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Dr. Rande Lazar is an otolaryngologist with a primary focus in pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. Dr. Lazar has special expertise in adult and pediatric sleep and snoring disorders and surgery, as well as adult and pediatric sinus disorders. Dr. Lazar is experienced in a wide range of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, sinus, respiratory system and the other head and neck systems, as well as children’s disorders of the larynx (voicebox), and hearing problems.

Education and Certification
1973 - Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 1978 - Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico M.D. 1979 - New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, Fifth Pathway 1980 - Department of General Surgery, Cornell-North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York (Residency) 1981 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio (Residency) 1984 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Cleveland, Ohio 1984 - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Chief Resident 1985 - LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee

Licensure 1980 - Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX) 1985 - State of Tennessee

Certification 1984 - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2005 - American Board of Disability Analysts

Scholarships and Community Giving
Dr. Lazar has established several scholarships to aid medical students in their study of medicine and otolaryngology.

Irving and Dorothy Lazar Scholarship, Department of Biology, Brooklyn College Dempsey and Ruby Lazar Endowed Scholarship, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine The Lazar Family Strome-Tucker Chairman's Award, Presented to Dr. Marshall Strome, Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Rande H. Lazar Health Service Research Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

Publications and Awards
Presentations and Publications

1. The Evaluation of Neck Masses and the Search for Unknown Primaries of the Head and Neck. St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 1982. 2. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: An Overview. St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 1982. 3. Tracheostomy: Indications and Surgical Techniques. St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 1983. 4. Maxillofacial Fractures. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1983. 5. Surgical Treatment of Malignant Exophthalmos: A Review and Update. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1983. 6. The Efficacy of Transdermal Scopolamine as an Antinauseant for Stapes Surgery. Rande H. Lazar (presenter), K.M. Alperin, G.B. Hughes, G.F. O'Brien, S.E. Kinney. Northeastern Ohio Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Society, Cleveland, Ohio, April 1984. 7. State-of-the-Art of Adenotonsillectomy. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Annual Pediatric Otolaryngology Lecture Series, Memphis, Tennessee, 1984-1990. 8. Recurrent Otitis Media. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Annual Pediatric Otolaryngology Lecture Series Memphis, Tennessee, 1984-1990. 9. Sinusitis in Children. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Annual Pediatric Otolaryngology Lecture Series. Memphis, Tennessee, 1984-1990. 10. Upper Airway Obstruction In Children. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Annual Pediatric Otolaryngology Lecture Series, 1984-1990. 11. Sinusitis in Children. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Allergy/Immunology, Grand Rounds. November 1984. 12. Guest Speaker, Your Child's Health, General Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Care, Channel 3 TV, 1985-1996. 13. Upper Airway Obstruction in Children. Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, Grand Rounds, Memphis, Tennessee, November 1987. 14. Upper Airway Obstruction in Children. Oxford Mississippi Medical Society, 1987. Grenada Mississippi Medical Society, 1987. Corinth Mississippi Medical Society, January, 1988. 15. Revolutions in the Treatment of Sinus Disease. Society of Otorhinolarynology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc., National & Mid-South Chapter, Peabody Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee, May, 1989. 16. Pediatric Sinusitis. Georgia State Congress of Otolaryngology. Atlanta, November, 1989. Medical Society of Georgia. Atlanta, November, 1989. The 15th Annual Steit Seminar, Uniformed Service, University of the Health Sciences, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, March 1-2, 1991. Guest Faculty. 17. Evaluation of the Stridorous Infant. R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, Nashville, and October 1990. 18. Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery (FESS) in the Pediatric Age Group: A Review of 210 Cases. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis, C.W. Gross, M.J. Gurucharri, et al. Presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Fifth Annual Meeting at Toronto, Canada, May, 1990. 19. Complications of Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery (FESS) in the Pediatric Age Group. R. H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Presented at the First International Symposium, Contemporary Sinus Surgery, Pittsburgh. November, 1990. 20. Complications Between Plain X-Rays and Intraoperative Findings of Chronic Sinusitis in Children. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis, L. Parvey. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, 1990. 21. Pediatric FESS: Preoperative Evaluation, Technique and Post-Operative Care. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Presented at the First International Symposium Contemporary Sinus Surgery, Pittsburgh, November, 1990. 22. Sinusitis and Cystic Fibrosis. E.A. Kluka, R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, Nashville, Tennessee, October, 1990. 23. Pediatric Sinusitis and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis, E.A. Kluka. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Ear Nose and Throat Advances in Children, Washington, D.C., December, 1990. 24. Adults vs. Pediatrics Sinusitis, Grand Rounds, Blake Memorial Hospital, Grand Rounds, Bradenton, Florida, January, 1991. 25. The Effectiveness of Antrostomies in Children with Chronic Sinusitis. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Accepted as poster presentation at the Sixth Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology in Waikoloa, Hawaii, May, 1991; SMA, November, 1991. 26. Complications of Tonsillectomy in Children. R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. Accepted for poster presentation at the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology in Waikoloa, Hawaii, May, 1991; SMA, November, 1991. 27. Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery: A Comparative Study Between Adults and Pediatrics. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis (presenter), T.E. Long, L.W. Brown, E.A. Kluka. Presented at the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otologic Society Annual Meeting-Western Section, Santa Barbara, January, 1991. 28. Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery in Children: The Approach to the Frontal Sinus. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Presented at Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Kansas City, MO, September, 1991. 29. The Role of Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery in the Treatment of Sinusitis in Children. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Accepted for poster presentation at the Sixth Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology in Waikoloa, Hawaii, May, 1991; SMA, November, 1991. 30. The Role of Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery in the Treatment of Sinusitis with Complications. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, 1991. Poster only. 31. The Effectiveness of Antrostomies in Children with Sinusitis. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, 1991. 32. Granular Cell Tumor. Presented at the Annual Meeting of SENTAC, 1991. 33. Otitis Media. Lecture. Annual Meeting of New Jersey Society of Otolaryngology and Pediatric Sinusitis. 1991. 34. The Approach to the Frontal Sinus in Children. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the AAO-HNS, 1991. 35. Complications of Tonsillectomies in Children. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, November, 1991. 36. Sinusitis. Guest Speaker. Clarksdale Medical Society, April, 1991; Dyersburg Medical Society, May, 1991. 37. Swimmer's Ear. Your Child's Health, Guest Speaker, 1991-Present 38. Otitis Media. Your Child's Health, Guest Speaker, 1991-Present 39. Moderator: Southern Pediatric Otolaryngology Study Group, February, 1991-Present. 40. Guest Speaker, Memphis Medicine, General Pediatric Ear Nose & Throat Care, Germantown Cable TV, 1991-1994. 41. Tonsillitis. Your Child's Health, Guest Speaker, February, 1992. 42. Grand Rounds, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, May 1992. The Problems of Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy in Children. 43. The Medical and Surgical Management of Sinusitis in Children. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, D.C., September, 1992. 44. Management of Anomalous Pediatric Airway. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, D.C., September, 1992. 45. Acute and Chronic Sinusitis and the Role of Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, D.C., September, 1992. 46. The Role of Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery in the Treatment of Symptomatic Mucoceles. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, San Antonio, November, 1992. 47. Tympanoplasty in Children: Indications, Results and Complications. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, San Antonio, November, 1992. 48. Transnasal Repair of Choanal Atresia Using Telescopes. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Southern Section, Boca Raton, January, 1993. 49. Endoscopic Middle Meatus Antrostomy vs. Inferior Meatus Antrostomy in Children. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Middle Section, Chicago, January, 1993. 50. Sinusitis With Multisystem Complications. R. T. Younis and R. H. Lazar. Presented at the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otologic Society Annual Meeting (Triologic). Southern Section, Boca Raton, FL, January, 1993. 51. How to Avoid Complications in Pediatric Functional Endonasal Surgery. Presented at the Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, October, 1993. 52. Single-Stage Repair of Subglottic Stenosis in Children. Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA, October, 1993. 53. Endoscopic Management of Airway Stenosis in Children. Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA, October 1993. 54. Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Without Stenting. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-- Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, CA. September, 1994. 55. Computed Tomography Findings in Pediatric FESS. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November, 1994. 56. Current Role of Frontal Osteoplastic Flap in Sinus Disease. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November, 1994. 57. Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Without Stenting. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL, November, 1994. 58. Management of Bleeding in Pediatric FESS: Prevention and Treatment. American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Southern Section, January, 1994. 59. One-Stage Repair of Subglottic Stenosis. American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Southern Section, January, 1994. 60. Delayed Toxic Shock Syndrome After Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, West Palm Beach, FL, May, 1994. 61. Middle Meatal Stenosis in Pediatric FESS: Causes, Prevention, and Management. American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, West Palm Beach, FL, May, 1994. 62. Management of Postoperative Bleeding in Pediatric FESS: Prevention and Treatment. American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, West Palm Beach, FL, May, 1994. 63. The Role of FESS in the Treatment of Intracranial Infections. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Durango, CO, 1995 (poster) 64. Single Stage Laryngeal Reconstruction for Subglottic Stenosis. Presented at the Nashville Academy of Otolaryngology meeting, Nashville, TN. January, 1995. 65. Current Medical & Surgical Treatment for Pediatric Sinusitis. Presented at the Nashville Academy of Otolaryngology meeting, Nashville, TN. January 1995. 66. Pediatric Single Stage Laryngeal Reconstruction. Presented at Innovations in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Sun Valley, ID. February, 1995. 67. Update on the Treatment of Upper Respiratory Infections Presented at the 1st Annual Advanced Practice Nurses Clinical Update, Nashville, TN. March, 1995. 68. Evolution of Surgical Techniques. Presented at the American Rhinologic Society, Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting, Palm Desert, California. May, 1995. 69. Medical and Surgical Approaches to Adult and Pediatric Sinusitis. Presented at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Otolaryngology Alumni Day, Cleveland, Ohio. May, 1995. 70. Management of Laryngotracheal Stenosis: Two Decades of Evolution. Presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Durango, Colorado. May, 1995. 71. Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Infants & Children, J. W. Thompson, R.H. Lazar, American Cronco-Esophagological Association, Palm Desert, California, May 1995. 72. Endoscopic Management of Airway Obstruction in Children. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana. September, 1995. 73. Tax Planning Strategies: Estate Planning. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana. September, 1995. 74. What's New in Pediatric FESS? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana. September, 1995. 75. Pediatric Sinusitis: Is FESS the Answer? Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana. September, 1995. 76. Managed Care in the '90s. Presented at Innovations in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Valley, Idaho. February, 1996 and Cleveland Clinic Alumni Reunion, May, 1996. 77. Intranasal Anatomic Variations in Pediatric Sinusitis. A. Willner, S.S. Choi, L.G. Vezina, R.H. Lazar. American Rhinologic Society, Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meeting, Orlando, Florida, May 1996. 78. Upper Respiratory Infections and the Primary Care Physician. Presented at Medical Review for the Primary Care Physician, Amelia Island, Florida, July 1996. 79. Adenotonsillitis and Otitis 1996. Presented at Medical Review for the Primary Care Physician, Amelia Island, Florida, July 1996. 80. Otolaryngology Capitation in the Managed Care Arena. B. Freeman, R.H. Lazar. AAO-HNS Annual Meeting, Washington DC, September 1996. 81. Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Pediatric Sinusitis. Presented at Advanced Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, NY, November, 1996 and April, 1997. 82.	Managed Healthcare in the New Millennium. Presented at the Triological Society, Southern Section Meeting, Captiva Island, Florida, January, 1997. 83.	The Role of Stenting in Laryngeal Reconstruction. Triological Society, Southern Section Meeting, Captiva Island, Florida, January, 1997. 84. Managed Care Update. Presented at Innovations in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Valley, Idaho, February, 1997. 85. Complications of Pediatric Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Presented at Advanced Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, NY, April 1997. 86. Managed Care in Pediatric ENT: Advantages and Outcomes. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), Scottsdale, AZ, May, 1997. 87. Revision of Pediatric FESS: Ten Years Experience. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), Scottsdale, AZ, May, 1997. 88. Laryngotracheal Reconstruction and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), Scottsdale, AZ, May, 1997. 89. The Indications for Second-Look Nasal Endoscopy in Pediatric FESS. American Rhinologic Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1998 90. The Role of Pediatric FESS in Intracranial Complications of Sinusitis. American Rhinologic Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1998 91. The Medical and Surgical Treatment of Sinusitis. Presented at the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association, Memphis, TN April 22, 2001 92. Tonsillectomy: Past, Present, and Future. R.H. Lazar and Renee Walker. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Denver, CO. September 2001. 93. The Use of Posterior Cartilage Graft in Single Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Denver, CO. September 2001. 94. Pediatric Sinusitis: Medical vs. Surgical Treatment. R. T. Younis and R. H. Lazar. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Denver, CO, September 2001 95. Pediatric Sinusitis Update. R.T. Younis and R.H. Lazar. Southern Pediatric Otolaryngology Study Group, Jan. 2002. 96. Revision Single Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction (S-S-LTR) in Children. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis, and A. Blackledge. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL, May 2002. 97. Tonsillectomy: Past, Present, and Future. R.H. Lazar, RT Younis, and Renee Hillhouse. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, 2002. 98. Tonsillectomy: Past, Present, and Future. R.H. Lazar and RT Younis. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Orlando, Florida, September 2003. 99. Tonsillectomy: Past, Present, and Future. R.H. Lazar. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, New York, New York, 2004. 100. Tonsillectomy: Past, Present, and Future: Is There Reason To Change. R.H. Lazar. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, 2005. 101. Tonsillectomy: Past, Present, and Future. R.H. Lazar. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada, 2006.

Research papers

1. Allergic Causes of Pediatric Upper Airway Obstruction. R.H. Lazar and J. Kriendler. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. July 1984. 2. The Efficacy of Transdermal Scopolamine as and Antinauseant for Stapes Surgery. K.M. Alperin, R.H. Lazar, G.B. Hughes, G.F. O'Brien, S.E. Kinney. American College of Surgeons Proceedings, 1984. 3. Pseudocyst of the Auricle: A Review of 21 Cases. R.H. Lazar, D.K. Heffner, G.B. Hughes, V.J. Hyams, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 94:,pp. 360-361, March 1986. 4. Adipose Myringoplasty as an Alternative to Formal Myringoplasty Technique in Children. C.W. Gross, M. Bassila, R.H. Lazar, T.E. Long, S. Stagner. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vol. 101, #6, pp. 617-620, December, 1989. 5. Postoperative Morbidity in Pediatric Tonsillectomy. T.E. Long, R.H. Lazar and C.W. Gross. Le Bonheur Access, Vol. 5, Number 1, pp. 10-11, Summer, 1989. 6. Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery in the Pediatric Age Group. C. W. Gross, M. J. Gurucharri, R. H. Lazar, T. E. Long. Laryngoscope 9:272-275, 1989. 7. Pediatric Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. C. W. Gross, R. H. Lazar, M. J. Gurucharri. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America 22:733-738, 1989. 8. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Recurrent and Chronic Sinusitis in Children. R. P. Lusk, R. H. Lazar, H.R. Muntz. Pediatric Clinics of North America 36:1411-1421, 1989. 9. Morbidity in Pediatric Tonsillectomy. B.E. Linden, C.W. Gross, T.E. Long, R.H. Lazar, Laryngoscope 100: 120-124, February 1990. 10. CSF Fistula in a Patient with Mondini Deformity: Demonstration by CT Cisternography. E. M. Burton, J.W. Keith, B.E. Linden and R.H. Lazar. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 11, pp. 205-207, January/February 1990. 11. Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: Successful Treatment Using Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery (FESS). R. T. Younis, R.H. Lazar, B.E. Linden and R.F. Boulden. Presented as a poster at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Fifth Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, May 1990, and at the Southern Medical Association Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, October, 1990. 12. Bronchogenic Cyst: A Cause of Stridor in the Neonate. R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis, M. N. Bassilla. Published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 1991. 13. The Approach to Chronic and Acute Sinusitis in the Pediatric Age Group. R.T. Younis, R. H. Lazar. Published in the Ear Nose and Throat Journal, January 1991. 14. Toxic Shock Syndrome: A Case Report Following Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery (FESS). R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar, C. W. Gross. Published in the Head and Neck Journal, May/June 1991. Volume 13, Number 3. 15. Complications of Sinusitis: Current Management and Treatment in Children. M. J. Gurucharri, R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. Published in the Ear Nose and Throat Journal, February 1991. 16. Schwannomas of the Paranasal Sinuses. R. T. Younis, C. W. Gross, R. H. Lazar. Published in Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. June 1991. 17. The Current Management of Sialorrhea. K. M. Lew, R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar. Published in the Ear Nose and Throat Journal, February 1991. 18. Thyroid Goiter: An Unusual Cause of Stridor. L. W. Brown, R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar, T. E. Long, E. A. Kluka. Presented at the Annual Laryngological Rhinological and Otologic Society Annual Meeting-Western Section, Santa Barbara, January 1991. 19. Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery (FESS) in the Pediatric Age Group: A Review of 210 Cases. R. H. Lazar, R.T. Younis, C.W. Gross. Presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Fifth Annual Meeting at Toronto, Canada, May 1990. Published in Head & Neck Journal 14: 92-98, March, April, 1992. 20. Comparison Between Plain X-Rays, CT and Intraoperative Findings of Chronic Sinusitis in Children. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis, L. Parvey. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego 1990. Published in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, July 1992, Volume 107, Number 1. 21. Ventilation Tubes and Prophylactic Antibiotic Eardrops. R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar, T. E. Long, L. W. Brown. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, 1990. Published in Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery 106: 193-196, February 1992. 22. Current Management of Sinusitis in Children. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. Published in Clinical Pediatrics 31:30-36, January 1992. 23. Granular Cell Tumor of the Larynx. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. Published in the Ear Nose and Throat Journal, 1992, 72:440-443. 24. Granular Cell Tumor of the Larynx: Unusual Cause of Stridor in Children:  Two Case Reports. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis, E.A. Kluka, S. Storgion. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children. Published in the Ear Nose and Throat Journal, September 1992. 25. Revision Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, San Diego, 1990. Published: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, March 1992. 26. Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery: A Comparative Study Between Adults and Pediatrics. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis (presenter), T. E. Long, L. W. Brown, E. A. Kluka. Presented at the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otologic Society Annual Meeting--Western Section, Santa Barbara, January 1991. Laryngoscope, January 1993, Vol. 103, No. 1. 27. Endoscopic Drainage of Subperiosteal Abscess in Children: A Pilot Study. R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. Published: American Journal of Rhinology, Volume 10, No. 1, January-February 1996. Presented at Annual Meeting of American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 1993. 28. Sinusitis in Children: Current Management. Ayal Willner, Rande H. Lazar, Ramzi T. Younis, Neal S. Beckford. Published: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, July 1994, Volume 73, Number 7. 29. Transnasal Repair of Choanal Atresia Using Telescopes. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, May, 1995 Volume 121. 30. Delayed Toxic Shock Syndrome After Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar. Published: Archives or Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, January, 1996, Volume 122. 31. Criteria for Success in Pediatric Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. Published: Laryngoscope, Volume 106, No. 7, July 1996. 32. Evaluation and Management of Hemoptysis in Infants and Children. J.W. Thompson, C.D. Nguyen, R.H. Lazar, R.M. Stocks, R.A. Schoumacher, F. Hamdan, K. Van Nguyen. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, Volume 105, Number 7, July 1996. 33. Management of Medial Subperiosteal Abscess of the Orbit in Children - A Five Year Experience. K.D. Pereira, R.B. Mitchell, R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 1996. 34. Endoscopic Treatment of Concha Bullosa in Children. A. Willner, R.H. Lazar, G.H. Zalzal. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 7 No. 3, September 1996. 35. Campomelic Syndrome. Laryngotracheomalacia treated with Single Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction. L. Ruan, R.B. Mitchell, K. D. Pereira, R.H. Lazar. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Volume 37, pages 277-281. 36. Bilateral Fat Graft Myringoplasty in Children. R.B. Mitchell, K.D. Pereira, R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. ENT Journal, October 1996. 37. Pediatric Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery: Preoperative Evaluation, Surgical Technique, and Postoperative Care. R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. 38. Pediatric Endosurgery & Innovative Techniques, Volume 1, Number 1, 1997. 39. Peritonsillar Abscess in Early Childhood - Presentation and Management. N.R. Friedman, R.B. Mitchell, K.D. Pereira, R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Arch Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, 1997, 123:630. 40. Pediatric Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Is a Second Look Necessary? R. B. Mitchell. K. D. Pereira, R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar. Laryngoscope 1997, 107:1267 41. Outpatient Adenotonsillectomy - Is it safe in children younger than 3 years? R. B. Mitchell, K. D. Pereira, N, F. Friedman, R. H. Lazar. Arch Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 1997, 123:681 42. Pseudo-aneurysm of the lingual artery - An unusual cause of severe hemorrhage during tonsillectomy. R. B. Mitchell, K. D. Pereira, R. H. Lazar, T. E. Long, N. F. Fournier. ENT Journal 1997, 76:575. 43. The Management of Asymptomatic Firearm Injuries in Children R.B. Mitchell, K.D. Pereira, R.T. Younis, and R. H. Lazar. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 42, December 1997, 418-419. 44. Intracranial complications of sinusitis: a 15-year review of 39 cases, Ramzi T> Younis, Rande H. Lazar, Vinod K. Anand. ENT-Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, September 2002. 45. History and Current Practice of Tonsillectomy. R. T. Younis, R. H. Lazar. Laryngoscope August 2002, 112:3-5. 46. Subglottic Stenosis Complicating Cardiac Surgery in Children. K.D. Pereira, R.B. Mitchell, R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar. Chest. 1997 June;111(6):1769-72. 47. Tuberculous Lymphadenopathy Masquerading as a Bronchila Foreign Body. K.D. Pereira, R.B. Mitchell, T.P. Eyen, R.H. Lazar. Pediatric Emergency Care. 1997 Oct;13(5):329-30. 48. Controversial Issues in Ventilating Tube Surgery. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis, G. B. Hughes, D. E. Haynes. 49. Diffuse Subcutaneous Systemic Emphysema: Unusual Complication of Functional Endonasal Sinus Surgery. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. 50. Pediatric Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Laryngeal Papillomatosis: A Case Report. E.A. Kluka, R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis, R. Joyner. 51. Laryngotracheal Reconstruction Using Rib Graft: 6-year Experience at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center. R. H. Lazar, R. T. Younis. 52. Revision Single-Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction in Children. R.T. Younis, R.H. Lazar, A. Bustillo. Reprinted from Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngoscopy. May 2004:113(5):367-372. 53. Pediatric Sinusitis and Sinus Surgery. Pathophysiology and Etiology of Pediatric Sinusitis. 54. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Children – Retrospective Review of 200 Patients. Y. Saleem, R.H. Lazar, R.T. Younis. Presented at the British Association for Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Academic Meeting, September 21, 2003 at Liverpool, UK (submitted for publication to the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, May 2005).

Honors and Awards 1. Award of Honor, The Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, September, 1991 2. Physician Recognition Award, American Medical Association 3. Who's Who in Science and Engineering 4. Who's Who in the World 5. Who's Who in America 6. Who's Who in the South and Southwest 7. Orpheum Theatre - STAR Award, 1999 8. International Scientist of the Year, 2002 9. Chairman’s Award, Memphis Development Foundation, 2003 10. Community Foundation 11. Rande H. Lazar, M.D. Cleveland Clinic Lectureship 12. Who’s Who in Medicine

Hospital affiliations
Director Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Training, Otolaryngology Consultants of Memphis at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center 1989 to Present. Chief of Surgery LeBonheur Children's Medical Center 1989. Chairman Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Methodist Health Systems. 1990-1991 Active Staff Methodist Hospitals of Memphis. LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, Memphis, TN St. Francis Hospital, Memphis, TN. LeBonheur Children's Medical Center-East Surgery Center, Memphis, TN Courtesy Staff Baptist Memorial Hospital Chief Department of Otolaryngology, Les Passees Children's Rehabilitation Center, 1988-1999. Chief of Staff LeBonheur Children's Medical Center-East Surgery Center, Memphis, TN, 1990-2004. Board of Directors Mid-South Pediatric Specialists, 1999-2003. Division Consultant LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, 2001-2003 Member Medical Advisory Committee, LeBonheur East, 1990-Present