Biography

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Dr. Kutz completed his medical school training at Baylor College of Medicine where he graduated with Honors in 2000. He then completed an internship in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and subsequently completed a residency in Otolaryngology (ENT) at Baylor College of Medicine. His subspecialty training in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery was through the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr Kutz is currently an assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has a busy clinical practice with interests in diseases of the skull base, acoustic neuroma, cochlear implants, otosclerosis, Meniere’s disease, and chronic otitis media. Dr. Kutz is involved in multiple clinical research endeavors including cochlear implants, acoustic neuroma outcomes, and implantable hearing devices. He is also actively involved in medical student and resident education.

Education

Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine (2000)
Internship
Baylor College of Medicine (2001), General Surgery
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine (2005), Otolaryngology
Fellowship
House Ear Institute (2007), Otology/neurotology/skull Base Surgery

Research Interest

  • Acoustic neuroma
  • Cerebrospinal fluid leaks of the temporal bone
  • Cochlear implant outcomes
  • Endoscopic Ear Surgery
  • Neurofibromatosis type II

Publications

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Honors & Awards

  • Chief Resident Appreciation Award for Outstanding Contribution and Leadership
    Awarded to an Otolaryngology faculty member by the resident surgeons for outstanding teaching (2009)
  • Houston Society of Otolaryngology -1st place resident research competition
    (2005)
  • Outstanding Teaching Resident Award from Baylor College of Medicine
    (2005)
  • J. Charles Dickens Award for Outstanding Basic Science Research
    (2003)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
    (1999)

Professional Associations/Affiliations

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology
  • American Neurotology Society
  • Dallas County Medical Society
  • Society for University Otolaryngologists (2012)
  • Texas Medical Association