Dr. David Gudis

A Doctor of Medicine in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), David Gudis trained at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Focusing on diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, Dr. Gudis devotes considerable efforts to philanthropy. David Gudis was awarded the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Humanitarian Resident Award for cleft palate and cleft lip surgery in Accra, Ghana. In addition, Dr. Gudis won the Synthes Resident Humanitarian Travel Award for a surgical mission in Cange, Haiti.

Prior to attending medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, David Gudis attended Columbia University, where he studied mathematics and received a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude. Named a Mathematics Fellow by the institution, David Gudis also performed significant community service, earning him the King’s Crown Award. He additionally pursued Japanese language studies at Miyagi International Association in Sendai, Japan.

A member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, David Gudis actively engages in dialogue, research, and academic studies in his chosen specialty. The Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology recognized the efforts of David Gudis at its 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting, giving him a resident research award for his studies of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis. At the time of his graduation from medical school, David Gudis received the Russell J. Stumacher, MD Memorial Award from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This honor recognizes Dr. Gudis’ excellent clinical skills and comprehensive knowledge of his subject matter.

While he was working toward his Doctor of Medicine, David Gudis conducted research efforts and clinical volunteer work for children infected with HIV in Rwanda and Kenya. He also donated time and clinical assistance to organizations that provide emergency pediatric care and treatment for children with sickle-cell anemia.