Kody Bolk, MD

Assistant Professor
(ENT) Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

    About me

    Dr. Kody Bolk is dedicated to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients. To stay informed on the latest advancements in the field, he is an active member of several national organizations, including the North American Skull Base Society, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, and the American Rhinologic Society. His research interests include management of nasal polyps and patient reported outcomes following surgery for chronic sinusitis and skull base surgery.  

    Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Bolk enjoys spending quality time with his family, golfing, fishing, and watching both professional and college football.

    Treatments: 

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Nasal Polyposis
    • Sinonasal Cancer
    • Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery
    • CSF Rhinorrhea
    • Orbital Decompression for Graves Disease
    • Dacryocystorhinostomy
    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Deviated Nasal Septum
    • Nasal Allergies/Allergy Testing

    Gender

    Male

    Education & training

    Positions
    Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
    Medical School
    SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
    Undergraduate Degree
    BA of Biology, McKendree University, IL
    Residency
    Otolaryngology, Louisiana State University - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
    Fellowship
    Neurorhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

    Publications

    Bolk, Kody G, and Sarah K Wise*. “Biologic Therapies across Nasal Polyp Subtypes.” Journal of personalized medicine 14.4 (2024): 432.

    Bolk, K. G.,* Edwards, T. S., Wise, S. K., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2023). Allergy and Asthma Prevalence and Management Across Nasal Polyp Subtypes. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North Americahttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2023.09.001

    Bolk K, G. Mueller K, Phalke N, Walvekar RR*. Management of Benign Salivary Gland Conditions. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2022;102(2):209-231. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2022.01.001

    Bolk, K. G., Roth, K. A., Sharma, A., & Crosby, D. L.* (2020). Patient-Reported Outcomes in Sinonasal and Skull Base Malignancy: An Assessment of Study Quality and Clinical Relevance. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 34(6), 822–829.

    Publications

    Bolk, Kody G, and Sarah K Wise*. “Biologic Therapies across Nasal Polyp Subtypes.” Journal of personalized medicine 14.4 (2024): 432.

    Bolk, K. G.,* Edwards, T. S., Wise, S. K., & DelGaudio, J. M. (2023). Allergy and Asthma Prevalence and Management Across Nasal Polyp Subtypes. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2023.09.001

    Bolk K, G. Mueller K, Phalke N, Walvekar RR*. Management of Benign Salivary Gland Conditions. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2022;102(2):209-231. doi:10.1016/j.suc.2022.01.001

    Bolk, K. G., Roth, K. A., Sharma, A., & Crosby, D. L.* (2020). Patient-Reported Outcomes in Sinonasal and Skull Base Malignancy: An Assessment of Study Quality and Clinical Relevance. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 34(6), 822–829.

    Hospital Privileges

    Memorial Health Hospital, Springfield, IL

    HSHS St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, IL

    Awards

    Chief Resident, Louisiana State University - New Orleans Otolaryngology Residency
    Junior Inductee - Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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