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Timothy D. Doerr, M.D.

Timothy D. Doerr, M.D.

Otolaryngology (ENT) , Cancer

5 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Contact

Appointment (585) 758-5700

Locations

Ear, Nose, & Throat - Brighton

Clinton Woods
2365 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14618

About Me

Certified Specialties

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Facial Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center. 1999 - 2000

Residency, Wayne State University School of Medicine (USA). 1994 - 1998

Internship, Wayne State University School of Medicine (USA). 1993 - 1994

Education

MD | Wayne State University School of Medicine. 1993

Awards

Fellow -American College of Surgeons. 2005

Faculty. 2002

Daiichi Clinical Scholars Program in Clinical Research and Evidenced Based Medicine.. 2001 - 2002

Resident Teaching Award. 2001

Research Fellowship Award - American Otological Society 1998 - 1999

National Institute of Health Research Fellowship. 1996 - 1996

Resident Travel Award - American Academy of Otolaryngology HNS 1995

Intern of the Year Award - Department of Surgery, Wayne State University 1994

4th Year Honors Award - Wayne State University School of Medicine 1993

3rd Year Honors Award - Wayne State University School of Medicine 1992

Alpha Sigma Tau Honor Society - University of Dayton 1989

Marianist Scholarship Award - University of Dayton 1985 - 1989

Publications

Journal Articles

ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of Facial Trauma Following Primary Survey.

, Parsons MS, Policeni B, Juliano AF, Agarwal M, Benjamin ER, Burns J, Doerr T, Dubey P, Friedman ER, Gule-Monroe MK, Gutowski KA, Hagiwara M, Jain V, Rath TJ, Shian B, Surasi DS, Taheri MR, Zander D, Corey AS

Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR.. 2022 May 19 (5S):S67-S86. Epub 1900 01 01.

A Rare Case of Porocarcinoma and Trichoblastoma Arising in a Nevus Sebaceus of Jadassohn.

Mitchell DC, Kuehn GJ, Scott GA, Doerr TD, Tausk F

Case reports in dermatological medicine.. 2021 2021 :7598086. Epub 03/03/2021.

Oral Hedgehog Pathway Inhibition as a Means for Ocular Salvage in Locally Advanced Intraorbital Basal Cell Carcinoma.

Mathis J, Doerr T, Lin E, Ibrahim SF

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.].. 2019 January 45 (1):17-25. Epub 1900 01 01.

Desmoplastic Melanoma of the Head and Neck: Incidence and Survival, 1992-2013.

Khan F, Strohl A, Allen PD, Doerr TD

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2017 October 157 (4):648-656. Epub 08/22/2017.

Evidence-Based Facial Fracture Management.

Doerr TD

Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America.. 2015 August 23 (3):335-45. Epub 06/12/2015.

Reporting of Postoperative Pain Management Protocols in Randomized Clinical Trials of Mandibular Fracture Repair: A Systematic Review.

Butts SC, Floyd E, Lai E, Rosenfeld RM, Doerr T

JAMA facial plastic surgery.. 2015 17 (6):440-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Utility of computed tomography scans in predicting need for surgery in nasal injuries.

Peterson BE, Doerr TD

Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction.. 2013 December 6 (4):221-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Retromaxillary-infratemporal fossa dissection for tumors of the anterior and anterior/lateral skull base.

Schalch P; Doerr TD; Krantz K; Vanefsky M; Shibuya TY;.

Operative Techniques in Otolarungology. 2010; 21: 35-38.

Retromaxillary-infratemporal fossa dissection for tumors of the anterior and anterior/lateral skull base.

Schalch P, Doerr TD, Krantz K, Vanefsky M, Shibuya TY.

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology. 2010; 21: 35-38.

Early tracheotomy in elderly patients results in less ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Schneider GT, Christensen N, Doerr TD

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2009 February 140 (2):250-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Soft tissue sarcoma in the setting of chronic cutaneous graft versus host disease after allogenic bone marrow transplantation.

Bylund KC, Giampoli E, Singh D, Doerr T, Sahasrabudhe D, Liesveld J, Constine LS

Cancer investigation.. 2008 July 26 (6):638-41. Epub 1900 01 01.

Facial fracture repair in the traumatic brain injury patient.

Shibuya TY, Karam AM, Doerr T, Stachler RJ, Zormeier M, Mathog RH, McLaren CL, Li KT

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.. 2007 September 65 (9):1693-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Lipoplasty of the face and neck.

Doerr TD

Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery.. 2007 August 15 (4):228-32. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hyaluronan and its receptors in mucoepidermoid carcinoma.

Wein RO, McGary CT, Doerr TD, Popat SR, Howard JL, Weigel JA, Weigel PH

Head & neck.. 2006 February 28 (2):176-81. Epub 1900 01 01.

Review of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Jeyakumar A; Brickman TM; Doerr T.

Ear Nose and Throat Journal. 2006; 85(3): 168-173, 184.

Treatment of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Jeyakumar A; Francis D; Doerr TD.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 2006; 126(7): 708-13.

Infectious mononucleosis and corticosteroids: management practices and outcomes.

Thompson SK, Doerr TD, Hengerer AS

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery.. 2005 October 131 (10):900-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Craniomaxillofacial fractures during recreational baseball and softball.

Bak MJ, Doerr TD

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.. 2004 October 62 (10):1209-12. Epub 1900 01 01.

Expression of urokinase-type plasminogen activator and its receptor in keloids.

Leake D, Doerr TD, Scott G

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery.. 2003 December 129 (12):1334-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor expression in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the skull base.

Doerr TD, Marentette LJ, Flint A, Elner V

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery.. 2003 February 129 (2):215-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Plasma cell tumors of the skull base: four case reports and literature review.

Wein RO, Popat SR, Doerr TD, Dutcher PO

Skull base : official journal of North American Skull Base Society ... [et al.]. 2002 May 12 (2):77-86. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis within ectopic thyroid gland mimicking the presentation of thyroglossal duct cyst.

Wein RO, Norante JD, Doerr TD

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2001 September 125 (3):274-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Local Vestibular Blood Flow and Systemic Vascular Responses to Natural Vestibular Stimulation in the Mongolian Gerbil

Doerr TD; Blakley BW; Komjathy DA; Quirk WS.

Otology-Neurotolgy. 2001; 22(242-248).

Functional outcomes of the retromaxillary-infratemporal fossa dissection for advanced head and neck/skull base lesions.

Shibuya TY, Doerr TD, Mathog RH, Burgio DL, Meleca RJ, Yoo GH, Guthikonda M

Skull base surgery.. 2000 10 (3):109-17. Epub 1900 01 01.

Nutritional and zinc status of head and neck cancer patients: an interpretive review.

Prasad AS, Beck FW, Doerr TD, Shamsa FH, Penny HS, Marks SC, Kaplan J, Kucuk O, Mathog RH

Journal of the American College of Nutrition.. 1998 October 17 (5):409-18. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of zinc and nutritional status on clinical outcomes in head and neck cancer.

Doerr TD, Marks SC, Shamsa FH, Mathog RH, Prasad AS

Nutrition.. 1998 June 14 (6):489-95. Epub 1900 01 01.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx in a patient with Fanconi's anemia.

Doerr TD, Shibuya TY, Marks SC

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 1998 April 118 (4):523-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

The effects of flunarizine and pentoxifylline on vestibular blood flow in the guinea pig.

Doerr TD, Dziadziola JK, Komjathy DA, Burgio DL, Quirk WS

European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.. 1998 255 (8):385-90. Epub 1900 01 01.

Zinc deficiency in head and neck cancer patients.

Doerr TD, Prasad AS, Marks SC, Beck FW, Shamsa FH, Penny HS, Mathog RH

Journal of the American College of Nutrition.. 1997 October 16 (5):418-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Timing of edentulation and extraction in the management of oral cavity and oropharyngeal malignancies.

Doerr TD, Marunick MT

Head & neck.. 1997 August 19 (5):426-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

Survival of Composite Chondrocutaneous Grafts by Vessel Implantation: A Study in the Rabbit Ear Model

Arden RA; Smith DS; Salley JS; Sakr WA; Doerr TD.

The Laryngoscope 105:12, 1995. 1995; 105: 12.

Books

Bailey's Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngology 5th Edition. (2022)

Chapter: Odontogenic Infections.

Authors: Luitje, M, Doerr TD.

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA: 2022

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide 5th Edition (2017)

Chapter: Head and Neck Trauma

Authors: Koch CA; Doerr TD; Mathog RH; Pasha R

Publisher: Plural Publishing, San Diego 2017

Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology 5th Edition (2014)

Chapter: Odontogenic Infections

Authors: Doerr TD

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia 2014

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide 4th Edition (2014)

Chapter: Head and Neck Trauma

Authors: Koch CA; Doerr TD; Mathog RH; Pasha R

Publisher: Plural Publishing, San Diego 2014

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide 3rd Edition (2011)

Chapter: Head and Neck Trauma

Authors: Koch CA; Doerr TD; Mathog RH; Pasha R

Publisher: Plural Publishing, San Diego 2011

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide 3rd Edition (2010)

Chapter: Head and Neck Trauma

Authors: Doerr TD; Mathog RH; Pasha, R

Publisher: Plural Publishing, San Diego 2010

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2008)

Chapter: Le Fort Fractures

Authors: Doerr TD; Mathog RH

Publisher: Thieme Medical Publishers 2008

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide 2nd Edition (2005)

Chapter: Head and Neck Trauma

Authors: Doerr TD; Mathog RH; Pasha R.

Publisher: Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA 2005

Neurobase (2003)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Doerr, TD.

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla, CA 2003

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2002)

Chapter: Le Fort Fractures

Authors: Doerr TD; Mathog RH.

Publisher: Theime, New York 2002

Neurobase (2001)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Doerr, TD; Quirk WS.

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla, CA 2001

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide (2001)

Chapter: Head and Neck Trauma

Authors: Pasha R; Doerr TD; Mathog RH.

Publisher: Singular  Thompson Learning, San Diego, CA 2001

Neurobase (2000)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorial Hearing Loss

Authors: Doerr, TD; Quirk, WS

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla 2000

Neurobase (1999)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Doerr, TD; Quirk WS.

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla, CA 1999

Neurobase. (1998)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Doerr TD; Quirk WS.

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla, CA 1998

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (1998)

Chapter: Nasal Fractures

Authors: Doerr TD, Arden RL, Mathog RH.

Publisher: Mosby - Year Book Inc., St. Louis, MO 1998

Neurobase (1997)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Doerr TD; Quirk WS.

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla, CA 1997

Neurobase (1996)

Chapter: Autoimmune Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Authors: Quirk WS; Doerr TD.

Publisher: Arbor Publishing, La Jolla, CA 1996

Ratings & Comments

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During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9 stars

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5.0 stars

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5.0 stars

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5.0 stars

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5.0 stars

Patient Comments

My family and I knew from our first visit that we were where we needed to be to get the best care

Sep 21, 2024

Dr. Doerr always takes the time to listen and give helpful advice. Seems to be healing better now.

Sep 11, 2024

Dr Doerr is an excellent listener and clear communicator

Sep 08, 2024

We have gotten to know far Doerr fairly well and always extremely comfortable talking with him and asking questions.

Sep 04, 2024

Dr Doerr explained possible issue and I feel confident that less future developing symptoms, there is nothing to worry about. I have great confidence in his knowledge and concern for my well being.

Aug 07, 2024

Dr. Tim Doerr did everything well, very professional very easy to talk to and ask questions of.

Aug 03, 2024

Dr. Doerr is excellent to deal with

Jul 31, 2024

Dr Doerr is one of the best physicians I've ever had in my 83 years. I was extremely impressed that he was able to show me the video of the PET CT Scan and walk me through all the elements therein. And he's not a radiologist!! By doing so, he addressed my concerns about items In the report. [...]

Jul 12, 2024

Dr Doerr is a very caring doctor. We discuss my options and anything else that I may want to talk about. I really like Dr Doerr. Also, he is very attentive and shows concern for me.

Jul 12, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. D was excellent. No feeling of being rushed, very caring and compassionate, answered all questions thoroughly. Explanation of treatment plan explained in detail. Made sure that my son who accompanied me had no questions. Allowed me time to ask all my questions. Felt very confident that I was in the right place to face the issue that brought me here..

Jun 21, 2024

5.0

Good experience

Mar 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Doerr always listens & answers the question asked.

Mar 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Doerr was instrumental and professional in addressing my medical concern and proper care. Thank you.

Jan 20, 2024

5.0

Again very good experience and helpful with my concerns I had. I would definitely recommend this provider to my friends if needed.

Nov 22, 2023

5.0

I have been receiving care from Dr. Doerr for about 8 years now for tongue cancer (2x). He is a great surgeon (remarkable reconstruction for my first tongue resection/radical neck dissection!!) and I believe he will do the same for my 2nd cancer surgery/reconstruction. It took some time, but the 'doctor-patient fit' has become better as time has progressed. I believe he has become more comfortable with me as a patient who benefits from true patient-centered care: collaborative assessment of my symptoms (active listening to my concerns) and collaborative decision-making about treatment. I am not your 'average' patient. I am well educated (Ph.D., BCBA) scientist-practitioner with over 30 years of experience in research, patient care, and service program development and quality improvement [...]. Moreover, I am a downstate NYer and as such have no problem advocating for what I believe is the best fit for me as patient (of course with the doctor's expert knowledge). Dr. Doerr is a 'keeper' for me and I am glad for the unique 'doctor-patient' relationship that we have gotten to.

Oct 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Doerr gave a thorough explanation of surgical option for breathing issue. Explained structure of nose and where improvement possible. Excellent physician! Personable and patient too..

Sep 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Doerr was attentive and he answered my questions. He took the time to talk to me regarding the outcome of my surgery. Reassuring and respectful.

Sep 19, 2023

5.0

I'm going to have nose surgery. Everything so far was wonderful [...]

Aug 07, 2023

5.0

Always professional and provided answers to all my questions.

Jul 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Doerr is excellent. Took his time with him and explained all questions he had.

Jun 14, 2023

5.0

I would recommend him to others.

Apr 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Doerr FULLY explained the two options regarding nasal problem with my deviated septum.

Apr 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Doerr always answered my question whether in person or MyChart.

Mar 21, 2023

5.0

My husband [...] felt very comfortable and left feeling better about things

Mar 09, 2023

5.0

Dr.Doerr is the most caring and compassionate members of my oncology team.

Dec 30, 2022

5.0

In my opinion, Dr. Doerr is "top of the line"

Dec 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Doerr gave detailed information regarding my situation and all the available options in a clear and concise manner.

Nov 30, 2022

5.0

My experience with Doctor Doerr and all of his staff has always been very good. I would recommend my friends / family to make an appointment if necessary

Nov 24, 2022

5.0

I will recommend him

Sep 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Doerr is very good.

Aug 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent experience.

Aug 11, 2022

5.0

[...]. Dr. Doerr explained what was going on very simply and clearly. [...]

Jul 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Doerr is superlative.

Jun 24, 2022

5.0

Only good experience. "I was pleased with doctor" & how helpful everyone was.

May 26, 2022

5.0

This was a follow-up visit. Excellent Care provided since Dec/2021

May 18, 2022

5.0

Made me feel comfortable while explaining to me.

May 13, 2022

5.0

It's very difficult to find any fault with this provider. They were all first rate!

Apr 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Doerr is the best!!

Mar 18, 2022

5.0

Good.

Mar 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Doerr has consistently demonstrated kindness and empathy towards me. He spent time explaining multiple factors related to my care. At all times, listening in an unhurried fashion. Thank you Dr. Doerr.

Feb 17, 2022

5.0

This a caring team of medical people.

Feb 06, 2022