Sean M. Callahan, MD – Otolaryngologist

Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus Surgeon

Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery

Sean M. Callahan, MD – Biography

Sean M. Callahan, MD is a board-certified otolaryngologist at Fort Worth ENT & Sinus. Dr. Callahan performs surgery in all aspects of otolaryngology including pediatric ENT/Sinus, otology, rhinology, and sinus surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, reconstructive and facial plastic surgery, trauma, laryngology, allergy, and sleep medicine.

Dr. Callahan completed his otolaryngology residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 2012. He was Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in 2013. He grew up in the Lewisville/Highland Village area of North Dallas and is a graduate of Flower Mound Marcus High School. After graduating summa cum laude from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in 2002, he attended UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for medical school and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After obtaining his medical degree in 2007, Dr. Callahan continued an internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. His training included service at Parkland Hospital, Zale-Lipshy Hospital, St. Paul Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, the Veterans Affairs North Texas Medical Center, and Children’s Medical Center Dallas.

He is also active in several professional societies including the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American Rhinologic Society, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Callahan enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.  His family attends Holy Family Catholic Church in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sean M. Callahan, MD – Curriculum Vitae

Education

Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX    2008 – 2012

Internship, Department of General Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX    2007 – 2008

Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 2007
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Bachelor of Science, Major – Biology, Minor – Chemistry
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 2002
Summa cum laude

Edward S. Marcus High School, Flower Mound, Texas 
Graduated #15 out of class of 620 1994-1998

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology 2008-Present
Dallas Academy of Otolaryngology 2007-Present
American Medical Association 2002-Present
Texas Medical Association 2002-Present
Denton County Medical Society 2012-Present

Awards and Honors – Sean M. Callahan, MD

Board Certification American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery 2013

Post-Graduate

Chief resident, UT Southwestern Otolaryngology Residency 2011-2012

Medical School

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 2006

Undergraduate

Texas Christian University Scholars  1999-2002

High School

Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout 1997

Publications and Research

Publications – Sean M. Callahan, MD

Phonation threshold pressure and flow in excised human larynges. Mau T. Muhlestein J. Callahan S. Weinheimer KT. Chan RW. Laryngoscope. 121(8):1743-51, 2011 Aug

Fracture patterns of the nasal septum. Lee M. Inman J. Callahan S. Ducic Y. Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. 143(6):784-8, 2010 Dec.

Auricular cartilage: harvest technique and versatility in rhinoplasty. Lee M, Callahan S, Cochran CS.  Am J Otolaryngol. 2011 Nov;32(6):547-52. Epub 2011 Feb 11.

Modulating Phonatory Function Through Alteration of Vocal Fold Contour.  Mau T. Muhlestein J. Callahan S. Weinheimer KT. Chan RW. Submitted to Laryngoscope Winter of 2011

Poster Presentation from the 2010 Triological Society Combined Section Meetings
Neck Soft Tissue Perineuroma in a Child.  Sean Callahan MD, Seckin Ulualp MD. Article first published online: 20 SEP 2010 Laryngoscope. Volume 120, Issue Supplement S3, page S95, October 2010.

Professional Conference Presentations

Laryngeal Trauma, UTSW and Children’s Medical Center Pediatric conference
Branchial Cleft Cyst Carcinoma, UTSW Grand Rounds
Facial Trauma, Parkland Grand Rounds
Frontal Sinus Fractures, Parkland Grand Rounds
Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Parotid (Case presentation), Baylor Head and Neck Conference
Medtronic Temporal Bone Course, Fort Worth Texas
Carolina Ear Institute Temporal Bone Course, Raleigh North Carolina
Univeristy of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Temporal Bone Course, Little Rock Arkansas

Professional Conference Courses

Otolaryngology ACCEL Program – Sean M. Callahan, MD

• Surgical options for pediatric sleep apnea
• Cervical-ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials
• Determining the etiology of dizziness
• Highlights from ucsf otolaryngology update 2015, part 1
• Highlights from ucsf otolaryngology update 2015, part 2
• Hpv and head and neck cancer
• Update on thyroid cancer
• Updates in otology
• Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) or surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (osa)
• Update on rhinology
• Migraine – associated vertigo/congenital middle – ear cholesteatoma
• Topics in pediatric laryngology
• Highlights from the 22nd annual advances in diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea & snoring, part 1
• Sleep apnea and snoring – part 2
• Congenital cytomegalovirus/dysphagia in head and neck cancer
• Accountable care organizations/outcomes assessment in chronic rhinosinusitis

The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) -Sean Callahan –  ARS – 61st Annual Meeting  in Dallas, TX on September 25 – 26, 2015

Interests

Family

I most enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons.  Both of my boys are involved in a variety of sports, including tennis, soccer, baseball, and Tae Kwon Do.  They are also involved in Scouting and we enjoy camping and other outdoor activities.

Church

My family and I are members of Holy Family Catholic Church in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sports

I was an avid soccer player growing up and played for the Dallas Texans select football club.  I enjoy playing sports now with my two boys.

Travel

My family and I love to take the opportunity to travel.  This past year, we traveled to Nicaragua, my wife’s native country.  We have also taken several trips across the United States, most recently to Washington D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and New York.

Outdoor Recreation 

As an Eagle Scout, I have always enjoyed spending time among nature.  I love high-adventure trips!  I look for opportunities to go camping, hiking, or otherwise pass time outdoors.