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2020 NFO Otolaryngologist of the Year Award
Do you know an outstanding Otolaryngologist who routinely exhibits special skills to motivate, lead, and inspire other practitioners in their knowledge and practice of Otolaryngology?
Here is a wonderful opportunity to recognize some of these special physicians in front of their colleagues at our annual state meeting.
Nominations should be received by August 28, 2020
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2019 NFO Otolaryngologist Of The Year

Christopher Danner, M.D., FACS

Christopher J Danner MD FACS began his medical career in 1996 when he received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with Honors. After graduating in the top 5% of his class, he completed his postgraduate residency training in otolaryngology (head and neck) surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) – his first choice in residency programs. While serving as chief resident, Dr. Danner was invited to join the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Dr. Danner completed a two-year subspecialty fellowship in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery at the University of California San Diego, after which he returned to UAMS as an assistant professor serving as faculty in the College of Medicine.

During his time as both a resident and faculty member at UAMS, Dr. Danner was awarded a Distinguished Faculty Award, Faculty Teaching Awards, A Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his efforts to provide the highest quality of care, and numerous research awards.

Dr. Danner continues to bring new information to the medical community through his leadership and involvement in ongoing research projects. Articles detailing his findings have appeared in such notable publications The International Tinnitus Journal, ENT Journal, Otology and Neurotology, and the American Journal of Otolaryngology, among others, and he has been invited to present numerous national and international presentations regarding his research and the clinical management of different ear diseases.

Dr. Danner has been recognized in Best Doctors in America in 2007 and is a member of several prestigious professional societies including: The Prosper Ménière Society, The American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Arkansas State Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, American Neurotologic Society, and American Medical Association.