Maxwell P. Kligerman, MD, MPH
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RoleHead and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
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Research Program
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Practicing Since2023

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (128 ratings)
A board-certified otolaryngologist (head and neck surgeon), Maxwell P. Kligerman, MD, MPH, is an attending physician whose primary clinical focus is treating patients with head and neck cancer, salivary gland tumors and disorders of the thyroid or parathyroid. Dr. Kligerman practices at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and Emory Decatur Hospital.
Dr. Kligerman is an assistant professor in the Division of Head and Neck Cancer in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Kligerman received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California and earned his MPH from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His postgraduate medical training includes a residency in otolaryngology at Stanford University School of Medicine and a fellowship in head and neck cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, New York.
Dr. Kligerman has research interests in decision analysis, head and neck cancer outcomes and global surgery capacity building. His Master of Public Health focused on biostatistics and decision modeling, and he has a strong interest in creating decision models to compare head and neck cancer treatment strategies.
Dr. Kligerman's articles have been published in leading journals including International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology, and The Laryngoscope.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
A Welschmeyer, M Kligerman, J Noel | 11/01/2024 |
Extended Reality Applications in Otolaryngology Beyond the Operating Room: A Scoping Review. Journal of clinical medicine |
SR Torborg, MP Kligerman, M Cohen, J Schefflein | 10/22/2024 |
Opioid-Sparing Protocol for Endocrine Surgery (OSPREY): A Prospective Study. Journal of the American College of Surgeons |
MP Kligerman, J Austerlitz, LA Orloff, JE Noel | 10/01/2023 |
Impact of Histologic Risk Factors on Recurrence Rates for Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology |
MP Kligerman, PK Moon, M Tusty, JM Cloutier, Y Ma, CF Holsinger, V Divi | 07/01/2023 |
Cost-Effectiveness of Depression Screening for Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residents. The Laryngoscope |
MP Kligerman, EE Devine, JP Bentzley, UC Megwalu | 03/01/2021 |
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology |
MP Kligerman, S Lamour, S Okerosi | 11/01/2020 |
Comparison of Parotidectomy With Observation for Treatment of Pleomorphic Adenoma in Adults. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery |
MP Kligerman, M Jin, N Ayoub, UC Megwalu | 11/01/2020 |
Head & neck |
MP Kligerman, N Vukkadala, RKY Tsang, JB Sunwoo, FC Holsinger, JYK Chan, EJ Damrose, A Kearney, HM Starmer | 06/01/2020 |
Tracheostomy Complications in the Emergency Department: A National Analysis of 38,271 Cases. ORL; journal for oto-rhino-laryngology and its related specialties |
MP Kligerman, A Saraswathula, RK Sethi, V Divi | 01/01/2020 |
Head & neck |
MP Kligerman, RKV Sethi, ED Kozin, ST Gray, MG Shrime | 04/01/2019 |
Head and Neck Cancer in Haiti: A Case Series from Hopital de L'Universite d'Etat d'Haiti. International journal of otolaryngology |
MP Kligerman, A Alexandre, P Jean-Gilles, DK Walmer, AJ Gomez, CS Kong, ML Cheney, MA Mittleman, AH Messner | 01/01/2018 |
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07/17/2025 |
Dr Kligerman is very professional and kind! Great bedside manner. I will recommend him to anyone looking for a great ENT. |
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07/09/2025 |
D.R. Kligerman is the best doctor I have visited. I am very optimistic because of the level of care he showed in my case, and with the level of skill in his trade he presented. I feel like my team just drafted Joe Namath. |
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07/09/2025 |
Dr. Kligerman was easy on the eyes, professional, trusting, patient and a good communicator. |
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06/25/2025 |
The physician was very professional and listened to my feedback and was very engaged in making sure I had good care |
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06/11/2025 |
Dr. Kligerman is a very good doctor. |
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04/23/2025 |
Dr. Klingerman is an excellent doctor in every aspect. |
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04/23/2025 |
Dr. Klingerman showed the same care and concern that he would have showed a close relative. Each step of the way he made sure I was comfortable and not in any pain. |
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03/13/2025 |
Great Dr and very informative. Great personality |
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03/12/2025 |
Dr. Kligerman was thorough in listening to my issues and addressing them, as well as explaining points that I needed to pay attention to. It was such a trusting experience for me. I thank him for it. |
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01/22/2025 |
Dr Kligerman was as warm and gracious as any doctor I've ever had. "Tell me about yourself" were his first words after introducing himself and the assistant by his side! He explained every step he took |
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12/20/2024 |
Very professional and knowledgeable. |
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11/29/2024 |
The Best! |
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11/15/2024 |
Good |
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11/13/2024 |
Very pleased! |
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11/13/2024 |
The Dr was very good and very nice |
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10/18/2024 |
Good experience. |
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10/18/2024 |
Good |
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09/18/2024 |
Very good experience. |
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09/11/2024 |
Dr. Klingerman was very thorough in explaining what the procedure was the possibilities and everything. He was very specific in explaining even showing me diagrams about what to expect and what to do afterwards also how long the operation would take after explaining everything to me l felt a lot more comfortable with my decision |
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09/04/2024 |
Very Good. |
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08/29/2024 |
Dr. Kligerman was friendly, professional, good listener, showed concern for me as patient and wanting to get to a solution and a good communicator. |
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08/28/2024 |
Dr. Kligerman was excellentgreat doctor! He explained everything, answered my questions, explained my options, couldn't ask for more. |
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08/28/2024 |
Very knowledgeable and informative |
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08/21/2024 |
Would definitely recommend this doctor and his office to anyone. |
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08/05/2024 |
The doctor explained everything he was doing, which put me at ease. He also asked if a I was having any pain during the procedure and stopped to make sure I was OK. |
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08/01/2024 |
I am totally satisfied with Dr Kligerman and his staff. I feel better already and have confidence in his medical advice |
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07/01/2024 |
Dr. Kligerman called me at home about 6:30pm with additional questions and strategies for addressing my issue. He is an outstanding practitioner and one that remained/remains curious about my health issue. I was not just a patient number. |
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06/21/2024 |
Thorough and detailed. Dr. Kligerman went above and beyond expectations to answer all my concerns. |
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06/19/2024 |
Good experience. |
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05/11/2024 |
Recommended a second visit to determine whether or not I decide to have the procedure done or not |
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05/06/2024 |
Good experience. |
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04/20/2024 |
I was impressed with the quality of service rendered, the level of professionalism, quality and accuracy of skill and compassion. |
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04/18/2024 |
It was wonderful from start to finish. |
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04/17/2024 |
Good experience. |
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04/04/2024 |
Good |
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03/27/2024 |
Dr. Kligerman is awesome. He has an excellent bedside manner. He is kind, he listens, answers questions, and follows up promptly. I am very happy to be receiving care from him. |
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03/21/2024 |
I had no problem! |
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03/06/2024 |
Dr Kligerman was very attentive, listened to and answered my questions, was not rushed, and made effort to suggest options. Showed me results of recent scans and walked me through his interpretations. Friendly and knowledgeable. |
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11/29/2023 |
Very satisfied. |
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11/23/2023 |
Good |
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11/18/2023 |
The doctor was very attentive and informative |
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11/15/2023 |
Dr. Kligerman was very pleasant and it was easy to talk with him. I did not feel rushed. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. I will definitely keep him as my doctor. |
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11/08/2023 |
Dr. Kliigerman was thorough in assessing my problem and then gave good advice for the next step in my treatment. He listened to my concerns and questions and addressed them completely. |
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10/25/2023 |
Impressed with physician |
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10/11/2023 |
Good |
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10/11/2023 |
Dr. Kligerman listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions. He took my thoughts into consideration. |
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09/20/2023 |
He was great |