Coastal Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat

DR. MATTHEW BRENNAN

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery

Undergraduate Education

SUNY Buffalo State University

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Concentration in Biotechnology with a Minor in Chemistry

During his undergraduate education, Dr. Brennan was awarded a coveted research fellowship in a highly active molecular laboratory.

Medical School

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Summa Cum Laude

While in medical school, Dr. Brennan continued to engage in clinical and academic research, contributing to several scholarly projects advancing the field of medicine and ENT.

Internship/Residency

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastic Surgery

During his training in Philadelphia, Dr. Brennan worked under many well-respected and experienced surgeons, gaining comprehensive expertise across the spectrum of ENT surgery.

Specialized training included:

-Sinus disease
-Allergy
-Sleep medicine and sleep surgery
-Airway disorders
-Voice and swallowing disorders
-Pediatric ENT
-Diseases of the ear

Professional Information

Dr. Brennan completed his training in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery in Philadelphia

Clinical Interests Include:

-Acute and chronic sinus disease
-Allergy
-Sleep medicine and sleep surgery
-Pediatric ENT conditions
-Voice and swallowing disorders

Dr. Brennan is committed to providing comprehensive ENT care, integrating advanced training and research insight to treat a wide variety of conditions.

Personal History

Dr. Brennan is a native of New York and relocated to southeastern North Carolina in 2023 to join Coastal Carolina ENT. He is married to his wife, Desiree, and together they have three children and numerous animals.

In his personal time, Dr. Brennan enjoys:

-Fishing and boating
-Cooking (especially BBQ)
-Playing golf
-Supporting New York sports teams (even the "perpetually bad" ones)

Publications

Dr. Brennan has been an active contributor to medical research since his undergraduate years and throughout his professional training. His research spans molecular biology, epidemiology, and numerous areas within ENT. Selected publications include:

Brennan MJ, Karcz J, Vaughn NR, Woolwine-Cunningham Y, DePriest AD, Escalona Y, Perez-Acle T, Skerrett IM.
Tryptophan Scanning Reveals Dense Packing of Connexin Transmembrane Domains in Gap Junction Channels Composed of Connexin32.
Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2015; 290(28): 17074–84.

Pirozzi N, Rejali N, Brennan M, Vohra A, McGinley T, Krishna MG.
Sepsis: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, classification, biomarkers and management.
Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma & Surgical Care. 2016; 3(1): 1-14.

Daggumati S, Cohn JE, Brennan MJ, Evarts M, McKinnon BJ, Terk A.
Caregiver perception of speech outcomes in patients with ankyloglossia: comparison between surgery and non-treatment.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2019; 119: 70-74.

Toscano M, Meenan K, Brennan M, White M, Cohn JE, Sataloff RT.
Evaluation of stapes mobilization in the 21st century for conductive hearing loss in the otosclerotic ear.
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2021; 42(5): 103059.

Vontela S, Balouch B, Bress E, Brennan MJ, Alnouri G, Martha VV, Sataloff RT.
Vocal Fold Paresis and Voice Outcomes following Vocal Fold Mass Excision.
Journal of Voice. 2021; S0892-1997(21)00254.

Sethi HK, Walker E, Weinsheim T, Brennan MJ, Fundakowski CE.
Examination of care processes and treatment optimization for head and neck cancer patients in a setting "hub and hub" model.
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2022; 8(2): 152-157.

Balouch B, Ranjbar PA, Alnouri G, Al Omari AI, Martha V, Brennan MJ, Sataloff RT.
Surgical Outcome of Low-Power-Density Blue Laser for Vascular Lesions of the Vocal Fold.
Journal of Voice. 2024; 38(6): 1498-1506.