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Ryan J. Soose, MD

  • Director, UPMC Division of Sleep Medicine and Upper Airway Surgery
  • Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology

 

Ryan J. Soose, MD, is the director of the Sleep Division and associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and completed his medical and surgical training at UPMC. Board-certified in both otolaryngology and sleep medicine, Dr. Soose specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. He is actively engaged with sleep research, a robust clinical practice, national and international academic organizations, and the training of residents, fellows, and medical students.

Dr. Soose is an appointed member of the Sleep Disorders Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the International Surgical Sleep Society, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS). Dr. Soose has a special interest in sedated endoscopy and neurostimulation therapy in the management of patients with sleep apnea. 

    Education & Training

  • University of Notre Dame, BS, Summa Cum Laude
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, General Surgery Internship
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Otolaryngology Residency
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Sleep Medicine Fellowship
Awards
UPMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award, 2022, 2023
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award
Castle Connolly Top Doctors, 2019-Present
UPMC Physician Services Division Physician ACES Award (Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service), 2019
UPMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award, 2018
Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors, Pittsburgh Magazine, 2016-Present
Research Interests