Merry Sebelik, MD
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RoleOtolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
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Specialty
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Research Program
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Practicing Since1991
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (243 ratings)
Dr. Sebelik, a native of Wisconsin, received her medical degree and Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Affiliated Hospitals, as well as fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
She is a professor in Emory University’s Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, serving in the Division of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology with the Winship Cancer Institute, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Dr. Sebelik's clinical practice has an emphasis on endocrine surgery of the head and neck, as well as comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment of skin and aerodigestive tumors of the head and neck.
She has incorporated surgeon-performed, point-of-care ultrasound into staging, treatment planning and preoperative surgical assessment of many of her patients. Additionally, she participates in research studies addressing expanded indications for ultrasound use in clinical care and employs ultrasound imaging in translational research.
She is an American College of Surgeons certified Ultrasound Instructor and has conducted resident training courses in head and neck ultrasound, and participated as a didactic and practical instructor in courses at AHNS, ACS, and AAO-HNS meetings. She recently directed Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound Courses to Head and Neck Surgeons living and working in Sub-Saharan Africa, at the University of Cape Town, and at the African Head & Neck Society Annual Meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Dr. Sebelik has a strong interest in addressing deficits in surgical care in the developing world and has worked with the World Health Organization's Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care. She currently serves on the Global Surgical Education and Domestic Volunteerism Subcommittees of the Global Engagement Committee of the American College of Surgeons Operation Giving Back, as well as the Global Affairs Committee of the American Head and Neck Society. She serves as a faculty mentor in Emory University’s Global Health Resident Scholar Program, partnering with otolaryngology training in Ethiopia.
Through her interest in global surgical deficits, Dr. Sebelik has been privileged to collaborate with colleagues and trainees in many low and middle-income countries, and thus facilitate care to head & neck patients who would otherwise have little access to surgical care.
Title/Journal | Authors | Publication Date |
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Journal of personalized medicine |
CB Shires, JS Schertzer, L Ottenstein, T Harris, ME Sebelik | 09/24/2024 |
Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) |
F Makouei, TD Frehr, TK Agander, G Lelkaitis, M Hyldig Dal, M Kaltoft, L Orloff, M Sebelik, MB Søndergaard Svendsen, I Wessel, T Todsen | 08/01/2024 |
World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery |
CB Shires, M Latour, M Sebelik, K Dewan | 03/01/2024 |
Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes by p16INK4a Antigen Status in a Veteran Population. Federal practitioner : for the health care professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS |
CB Shires, C Tomeh, N Zafar, ME Sebelik | 05/01/2023 |
Oral oncology |
AJ Burnham, BJ Boyce, AS Kaka, MW El-Deiry, ME Sebelik, HM Baddour, MR Patel, JH Gross, M Nathan, JM Waller, NC Schmitt, L Ottenstein | 02/01/2023 |
Head and Neck Ultrasound Utilization Rates: 2012 to 2019. OTO open |
CB Shires, JD Boughter, A Smith, ME Sebelik | 01/01/2023 |
Oropharynx cancer after sleep apnea surgery. Clinical case reports |
CB Shires, M Sebelik | 04/01/2022 |
Clinical case reports |
CB Shires, M Sebelik | 01/01/2022 |
Factors predictive of an academic otolaryngologist's scholarly impact. World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery |
CB Shires, TD Klug, RK Meacham, ME Sebelik | 10/01/2021 |
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology |
A Deshpande, CS Tey, N Chanani, A Landry, M Raymond, M Sebelik, S Shashidharan, M Wolf, N Raol | 09/01/2021 |
Lateral approach improves surgical access to the superior pole in giant endemic goiters. Gland surgery |
C DeBiase, M Sebelik, SR Chandra, J Dhingra | 03/01/2021 |
Problematic Reporting of Gender Differences in Clinical Productivity Among Otolaryngologists. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery |
CG Gourin, ME Sebelik, SD McCammon | 02/01/2021 |
Chyloma formation after anterior cervical disc fusion. Clinical case reports |
T Klug, M Sebelik, CB Shires | 12/01/2020 |
Head & neck |
M Zafereo, J Yu, PA Onakoya, J Aswani, K Baidoo, M Bogale, L Cairncross, S Cordes, A Daniel, E Diom, ME Maurice, GM Mohammed, MG Biadgelign, FI Koné, A Itiere, W Koch, A Konney, I Kundiona, C Macharia, V Mashamba, MG Moore, RM Mugabo, P Noah, M Omutsani, LA Orloff, J Otiti, GW Randolph, M Sebelik, T Todsen, K Twier, JJ Fagan | 08/01/2020 |
Multiplanar Computed Tomography Reconstruction to Diagnose Lemierre's Syndrome. OTO open |
CB Shires, T Klug, M Shete, M Sebelik | 01/01/2020 |
Gland surgery |
A Smith, V Thimmappa, JD Boughter, C Vanison, CB Shires, M Sebelik | 06/01/2019 |
Thyroid surgery YouTube videos: estimating quality by surgeon characteristics and view rate. Gland surgery |
CB Shires, CD Wilson, M Sebelik | 06/01/2019 |
Intratonsillar abscess: A not-so-rare clinical entity. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology |
JP Giurintano, S Kortebein, M Sebelik, J Thompson, J McLevy-Bazzanella | 04/01/2019 |
Current Experience of Ultrasound Training in Otolaryngology Residency Programs. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine |
KD Meister, PM Vila, J Bonilla-Velez, M Sebelik, LA Orloff | 02/01/2019 |
Ultrasound Guidance for Implantation of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in a Breast Implant Patient. The Laryngoscope |
R Jonas, E Bradford-Bell, M Sebelik, RC Dedhia | 11/01/2018 |
Gland surgery |
K Dewan, ME Sebelik, JD Boughter, CB Shires | 10/01/2018 |
Gland surgery |
V Thimmappa, A Smith, J Wood, CB Shires, S Langsdon, M Sebelik | 08/01/2018 |
Anterior Skull Base Reconstruction: Does Fat Preparation Matter? Journal of neurological surgery reports |
J Wood, J Densky, J Boughter, M Sebelik, C Shires | 04/01/2018 |
Use of Ultrasound for Sizing Tracheoesophageal Puncture Prostheses. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
A Smith, V Thimmappa, J Jones, C Shires, M Sebelik | 12/01/2017 |
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Foundation Honor Award. September 2011
Special Humanitarian Recognition Award
Methodist University Hospital Foundation Living Awards.
August 2012
UT Service Award for exceptional service as Research Director by the UTHSC Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. June 2013
Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, UTHSC Chapter April 2015
Named Top Doctor 2015 Peer Recognition Award
Memphis Magazine July 2015
UT Service Award for exceptional service as Research Director by the UTHSC Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. June 2016
Named Top Doctor 2016 Peer Recognition Award
Memphis Magazine July 2016
Appointed to Fulbright Specialist Roster
Serving 3-year tenure as Specialist Instructor to Fulbright-participating global institutions January 2017
Named Top Doctor 2017 Peer Recognition Award
Atlanta Magazine July 2017
Selected for Health Services Research Faculty Development Course
Emory School of Medicine Faculty Development July 2017
Scholar of the Year for Best Scholarly Paper Published 2017
Emory University Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery June 2018
Named Top Doctor 2018 Peer Recognition Award
Atlanta Magazine July 2018
Platinum Provider Award 2018
Top 10% Press-Ganey Patient Satisfaction Scores in the Nation
Emory Healthcare Physician Group Practice Oct 2018
Emory School of Medicine Educator Appreciation Day Recognition
“Educators who exemplify the outstanding faculty of Emory School of Medicine” May 2019
Named Top Doctor 2019 Peer Recognition Award
Atlanta Magazine July 2019
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10/31/2024 |
I was told during my procedure that there was a 60-70% chance of success. I had not been told this fact when the procedure was recommended. Not that it would have changed my decision, but it would have been nice to know. Dr. Sebelik is an excellent doctor with excellent bedside manner. She treated me very respectfully. |
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10/30/2024 |
I love the way you are treated by everyone you meet at Emory |
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10/16/2024 |
Merry and Laura were wonderful! |
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10/16/2024 |
One of the better doctor visits I've had and I've had a lot. |
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10/02/2024 |
Both PA Lauren Dean and Dr. Merry Sebelik were just Wonderful, professional, and caring! |
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09/30/2024 |
Unlike the PA who first saw me, Dr. Sebelik was excellent! Very respectful and great bedside manner, |
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09/18/2024 |
I would recommend this care provider again and again! |
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09/18/2024 |
Dr. Sebelik is the consummate Professional' doctor who places the patient above all. As a non medical professional, Dr. Sebelik me understand at my level. |
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09/12/2024 |
Exceptional physician-Emory is fortunate to have her. |
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08/28/2024 |
I can not say enough good things about Dr.Sebelik. Such an asset to Emory! She had been monitoring my thyroid for 4 years until it was determined it was now time to remove it. My recent surgery went great and I could not have ben in better hands. |
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08/16/2024 |
Such caring and nice people |
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07/31/2024 |
Good experience. |
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07/04/2024 |
Outstanding service! |
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06/12/2024 |
Dr Sebelik was terrific! She was caring, knowledgeable, patient and helpful. |
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06/05/2024 |
I love & respect my Doctor. She is very knowledgeable in everything she talks about with what I have gone through. I won't go anywhere else unless she is no longer there. |
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05/08/2024 |
Great service. |
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04/26/2024 |
The doctor was excellent at answering any concerns or questions that I had |
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04/24/2024 |
Excellent experience. The doctor was kind, caring, attentive and an expert in her field, up to date on all the latest treatments |
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04/14/2024 |
Good |
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04/11/2024 |
These ladies are The Best! Dr. Laura and Dr. Merry |
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03/22/2024 |
Excellent explanation of my parathyroid function and problem, knows her speciality inside and out, helped me feel at ease, highly recommend Dr. Sebelik and her PA. |
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03/13/2024 |
Outstanding group of medical professionals |
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03/13/2024 |
The Dr. Projects compassion for passion. She is kind, gentle, and humble; very knowledgeable and professional. Personally. I declare God blessed me with an angel.I pray that God sends from the heaven above to the earth below her guardian angel. I pray that God continues to be a lamp unto her feet, a light to her path. |
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03/13/2024 |
All good. |
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03/08/2024 |
Dr. Sebelik is an excellent doctor. She is very professional and at the same time she listens to your concerns. I felt that I was being treated by a caring friend. She was empathetic about my situation and she explained things thoroughly, dissipating fear and doubts. She is a great human being. Her Assistant Laura is also an excellent and friendly provider. |
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02/28/2024 |
The whole medical team (physician, PA and nurse) provided great care with their professional expertise. |
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02/16/2024 |
My care providers were thorough in explaining to me about my situation and made me feel like my health care is in great hands, my provider explained the situation in a way that a layperson can understand. |
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01/24/2024 |
Well explained by both the physician and staff |
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01/03/2024 |
Would definitely recommend. Top rate. |
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01/03/2024 |
Excellent care was provided for me |
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12/23/2023 |
I felt very included and heard by both doctors |
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11/17/2023 |
Detailed explanation of condition and treatment plan in easy to understand terms. Very compassionate and listened to my concerns. |
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10/11/2023 |
Others should be so lucky. She was able to turn out so good news and good news and I think that's quite a trick. Excellent. |
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09/13/2023 |
Dr. Sebelik and Laura Dean are incredible. We are excited to have surgery behind us but hope that the providers in our next stage are half as engaging as Laura Dean and Dr. Sebelik. We will miss them |
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09/13/2023 |
Uncertain of recommendations |
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09/07/2023 |
Excellent staff |
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09/06/2023 |
Great experience Dr. Sebelik and her PA were both awesome. Took their time to explain and both had the best bedside interaction with me. Thank you!! |
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08/22/2023 |
Dr Sebelik was so gentle.she explained everything so I could understand. |
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08/11/2023 |
Dr sebelik was wonderful. She fully explained everything and all the risks of surgery. We talked about my prior history so she knew the full story. She was not in a hurry and made sure I understood everything discussed. She wanted me to have another ultrasound and I very impressed she could do it in the room we were in. |
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08/09/2023 |
Excellent experience |
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08/09/2023 |
Greatly appreciated |
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06/13/2023 |
Very good |
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05/26/2023 |
Dr.Sebelik and Team are amazing! |
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05/24/2023 |
Dr.Sebelik and her team were awesome! |
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04/28/2023 |
So nice |
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04/27/2023 |
Was previously told that I would see the PA then the doctor but the PA said that the doctor would be a while so I left. I felt disappointed not being able to see doctor . I did express an on going cough I had and the PA tried to play it down. She did recommend mucinex. The warmth I felt when I first visited and was attended to was not the same. |
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03/17/2023 |
The doctor was very insightful, experienced and confident with my health care concerns. |
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03/03/2023 |
Outstanding physician and PA encounter! |
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02/11/2023 |
Just the prescribed medication. It seems maybe the "team" didn't quite come together on this one. |
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02/01/2023 |
She has a passion for her work and very knowledgeable |
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02/01/2023 |
Love Dr. Sebelik! |