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Ryan J. Soose, MD

  • Division Chief, Sleep Division
  • Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Ryan J. Soose, MD, is board-certified in both otolaryngology and sleep medicine. He specializes in the medical and surgical sleep-disordered breathing. 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

  • UPMC Pulmonary Allergy Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Fellowship in Sleep Medicine
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Otolaryngology Residency
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, General Surgery Internship
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha
  • University of Notre Dame, BS, Summa Cum Laude
Awards
PACCSM Outstanding Sleep Educator Award, 2024
UPMC Excellence in Patient Experience Award, 2018, 2022-2024
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award, 2020
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
UPMC Department of Otolaryngology Outstanding Professor Award, 2017
Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors, Pittsburgh Magazine, 2016-Present
Shaler Area School District 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2016
Clinical Research Forum “Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award in the U.S.," 2015
Kenneth H. Hinderer MD Memorial Award, 2002
C.F. Reynolds Medical History Society Award, 2002
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2001
Homer Wallace Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1998
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Notre Dame, 1998
Summa Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame, 1998
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Research Interests

Innovation: Developing novel treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Outcomes: Improving safety and effectiveness of OSA treatments
Access: Increasing OSA education and treatment access to patient populations around the world
Brain Health: Collaborating with UPMC colleagues to advance the evaluation and management of traumatic brain injury

Publications