Todd T. Kingdom
Todd T. Kingdom, MD, is an otolaryngologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kingdom serves as the Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs.
Professor of Otolaryngology & Ophthalmology
Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs
Division of Specialty Services
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (14th year)
Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc.
America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.
Specialties and ConditionsSpecialties & Conditions
  • CSF Leak
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Sinusitis
  • Skull Base Tumors
Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis
  • Nasal Polyposis
  • Role of Sinus Disease in Asthma and Lower Airway Disease
  • Sinusitis in Cystic Fibrosis

Special Interests

Chronic Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps, Deviated Nasal Septum, Nasal Obstruction, Skull Base Tumors, CSF Leaks, Endoscopic Surgery of the Orbit.

Education

Education
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, Medicine
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, BS, Chemical Engineering
Residency
University of California, San Francisco, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Awards & Recognition

1987: Special Honors, University of Colorado School of Engineering
1990: Alpha Omega Alpha, Emory University Chapter
1991: Magna Cum Laude, Emory University School of Medicine
2003: Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2003, 2010: Clayton K. Mammel Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado School of Medicine
2005 – present: Best Doctors in America list (annual award)
2006 – present: Top Physician in 5280 Magazine (annual award)
2006 – present: Castle Connolly Top Doctor (annual award)
2008 – present: US News Top Doctor (annual award)
2006: Presidential Citation, American Rhinologic Society
2009: Presidential Citation, American Rhinologic Society
2010: President’s Award, University of Colorado Hospital
2017: President's Award, University of Colorado Hospital
2013: Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
2013: Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2014 & 2016: Golden Head Mirror Award, American Rhinologic Society, Recognition for Meritorious Teaching in Rhinology

Board Certification

1997: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Rhinologic Society
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Society of University Otolaryngologists
Triological Society

Publications

Zander ZA, Saavedra MT, Scapa VI, Sanders L, Kingdom TT. Protein microarray analysis of nasal polyps aspirin-sensitive and aspirin-tolerant patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2009;23:268-272.

Owens J, Shroyer K, Kingdom TT. Expression of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes in CF sinonasal epithelium. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;134(8):825-831.

Ramakrishnan VR, Hink EM, Durairaj VD, Kingdom TT. Outcomes after endoscopic DCR without mucosal flap preservation. Am J Rhinol. 2007;21:753-757.

Poznanovic SA., Kingdom TT. Total IgE levels and Peripheral Eosinophilia: Correlation with Mucosal Disease Based on Paranasal Sinus CT. Arch of Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007; 133(7):701 -704.

Owens J, Shroyer K, Kingdom TT. Expression of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase enzymes in nasal polyps of aspirin sensitive and aspirin tolerant patients. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006;132:579-587.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Denver Health Medical Center
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • VA Medical Center - Denver

Academic Affiliations

University of Colorado Medical School

Teaching & Professional Positions

Professor, Otolaryngology & Ophthalmology

Website Information

University of Colorado Denver, Otolaryngology

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