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    Ryan Rimmer, MD

    Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)
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    Otolaryngology Surgery

    330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208041

    New Haven, CT 06520-8041

    United States

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    Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)

    Biography

    Ryan Rimmer, MD is a subspecialty-trained otolaryngologist focusing on advanced rhinology (sinus) and skull base surgery. He has expertise in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, olfactory dysfunction, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and sinonasal tumors. Additionally, he collaborates with neurosurgeons and oculoplastic surgeons to manage skull base and orbital diseases through minimally-invasive, endoscopic, transnasal approaches.

    A native of Buffalo, NY, Dr. Rimmer received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University. He then matriculated at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine where he graduated summa cum laude with Research Honors. As a medical student he was selected as a junior to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the Chairman's Award for excellence in otolaryngology. He completed his internship and residency training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA where he was awarded the Balshi Award for best resident research. As a resident, he developed an interest in rhinology and skull base surgery and he elected to pursue an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR.

    His research interests center on outcomes research for patients with rhinologic, skull base, and orbital disease.

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    Education & Training

    Fellowship - Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
    Oregon Health and Science University (2021)
    Residency
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (2020)
    MD
    University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine
    BS
    Cornell University

    Research

    Overview

    Medical Research Interests

    Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak; Graves Ophthalmopathy; Meningioma; Nasal Polyps; Papilloma, Inverted; Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms; Pituitary Neoplasms; Rhinitis, Allergic; Rhinitis, Vasomotor; Sinusitis

    Research at a Glance

    Yale Co-Authors

    Frequent collaborators of Ryan Rimmer's published research.

    Publications

    2024

    2023

    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    • activity

      International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology

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      Allergy and Rhinology

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      American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

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      American Rhinologic Society

    • honor

      Fellow Teacher of the Year

    Clinical Care

    Overview

    Ryan Rimmer, MD, is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) trained in advanced sinus and skull base surgery.

    The son of an art teacher, Dr. Rimmer says he was always drawn to both art and science. “I grew up using my hands in art, which led to an interest in surgery,” he says.

    Dr. Rimmer specializes in treating chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, nasal obstruction, epistaxis(nose bleeds), olfactory dysfunction, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and sinonasal tumors. He collaborates with neurosurgeons and ophthalmologists to manage skull base and orbital (tumor within the eye socket) diseases through minimally invasive, endoscopic, transnasal approaches.

    “We use long, narrow instruments that we insert through the nose. No incision is required and we are able to do our work in the sinuses and access the anterior skull base,” Dr. Rimmer explains. “For people with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, it can help them dramatically and it’s extremely gratifying to help them through minimally invasive surgery.”

    When meeting a patient, Dr. Rimmer says he tries to validate their concerns and explain as much as possible. “I believe that the more you know, the better you will do. I explain the surgery and show them everything that will happen,” he says.

    His research interests focus on outcomes for patients with rhinologic, skull base, and orbital disease.

    Clinical Specialties

    Otolaryngology Surgery

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    Board Certifications

    • Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

      Certification Organization
      AB of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
      Original Certification Date
      2021

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    Otolaryngology Surgery

    330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208041

    New Haven, CT 06520-8041

    United States

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