Derald Brackmann
Derald E. Brackmann is an American otologist and neurotologist known for his contributions to the treatment of acoustic neuromas and neurofibromatosis type II. His clinical practice and research is at the House Clinic in Los Angeles, where he has contributed to advances in otologic and neurotologic surgery.[1] With John House, he developed the House-Brackmann score, which measures facial nerve efficacy.[2] He pioneered auditory brainstem implant surgery.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Brackmann was born in a small town in central Illinois in 1937. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1962. Following a year of internship and residency in Chicago, he served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1966.[5]
Medical career
[edit]After his military service, Brackmann completed a residency in otolaryngology at the University of Southern California, finishing in 1970. He then pursued a fellowship in neurotology at the House Clinic (then House Ear Clinic), where he has remained throughout his professional life.[1]
Brackmann has authored or co-authored over 300 scientific publications and has edited or co-edited several textbooks, including:
His research interests include the management of neurofibromatosis type II and the development of auditory brainstem implants.[1]
Professional affiliations and honors
[edit]Brackmann has served as president of multiple professional societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,[8] the American Otologic Society,[9] the American Neurotology Society, and the Triological Society.[10] He has received numerous awards, such as the Medical Alumnus of the Year from the University of Illinois[5] and the Award of Merit from the American Otologic Society.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Derald E. Brackmann - The House Institute Foundation". Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ House, JW; Brackmann, DE (1985). "Facial nerve grading system". Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 93: 146–147. PMID 3921901.
- ^ Brackmann, DE (Jun 1993). "Auditory brainstem implant: I. Issues in surgical implantation". Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 108 (6): 624–633. doi:10.1177/019459989310800602. PMID 8515999.
- ^ Dodd, Mike (2005-11-24). "Tough sledding: Mom juggles sport, twins". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2005-11-28.
...they spoke with Derald Brackmann, a doctor at the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, and learned of a procedure called Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI)...
- ^ a b Doug Beck (2005-08-08). "Interview with Derald Brackmann M.D., House Ear Clinic, Los Angeles". Retrieved 2025-04-26.
- ^ Derald Brackmann (1982). Neurological Surgery of the Ear and Skull Base. New York: Raven Press. ISBN 9780890046913.
- ^ Derald Brackmann; Clough Shelton; Moises A. Arriaga; Richard, K. Gurgel, eds. (2023). Otologic Surgery (5 ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323694278.
- ^ "Past Presidents - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)". American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). Retrieved 2025-04-28.
1988- Derald E. Brackmann, MD
- ^ Samuel H. Selesnick (2018). "Perspectives From American Otological Society Past Presidents Since the 125th American Otological Society Anniversary Publication" (PDF). Otology & Neurotology Vol. 39 No. S4 pp.S95–S97. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
1988- Derald E. Brackmann, MD
- ^ Thomas R. Collins (2015-06-12). "Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings a Forum for Otolaryngologists to Listen, Debate, Network". ENT Today. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
..annual meeting of the Triological Society, Derald Brackmann, MD, the society's president,...
- ^ Bordignon, Kristen. "Award of Merit". americanotologicalsociety.org. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
Derald E. Brackmann, MD - 2001 - In recognition of his personal integrity, leadership, and outstanding contributions to otology and neurotology
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