Robert C. O'Reilly, MD , MD
About Robert C. O'Reilly, MD
Titles
Attending Physician
Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery – American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and Honors
2018-2019, Penn ORL Resident Award/Pilot Project: "Use of Hydrophobic Polycationic Coating to Prevent Tympanostomy Tube Biofilms"
2017, Top Docs, Philadelphia Magazine
2013, Dean's Award for Excellence in Education, Jefferson Medical College
2012, Morlet T, McParland J, Puzniak M, Zwicky E, Cox A, Brashears S, O'Reilly R: "Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Normal and Children with Otopathology" Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of SENTAC, Charleston, SC (2nd prize) (11/30/12)
2009, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award
2008, Harris P. Mosher Award for Clinical Research, The Triological Society
Leadership and Memberships
International
2014-present, European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
National
2009-present, American Otological Society
2008-present, Triological Society
2008-present, American Society for Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO)
- 2019-2022, Research Committee
2007-present, Otosclerosis Study Group
2006-present, Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC)
2004-present, American Neurotologic Society
2000-present, Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2000-present, American Medical Association
1999-present, American College of Surgeons
1996-present, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- 2019-2022, Equilibrium Committee
Editorial and Academic Positions
Reviewer
2014-present, Hearing Research
2014-present, Pediatrics
2012-present, Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2011-present, Ear and Hearing
2011-present, Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
2008-present, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2006-present, Otology & Neurotology
2006-present, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Surgery - Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Neurotology - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Publications
Publications
2023
Hwa TP, Patel V, Field E, Windsor A, Spencer LM, Cain M, O'Reilly RC: Asymmetric ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in pediatric vestibular migraine. Otology and Neurotology Jul 2023;44(6). Notes: Epub 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003865, April 24, 2023.
2022
Timashpolsky A, Chorney SR, O'Reilly RC: Gene therapy for congenital hearing loss. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports. Aug 2022. Notes: Accepted for publication Aug 24, 2022. https://trebuchet.public.springernature.app/get_content/d09e2729-a981-4406-ab85-aab8970113d6.
2021
Lockwood K, O'Reilly R: Primary Care Perspectives: Podcast for Pediatricians Episode 99. Balancing Act: Assessing Vestibular Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care. https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/primary-care-perspectives-podcast-pediatricians March 2021.
2020
Windsor AM, Ruiz R, O'Reilly RC: Congenital soft tissue stenosis of the external auditory canal with canal cholesteatoma: Case report and literature review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 134: 110053, July 2020. Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110053. Epub 2020 Apr 21. (not reported earlier.)
Panelist: SENTAC Track Aerodigestive Track: "Global Perspectives on Contemporary Otology" Oral presentation at the Society of Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC) and the Aerodigestive Society Combined 2020 Virtual Meeting. (Members: O’Reilly RC, Grindle C, Zawawi F, James A, Tarabichi M, Vilchez L, Trimble K, Keogh I, Kazahaya K. 12/4/20)
Hwa TP, Patel V, Field E, Spencer LM, Caine M, O’Reilly RC: "Do Ocular Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials Yield Abnormal Testing Results Among Pediatric Patients with Vestibular Migraine?" Oral presentation at the Society of Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC) and the Aerodigestive Society Combined 2020 Virtual Meeting (12/4/20) Notes: Patel V. presented.
Hwa TP, Basu R, Field E, Spencer LM, Caine M, O’Reilly RC: "Dizziness in the Post-Concussive Pediatric Patient: A Review of a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Vestibular Clinic" Oral presentation at the Society of Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC) and the Aerodigestive Society Combined 2020 Virtual Meeting (12/4/20) Notes: Basu R. presented and Hwa TP managed Q&A.
Hwa TP, Davin K, Field E, Spencer LM, Caine M, O’Reilly RC: "Pediatric Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction: A Review of 8 Cases" Oral presentation at the Society of Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC) and the Aerodigestive Society Combined 2020 Virtual Meeting (12/4/20). Notes: Lavin K presented and Hwa TP managed Q&A.
Inaugural Editorial Board Member, Otology and Neurotology Open (ONO). Jan 2021- .
2018
Levi J, Basa K, Wong K, Morlet T, O'Reilly R. Cofactors of Pediatric Tinnitus: A Look at the Whole Picture. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2018 Dec 3:9922818816426. doi: 10.1177/0009922818816426. [Epub ahead of print]
Chao TN, Levi J, O'Reilly RC: How old is too old for cochlear implantation for congenital bilateral sensorineural hearing loss? The Laryngoscope Feb 22 2018 Notes: doi: 10.1002/lary.27134. [Epub ahead of print]
2016
Basa K, Levi JR, Field E, O'Reilly RC: A pearl in the ear: Intracranial complications of pediatric cholesteatomas. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 92: 171-175, Jan 2017 Notes: (Peer-reviewed case report) doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.11.009. Epub 2016 Nov 12.
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2023
Morlet T, Pritchett C, Venskytis E, Parkes W, O'Reilly RC: A 15-year review of 260 children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder: II. Management and outcomes. Ear and Hearing 2023. Notes: Accepted for publication 2/24/23.
Ranum PT, Tecedor L, Chorney SR, Keiser MS, Chen YH, Leib DE, Liu X, O'Reilly RC, Davidson BL: "Cerebrospinal Fluid Enables Potent AAV Gene Delivery to the Primate Inner Ear" Oral presentation at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, May 19 2023. Notes: (Ranum presented 5/19/23.).
2019
Windsor AM, Ruiz RL, O’Reilly RC: Congenital Soft Tissue Stenosis of the External Auditory Canal with Canal Cholesteatoma: Case Report and Literature Review. Poster presentation at Annual Meeting of SENTAC, San Diego, CA. Dec 5-8 2019.
2018
O'Reilly RC. "Anatomical Differences in Down Syndrome: Ramifications for Chronic Ear Disease and Habilitation Options" CHOP Trisomy 21 Symposium, Philadelphia, PA (5/19/18).
Lectures by Invitation
2022
O’Reilly RC. "Case Based Approach to Vestibular and Balance Disorders in Children" Moderator: Cushing S. Panelists: O'Reilly RC, Brodksy J. (9/13/22)
2019
O’Reilly RC. Hearing Symposium Panelist: "Topics in Pediatric Otology" Annual Meeting of SENTAC, San Diego, CA (12/7/19).
O’Reilly RC. Panel Moderator: "Case Studies in Pediatric Balance Disorders: Pearls and Pitfalls" Annual Meeting of SENTAC, San Diego, CA (12/7/19).
Cushing S, O’Reilly RC. “Pediatric Vestibular and Balance Assessment” Instructional course presentation at AAO-HNSF 2019 Annual Meeting & Oto Experience, New Orleans, LA. (9/15/19)
O'Reilly RC. Pediatric Course Director: Advanced Topics in Balance and Vestibular Dysfunction: Management Across the Lifespan Conference, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Continuing Medical Education. (9/6-7/19)
O'Reilly RC. “Vestibular and Balance Disorders in Children” Video conference presentation to all Clark School campuses (Philadelphia, PA, Northampton, MA, Boston, MA and Jacksonville FL) Host location: Philadelphia, PA, 1/24/19.
2018
O'Reilly RC. Co-Course Invited Instructional Course Faculty Cushing S, O'Reilly RC: "Pediatric Vestibular and Balance Assessment" 2018 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience (AAO-HNS), Atlanta, GA (10/7/18, Accepted via abstract.)
O'Reilly RC. Instructor: "Techniques of Tympanoplasty" Penn ORL-HNS Chief Temporal Bone Course (9/28/18)
2017
Purnell D, O'Reilly R, Morlet T: "Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct in the Pediatric Population" Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of SENTAC, Toronto, ON (12/2/17) December 2017.
O'Reilly RC. Vestibular and Balance Disorders in the Pediatric Population Course Instructor: SickKids Pediatric Otolaryngology Workshops 11/29-30/17, Toronto, Ontario. (Pre-conference, SENTAC 2017)
O'Reilly RC. "Surgical Aspects for the Primary Care Provider: Fall 2017" CHOP CME Fall Event, Philadelphia, PA (10/14/17)
O'Reilly RC. "Delivering Cochlear Implantation to Underserved Populations: Cost-Effectiveness and Outcomes Among the Plain Population" O'Reilly RC, Looney L, Field E, Strauss K. Oral presentation at the ACIA 15th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, San Francisco, CA (7/28/17)
O'Reilly RC. "Dizziness Made Easy" O'Reilly RC, Field E: Oral presentation to pediatric subspecialists. CHOP Talks CME Lecture Series (5/13/17)
Kesser BW (moderator), Greinwald JH, Kenna MA, O'Reilly RC, Pillsbury HC. Panel at: Triological Society Spring Meeting/COSM 2017; 2017 Apr 28; San Diego, CA.
O'Reilly R. Medical Perspectives and Considerations for Implantable Devices. Oral presentation at the CHOP Annual Pediatric Audiology Conference on Implantable Devices; 2017 Mar 10; Philadelphia, PA.
2015
Cushing S, Field E, O'Reilly R. Managing Dizzy Children: A Simple and Practical Approach. Presented at: SENTAC; 2015 Dec 4; San Antonio, TX.
O'Reilly R. Anatomy & Physiology of the Vestibular System. Presented at: 6th Annual Training Course for Health Care Professionals on Vestibular and Balance Disorders in the Pediatric Population, Boston Children's Hospital; 2015 Oct 2; Boston, MA.
O'Reilly R, Cushing S. Clinical Evaluation of Balance Disorders in Children. Instructional course presented at: the Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNS;2015 Sep 27; Dallas, TX.
O'Reilly R, Strauss K, Morlet T, Inverso Y, Looney L, Goff C, Field E. Cost Effectiveness of Genetic Diagnosis and Telemedicine to Provide Cochlear Implantation to Children within Medically Underserved Plain Populations. Presented at: American Otological Society Annual Meeting; 2015 Apr 24; Boston, MA.
O'Reilly R. Pediatric Vestibular Assessment. Presented at: Academy Research Conference (ARC) 2015, American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference; 2015 Mar; San Antonio, TX.
Books
Books
2013
Manual of Pediatric Balance Disorders. Manual of Pediatric Balance Disorders. Plural, San Diego, 2013. O'Reilly RC, Morlet T, Cushing S. (eds) (eds.). Plural Publishing, San Diego CA, 2013.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2018
O'Reilly R, Morlet T, Grindle C, Zwicky E, Field E: Development of the Vestibular System and of Balance Function: Differential Diagnosis in the Pediatric Population. Dizziness and Vertigo Across the Lifespan. Gleason AT, Kesser BW (eds.). Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, Page: 31-45, 2018.
2012
Levi J, Pribitkin E, O'Reilly RC: Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pediatric Otitis Media. 11th IAPO Pediatric Otolaryngology Manual. Sih T, Chinski A, Eavey R,Godhino R. (eds.). Rete Artes Graficas. Sao Paolo, 2012.
2011
O'Reilly R, Grindle C, Zwicky E, Morlet T: Development of the Vestibular System and Balance Function: Differential Diagnosis in the Pediatric Population. Otolaryngology Clinic of North America, Dizziness and Vertigo Across Lifespan. Kesser BW, Gleason AT (eds) (eds.). Elsevier, NY, 44(2): 251-71, April 2011.
2010
O'Reilly RC, Sando I: Anatomy and Physiology of the Eustachian Tube Cumming's Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (5th ed.). Flint, PW, Haughey,B, Lund, V et al (eds.). Mosby, Philadelphia, PA Page: 1886-1875, 2010.
2008
O'Reilly RC, Mangiardi A, Bunnell HT: Cochlear Implants Access: Multiple Avenues for Deaf People Gallaudet University Press, Washington D.C. Page: 38-71, 2008.
2006
O'Reilly R: Tympanocentesis Pediatrics on Call Pohle CA, Gomella LG (eds) (eds.). Lange/McGraw-Hill, New York Page: 529-30, 2006.