- Medical School - University of Istanbul (1986-1992)
- Residency - Haydarpasa Numune & Egitm & Arastirma Hastanesi (1992-1996), Otolaryngology
- Fellowship - State University of New York at Buffalo (2004-2005), Pediatric Otolaryngology
Biography
Dr. Ulualp is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in pediatric otolaryngology with a special emphasis on the care of children with obstructive sleep apnea, dysphagia, and otitis media.
Dr. Ulualp earned his medical degree at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School. He completed a residency in otorhinolaryngology at the Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul. He completed pediatric otolaryngology fellowship training at Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York. He served as the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and the Medical Director of Specialty Care Clinic at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston prior to joining UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with a sub-certification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, Dr. Ulualp joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2007.
Dr. Ulualp applies a multidisciplinary team approach in his practice. His practice style is based on performing the assessment of the patient’s problem through careful listening and explaining the diagnosis and management in simple terms to achieve mutual understanding. Dr. Ulualp was recognized as a Best Doctor in Dallas by D Magazine.
Dr. Ulualp’s research interests include obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric airway, voice and swallowing disorders, outcomes analysis for pediatric otolaryngologic disorders, and pediatric safety and quality improvement. Dr. Ulualp is on the Editorial Board of multiple scientific journals and serves as ad hoc reviewer for more than 15 journals. He has over 90 peer-reviewed and invited scholarly articles and book chapters.
Dr. Ulualp is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Society for ENT Advancements in Children, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dysphagia Research Society and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Adacemy of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery
- Dysphagia Research Society
- Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
- American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Honors & Awards
- Resident Travel Grant (Mentor) 2007, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
- Poster Competition Second Place 2004, American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society
- Poster of Distinction 1998, American Gastroenterological Association
- Mom Approved Pediatrician 2012, Dallas Child Magazine
- Provider of the Month 2016, Children’s Health Medical Center
- Certificate of Appreciation 2019, Children’s Health Medical Center
- Chief Resident Appreciation Award 2019, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Books & Publications
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Publications
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The Effect of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy on Isolated Sleep Associated Hypoventilation in Children.
Saadeh C, Ulualp SO, The Laryngoscope 2020 Sep -
Outcomes of Tongue Base Reduction and Lingual Tonsillectomy for Residual Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea after Adenotonsillectomy.
Ulualp S, International archives of otorhinolaryngology 2019 Oct 23 4 e415-e421 -
Comparative Assessment of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Scoring Systems in Pediatric Sleep Apnea.
Tejan J, Medina M, Ulualp SO The Laryngoscope 2019 Jan -
Multimodality assessment of upper airway obstruction in children with persistent obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy.
Clark C, Ulualp SO The Laryngoscope 2016 Jul -
The current state of pediatric drug-induced sleep endoscopy.
Friedman NR, Parikh SR, Ishman SL, Ruiz AG, El-Hakim H, Ulualp SO, Wootten CT, Koltai PJ, Chan DK The Laryngoscope 2016 Jun -
Risk factors for residual obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy in children.
Imanguli M, Ulualp SO The Laryngoscope 2016 Mar -
Outcomes of an Alternating Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Regimen for Pain Relief After Tonsillectomy in Children.
Liu C, Ulualp SO The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology 2015 Apr -
Modified Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty for Treatment of Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Ulualp SO JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery 2014 Jul -
Management of intratonsillar abscess in children.
Ulualp SO, Koral K, Margraf L, Deskin R Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society 2013 May -
Assessment of laryngopharyngeal sensation in children with dysphagia.
Ulualp S, Brown A, Sanghavi R, Rivera-Sanchez Y The Laryngoscope 2013 Apr -
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy for upper airway evaluation in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Ulualp SO, Szmuk P The Laryngoscope 2013 Jan 123 1 292-7 -
Rate of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage after elective bipolar microcauterization of nonbleeding vessels.
Ulualp SO European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2012 Apr 269 4 1269-75 -
Laser-assisted management of congenital and acquired pediatric airway disorders: case reports and review of the literature.
Ho KH, Ulualp SO Photomedicine and laser surgery 2008 Dec 26 6 601-7 -
Bilateral atresia of submandibular duct orifices
Ulualp S, Rodriguez S, Hernandez J, Hay M. American Journal of Otolaryngology March 2007 28 184-186 -
Monitoring of gastric acid suppression in patients with extraesophageal reflux disease
Ulualp SO, Brodsky L. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2007 71 1849-1853 -
Pharyngeal pH monitoring in infants with laryngitis
Ulualp SO, Rodriguez S, Shen J, Cunningham S, Holmes-Wright C. 2007 2007 137 776-779 -
Microdebrider removal of tracheal papilloma in the child with obstructed laryngeal inlet
Ulualp SO, Ryan MW, Wright ST The Journal of Laryngology and Otology 2007 121 1070-1072 -
Flexible laryngoscopy-guided pharyngeal pH monitoring in infants.
Ulualp S, Rodriguez S, Holmes-Wright C. Laryngoscope 2007 117(4) 577-50 -
Spectrum of middle and inner ear abnormalities in infants with congenital heart defect
Ulualp SO, Wright CG, Roland PS Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2005 133 (2) 260-8 -
Pharyngeal acid reflux events in single and multiple otolaryngologic disorders.
Ulualp SO, Toohill RJ, Shaker R. Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery 1999 121 725-730 -
Course of proptosis in patients with Graves? disease after endoscopic orbital decompression
Ulualp SO, Massaro B, Toohill RJ Laryngoscope 1999 109 1217-1222 -
Pharyngo-UES contractile reflex in patients with posterior laryngitis.
Ulualp SO, Toohill RJ, Kern M, Shaker R. Laryngoscope 1998 108 1354-1357 -
Functional magnetic resonance imaging of auditory cortex activation in children.
Ulualp SO, Biswal BB, Yetkin FZ, Kidder TM Laryngoscope 1998 108 1782-1786
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The Effect of Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy on Isolated Sleep Associated Hypoventilation in Children.
Research
- Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
- Pediatric airway, swallowing, and voice Disorders
- Outcomes analysis for pediatric otolaryngologic disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux associated pediatric otolaryngologic disorder
- Application of lasers in pediatric otolaryngology
- Pediatric Safety and Quality Improvement
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Children's Medical Center of Dallas
1935 Medical District DriveDallas, Texas 75235 214-730-5437 Directions to Children's Medical Center of Dallas