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Dale C. Ekbom, M.D.

  1. Otolaryngologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Spasmodic dysphonia
  2. Subglottic stenosis
  3. Tracheal stenosis
  4. Tremor
  5. Vocal cord paralysis
  6. Voice disorder
  1. Cricopharyngeal myotomy
  2. Laryngeal Botox injection
  3. Laryngeal reinnervation surgery
  4. Laryngotracheal reconstruction
  5. Laser surgery
  6. Laser vocal cord surgery
  7. Phonosurgery
  8. Thyroplasty
  9. Tracheostomy
  10. Zenker's diverticulotomy
  • Thyroplasty
  • Arytenoid adduction
  • Vocal cord injections
  • Awake injections or laser surgery
  • Professional voice
  • Benign and malignant vocal fold lesions
  • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
  • Zenker’s diverticulum
  1. 2008
    Fellow - Laryngology/Care of the Professional VoiceVanderbilt University
  2. 2007
    ResidentDepartment of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan
  3. 2003
    InternshipDepartment of Surgery, University of Michigan
  4. 2002
    MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  5. 1997
    BS - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, ChemistryBethel College

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Otolaryngology � Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    2023 Top PerformerOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience
  2. 2022
    MN Monthly Top Doctors, 2022Top Doctor
  3. 2021
    Honor AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  4. 2014
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2007
    John L. Kemink Award for Best Clinical Research PaperAwarding Organization
  6. 2006
    Merle Lawrence Research Award for Best Basic Science Research PaperUniversity of Michigan
  7. 2002
    Alpha Omega Alpha GraduateUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  8. 2001
    Top 10% in Microbiology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Genetics and Year 1 and 2 PathologyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  9. 2001
    Minnesota Medical Foundation (MMF) Student Research GrantUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  10. 1999
    Certificate of Academic Honors: Neuroscience, Physiology, Pathology and PharmacologyUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  11. 1999
    Alpha Omega Alpha ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  12. 1999
    Dr. Bevan Bunker Medical Scholarship - for community service ability and achievementsUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
  13. 1997
    Summa Cum Laude GraduateBethel College
  14. 1996
    Sigma Zeta Science Honors Society (President)Bethel College
  15. 1996
    Chemistry ScholarshipBethel College
  16. 1994
    Presidential ScholarshipBethel College

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2025
    Committee MemberCOSM American Laryngological Association program
  2. 2024 - 2025
    Commiittee MemberAmerican Laryngological Association
  3. 2024 - 2027
    Committee MemberAmerican Laryngological Association
  4. 2024 - 2027
    MemberABEA (American Broncho-Esophagological Association)
  5. 2023 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic Rochester SLP Internship
  6. 2023 - present
    Medical DirectorMayo Clinic SLP Grad Student Program
  7. 2021 - present
    Career AdvisorMCASOM Career Advisory Program
  8. 2020 - present
    MemberMCSOM Sub-Internships/Clinical Electives Subcommittee
  9. 2020 - present
    Subcommittee MemberMayo Clinic NSQIP (National Surgical Quality Improvement Program)
  10. 2020 - present
    Faculty At-LargeMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2019 - 2021
    ConsultantAirway and Swallowing Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  12. 2019 - 2021
    ConsultantAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology; Voice Committee
  13. 2019 - present
    Advisor to StudentsMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2019 - present
    MemberAAO-HNS Airway and Swallowing Committee
  15. 2019 - present
    MemberAAO-HNS Voice Committee
  16. 2019 - present
    Laryngology Education Advisory CommitteeAmerican Laryngology Association
  17. 2019 - present
    Active FellowAmerican Laryngology Association
  18. 2018
    Course DirectorThe World Congress for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WCBIP) / World Congress for Bronchoesophagology (WCBE)
  19. 2018 - present
    Active FellowTriological Society
  20. 2017 - present
    LeaderMedical Specialties Journal Club Program - ENT
  21. 2016 - present
    Organizing Committee MemberInternational Broncho-Esophagological Society
  22. 2016 - present
    MemberSataloff Award for Young Investigators Advisory Board Committee
  23. 2016 - present
    MemberInternational Broncho-Esophagological Society
  24. 2016 - present
    Secretary-TreasurerInternational Broncho-Esophagological Society
  25. 2016 - present
    Board of GovernorsInternational Broncho-Esophagological Society
  26. 2015 - present
    MemberNorth American Airway Consortium
  27. 2014 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  28. 2013 - 2020
    Medical DirectorRochester Methodist Hospital--Units 24/53/63
  29. 2013 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Broncho-Esophagological Association
  30. 2013 - 2020
    Medical DirectorSt. Marys Hospital--Joseph 1G
  31. 2012 - 2014
    ConsultantAirway and Swallowing Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  32. 2012 - present
    MemberVoice Foundation
  33. 2012 - present
    MemberSentinel Event Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  34. 2011 - 2019
    Post Graduate MemberAmerican Laryngological Association
  35. 2011 - present
    Committee MemberHospital Patient Safety Subcommittee, Patient Safety Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  36. 2011 - present
    MemberPatient Safety Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Committees
  37. 2010 - 2013
    Medical DirectorRochester Methodist Hospital-Station 64
  38. 2009 - 2016
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  39. 2009 - present
    Physician AmbassadorPhysician Ambassador Program
  40. 2008 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  41. 2008 - 2014
    MemberResearch Committe, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  42. 2008 - 2014
    MemberAirway and Swallowing Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  43. 2008 - 2012
    MemberAirway and Swallowing Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  44. 2008 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  45. 2008 - present
    MemberResidency Selection Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  46. 2008 - present
    MemberWalter Work Society, University of Michigan
  47. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  48. 2002 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  49. 1998 - present
    MemberChristian Medical and Dental Association

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Research activities

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