World Report, 2022
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Guest of Honor
Panhellenic Congress of Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery, 2022
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
- 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
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Residency Research Committee
2003 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Otolaryngology Clinical Growth Task Force
2014 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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Otolaryngology Promotion and Tenure Committee
2003 - 2014
Role: Committee Chair
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Otology/Neurotology Search Committee
2007 - 2008
Role: Committee Chair
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Laryngology Search Committee
2004 - 2005
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
University Service
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Wellstar MCG Faculty Physician Clinical Enterprise
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Wellstar MCG Health (AUMC) Operating Room Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AUMC Hospitalist Medicine Task Force
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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AUMA Governance and Nominating Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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AUMC Perioperative Services Executive Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Triological Society National Nominating Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Southern Alliance for Physician Specialties Continuing Medical Education Board of Directors
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology
2015 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy - American Rhinologic Society Journal Board of Directors
2009 - Present
Role: Other
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Georgia Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2008 - Present
Role: Other
