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Eric J. Moore, M.D.

  1. Otolaryngologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Dr. Moore is a head and neck cancer surgeon and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Moore specializes in complex tumor removal and reconstructive surgery of the Head and Neck.

His primary areas of focus are:

  • Parotid gland surgery
  • Transoral robotic surgery for tonsil and base of tongue cancer
  • Thyroid surgery
  • Microvascular reconstructive surgery of the head and neck
  • Treatment of HPV positive tonsil and base of tongue cancer with minimal morbidity

In addition to his clinical and surgical activities, Dr. Moore is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content in head and neck cancer surgery and publishes in numerous journals and textbooks.

Dr. Moore has led and participated in numerous humanitarian surgical endeavors throughout the world and has been honored with the Mayo Fellows Humanitarian Award and Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award.

  1. Adenocarcinoma
  2. Esthesioneuroblastoma
  3. Head and neck cancer
  4. Melanoma
  5. Mouth cancer
  6. Oral and throat cancer
  7. Oropharyngeal cancer
  8. Parotid gland tumor
  9. Rhabdomyosarcoma
  10. Salivary gland tumor
  11. Skin cancer
  12. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
  13. Throat cancer
  14. Thyroid cancer
  15. Tongue base cancer
  16. Tongue cancer
  17. Tonsil cancer
  1. Fibula free flap
  2. Microvascular surgery
  3. Minimally invasive surgery
  4. Parotidectomy
  5. Reconstructive surgery
  6. Robotic surgery
  7. Transoral laser microsurgery
  8. Transoral robotic surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Parotid and Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Microvascular Surgery
  • Jaw Reconstruction
  • Tonsil and Tongue Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Neck Cancer
  1. 2001
    Fellow - Mayo Foundation Scholar. Fellowship in Rhinology with Professor Heinz Stammberger, Graz, AustriaMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1997
    ResidentOtolaryngology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1997
    Resident - Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1993
    Internship - General SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1992
    MDJefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
  6. 1988
    BA - ChemistryPrinceton University

Certifications

  1. 2000
    Facial Plastic/Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Facial Plastic & Recon Surg
  2. 1998
    Otolaryngology � Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Gunnar Holmgren AwardSwedish Otolaryngology Society
  2. 2021
    Castle Connolly Top DoctorsThe American Registry
  3. 2020
    Academy of Educational Excellence FellowMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2017
    Joseph H. Ogura Memorial Lecturer Award-2017The Triological Society
  5. 2016
    Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2016The American Registry
  6. 2015
    Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2015The American Registry
  7. 2014
    Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2014The American Registry
  8. 2013
    Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2013The American Registry
  9. 2012
    Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2012
    Top Doctors of 2012Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  11. 2012
    Distinguished Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  12. 2010
    2010 Chris O'Brien Traveling Fellowship AwardAmerican Head and Neck Society and the Australia/New Zealand Head and Neck Society
  13. 2010
    Patient Choice Awards for 2010American Registry
  14. 2007
    Distinguished Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2007
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2007
    Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2007
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  18. 2006
    Academy's Honor AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  19. 2006
    Teacher Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 2006
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  21. 2006
    Teacher Hall of FameMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  22. 2006
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  23. 2004
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  24. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  25. 2004
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  26. 2002
    Teacher of the Year Mayo Otolaryngology/HNSMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  27. 2002
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  28. 2002
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  29. 2001
    Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Air Force
  30. 1999
    Commendation Medal for BraveryUnited States Air Force
  31. 1998
    Clinical Instructor of the YearUnited States Air Force
  32. 1997
    Sam Sanders AwardAmerican Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
  33. 1997
    Research AwardPacific Coast Oto/Ophtho Society
  34. 1997
    Outstanding GraduateOfficer Training School, USAF
  35. 1996
    Resident Research AwardAmerican Rhinologic Society
  36. 1991
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyJefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberPersonnel Executive Committee, Personnel Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Personnel Committee
  3. 2020 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberSurgical Operating Room Allocation Subcommittee - Rochester, Surgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  5. 2015 - present
    MemberNorth American Skull Base Society
  6. 2013 - 2020
    MemberSurgery and Surgical Subspecialties Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2013 - present
    Program Committee RepresentativeAmerican Head and Neck Society
  8. 2013 - present
    Ad Hoc Committee MemberAmerican Head and Neck Society
  9. 2011 - 2020
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  10. 2009 - present
    FellowTriological Society
  11. 2009 - 2010
    Vice ChairGraduate Education Committee--Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  12. 2009 - present
    MemberTriological Society
  13. 2008 - 2020
    MemberEnterprise Robotics Interest Group
  14. 2008 - present
    FellowAmerican Head and Neck Society
  15. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Head and Neck Society
  16. 2007
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  17. 2007 - present
    MemberFacial Plastic Education Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  18. 2007 - present
    MemberMicrovascular Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  19. 2006 - 2009
    Core FacultyAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  20. 2006 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  21. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  22. 2004
    MemberDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology
  23. 2004 - present
    MemberHead and Neck Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  24. 2003 - 2020
    MemberGraduate Education Committee--Surgery and Surgical Specialties, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  25. 2002 - 2011
    Education ChairEducation Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  26. 2002 - present
    MemberHumanitarian Efforts Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  27. 2002 - present
    MemberNew Material Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  28. 2002 - present
    MemberSociety of University Otolaryngologists - Head and Neck Surgeons
  29. 2001 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  30. 2001 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  31. 2001 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Rhinologic Society
  32. 2001 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  33. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
  34. 1997 - 2001
    MemberCalifornia Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  35. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  36. 1992 - 1997
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  37. 1992 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  38.  
    FellowAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Research activities

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