Dr. Barrera's Peer Reviewed Publications
Dr. Jose Barrera is genuinely a master of his craft. Having earned countless awards, achievements, and titles throughout his career, some of his notable accomplishments include completing a double-fellowship at Stanford University, being named “Surgeon of the Year” by the Pacific Air Force, and acting as a professor at multiple universities. He is not only respected as a double board-certified doctor, master surgeon, and professor; he is also widely praised as one of the leading researchers and authors in each of his fields. He has published more than seventy articles on Sleep Medicine, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology (ENT), and was named “Top Researcher” by both the Department of Defense and George Washington University. To learn more about Dr. Barrera’s featured publications, take a look at the list below:
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dr. barrera's PEER REVIEWED publications
1. M.A. Rea, J. Barrera, J.D. Glass, R.L. Gannon. “Serotonergic Potentiation of Photic Phase Shifts of the Circadian Activity Rhythm.” Neuroreport, 6:45-48, 1995.
2. Barrera JE, Hartford CE, Meyers AD. “Hypopharyngeal Stenosis and Dysphagia Complicating Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report.” Archives of Otolaryngology, 237:1375-1376, 1998.
3. Barrera J, Ai H, Pan ZX, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. “Malignancy Detection by Molecular Cytogenetics in Clinically Normal Mucosa Adjacent to Head and Neck Tumors.” Archives of Otolaryngology, 235:847-851, 1998.
4. Ai H, Barrera J, Pan ZX, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. “Identification of Individuals at High Risk for Head and Neck Carcinogenesis Using Chromosome Aneuploidy Detected by Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH).” Mutation Research, 439(2):223-232, 1999.
5. Ai H, Barrera JE, Meyers AD, Shroyer KR, Varella-Garcia M. “Chromosomal Aneuploidy Precedes Morphological Changes and Supports Multifocality in Head and Neck Lesions.” The Laryngoscope, 111:1853-1858, 2001.
6. Barrera JE and Varella-Garcia M. “Chromosomal Aneuploidy as a Predictor for Poor Outcome in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.” Archives of Otolaryngology, 127:1519-1520, 2001.
7. Barrera JE, Miller M, Shroyer KR, Said S, Jafek BW, Campana J. “Detection of Occult Cervical Micrometastasis in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” The Laryngoscope. 113(5): 892-896, 2003.
8. Barrera JE, Jenkins HA, Shroyer KR. “Cavernous Hemangioma of the Internal Auditory Canal.” American Journal of Otolaryngology, 25(3):199-203, 2004.
9. Nelson LM, Barrera JE. “High Energy Radiofrequency Tongue Ablation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery.” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2007; 137(6):883-8.
10. Barrera JE, Shroyer KR, Hoernig G, Melrose R, Wright TA, Freedman PD, Greer RO. “Estrogren, Progesterone Receptors and p53 Gene Abnormalities in Adenoid Cystic Cancer.” Head and Neck Pathology, DOI 10.1007/s12105-007-0032-3, 2007.
11. Barrera JE, Most SP. “Volumetric Imaging of the Malar Fat Pad: Implications for Facial Reconstruction.” Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 10:140-142, 2008.
12. Barrera JE, Holbrook A, Santos JM, Popelka J. “Sleep MRI: Novel Quantification of Airway Obstruction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 140:423-425, 2009.
13. Kwon J, Barrera JE, Most SP. “Measurement of Orbital Volume Change Using Computed Tomography in Isolated Orbital Blowout Fractures.” Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 11(6):395-398, 2009.
14. Murakami CS, Barrera JE, Most SP. “Preserving Structural Integrity of the Alar Cartilage in Aesthetic Rhinoplasty Using a Cephalic Turn-in Flap.” Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 11(2):126-128, 2009.
15. Barrera JE. Global Impact of Hearing Loss: Prevalence and Prevention. ENT and Audiology News. November/December, 18(5):56-57, 2009.
16. Kwon J, Barrera JE, Most SP. “Comparative Computation of Orbital Volume From Axial and Coronal CT Using Three-Dimensional Image Analysis.” Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, Vol. 25, 1:26-29, 2010.
17. Barrera JE, Chang, RC, Holbrook A, Popelka GR. “Reliability of Airway Obstruction Analyses from Sleep MRI Sequences.” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 142:526-530, 2010.
18. Salinas N, Barrera JE. Coblation Assisted Tongue Lesions in a Porcine Animal Model. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 143(3):448-453, 2010.
19. Worden BF, Barrera JE, Most SP. “Adult Xanthogranuloma Causing Nasal Obstruction.” Archives of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surg, 136(5):509-12, 2010.
20. Pau CY, Barrera JE, Kwon J, Most SP. “Three-dimensional analysis of zygomatic-maxillary complex fracture patterns.” Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. Sep;3(3):167-76, 2010.
21. Barrera JE. “Addressing Challenges of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformity in Afghanistan.” Arch Facial Plast Surg. Nov-Dec;13(6):438-40, 2011.
22. Barrera J, Connor MP. “Noma in an Afghani Child: A Case Report.” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 76:742-744, 2012.
23. Connor MP,Barrera JE, Eller R, McCusker S, O’Connor P. “ Total Airway Reconstruction: A Case Report.” Laryngoscope, Epub: doi: 10.1002/lary.23591, 2012.
24. Corey CL, Popelka GR, Barrera JE, Most SP. An Analysis of Facial Fat Volume in Two Age Groups. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction 12/2012; 5(4):231-234.
25. Barrera JE. “Virtual Surgical Planning in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” Laryngoscope, 124 (5), 1259-1266, 2014.
26. Rohrer JW, Eller R, Santillan P, Barrera JE. Geniotubercle Advancement with Uvulopalatal Flap and its Effect on Swallow Function. Laryngoscope, 09/2014, DOI:10.1002/lary.24939.
27. Petersen R, Connor MP, Lospinoso D, Lospinoso J, Barrera JE. Combination Laser Resurfacing with Facial Plastic Surgery is Superior to Lasers Alone. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, FEBRUARY 2015 DOI: 10.5992/AJCS-D-14-00040.1
28. Willson TJ, Swiss T, Barrera JE. Quantifying Changes in Nasal Tip Support. JAMA FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY 17(6):1-5 · SEPTEMBER 2015. Impact Factor: 1.16 · DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2015.1035
29. Barrera, JE, Dion GR. Predicting Surgical Response using Tensiometry in OSA Patients after Genioglossus Advancement with Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD AND NECK SURGERY · JANUARY 2016. Impact Factor: 2.02 · DOI: 10.1177/0194599815625210
30. Barrera JE. Skeletal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 49 (2016): 1433-1447.
31. Green KK, Kent D, D’Agostino M, … Barrera Jet al. Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Surgical Outcomes: An International, Multicenter Cohort Study.Sleep 40(suppl_1):A210-A211, 2017.
32. Barrera JE, Pau CY, Forest VI, Popelka G. Anatomic Measures of Upper Airway Structures in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Online: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2017.05.002, 2017.
33. Barrera JE, Adame MJ, Lospinoso J, Beachkofsky TM. Efficacy of Laser Resurfacing and Facial Plastic Surgery Using Estimated Age, Glogau, and Fitzpatrick Rating, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 6(10):e1740, 2018
34. Barrera JE. Skeletal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Clinics of Sleep Medicine, 2018.
35. Green KK, Kent DT, D’Agostino MA, Hoff PT, Lin HS, Soose RJ, Boyd Gillespie M, Yaremchuk KL, Carrasco-Llatas M, Tucker Woodson B, Jacobowitz O, Thaler ER, Barrera JE, Capasso R, Liu SY, Hsia J, Mann D, Meraj TS, Waxman JA, Kezirian EJ. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Surgical Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Laryngoscope. 2018.Dec 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30588639
36. Green KK, Kent DT, D’Agostino MA, Hoff PT, Lin HS, Soose RJ, Boyd Gillespie M, Yaremchuk KL, Carrasco-Llatas M, Tucker Woodson B, Jacobowitz O, Thaler ER, Barrera JE, Capasso R, Liu SY, Hsia J, Mann D, Meraj TS, Waxman JA, Kezirian EJ. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Surgical Outcomes: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Laryngoscope. 2019 Mar;129(3):761-770. PubMed PMID: 30588639
37. Olson M, Barrera JE. A Retrospective Comparison of an Absorbable External Nasal Implant Versus Functional Rhinoplasty for the Treatment of Nasal Obstruction, Publication Pending.
38. Barrera, JE, Caesar RR, Palate Expansion: Candidacy and Efficacy, International Consensus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2020.
39. Barrera JE, Maxillomandibular Advancement: Candidacy and Efficacy, International Consensus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea, 2020.
40. Barrera JE, Recent Advances in Orthognathic Surgery, Current Opinion in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2020. See Dr. Barrera in a video follow up here
TRIOLOGIC THESIS
Barrera, JE. Sleep MRI: Dynamic Characteristics of the Airway During Sleep in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Laryngoscope, Jun;121(6):1327-35 2011.
Non-peer reviewed articles
1. Barrera JE and Batuello SA. “Mandibular Angle Fractures.” www.emedicine.com, 2000, revised 2007, 2014, 2015.
2. Barrera JE and Batuello SA. “Mandibular Body Fractures.” www.emedicine.com, 2000, revised 2007 , 2014, 2015.
3. Barrera JE. Humanitarian Mission to Peru. Bulletin American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. (21)6:33, 2002.
4. Barrera JE. From the Humanitarian Front: Mission to Lima, Peru. Bulletin American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. (22)3:48, 2003.
5. Barrera JE. “Parotid Duct Injuries.” www.emedicine.com, 2008, revised 2014, 2015.
6. Barrera JE. Global Strategies for Hearing Loss Prevention: Prevalence and Prevention of Otitis Media. ENT News, 2008.
7. Barrera JE. Strategies for Hearing Loss Prevention: Prevalence and Prevention of Otitis Media. Texas Medical Journal, 2014.
8. Gale DC, Barrera JE. Emerging Trends and Technologies: Virtual Surgical Planning in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. Facial Plastic Surgery Times, May / June 2019.
Invited Articles and Books
1.Barrera JE, Powell NP, Riley RW. “Facial Skeletal Surgery in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.” Clinics of Plastic Surgery, 34:565-576, 2007.
2. Barrera JE, Most SP. “Management of the Lower Eyelid in Male Blepharoplasty.” Facial Plast Surg Clin N Am. 16:313-316, 2008.
3. Barrera JE, Most SP. “Autologous Fat Grafts for Skull Base Repairs After Craniotomies.” Autologous Fat Transfer: Art, Science, and Practice. Shiffman, MA (Ed), Springer-Verlag:Berlin, Chapter 49:383-387, 2010.
4. Barrera JE, Shumrick KA. “Contemporary Management of Facial Fractures.” American Academy of Otolaryngology Certification Manual, 2012.
5. Richter AL, Barrera JE, Markus RF, Brissett A. Laser Skin Treatment in Non-Caucasian Patients. Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America 22 (3), 439-446, 2014.
6. Barrera JE. “Acute Head and Neck Surgery Treatment in the Deployed SettingSoft tissue injuries and Repair.” Chapter IV.b.i.1.In Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Combat Casualty Care In Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom: A Textbook of Military Medicine, The Borden Institute, US Army Medical Department Center and School, 2016.
7. Barrera JE. “Delayed Head and Neck Surgery / Treatment at a Level V Facility Stateside Surgical Procedures: Preoperative Planning.” Chapter V.a. In Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Combat Casualty Care In Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom: A Textbook of Military Medicine, The Borden Institute, US Army Medical Department Center and School, 2016.
8. Barrera JE. “Delayed Head and Neck surgery / Treatment at a Level V Facility Stateside Surgical Procedures: Cranial Nerve Injuries.” Chapter V.b.i.2. In Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Combat Casualty Care In Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom: A Textbook of Military Medicine, The Borden Institute, US Army Medical Department Center and School, 2016.
9. Barrera JE. Co-Editor, In Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Combat Casualty Care In Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom: A Textbook of Military Medicine, The Borden Institute, US Army Medical Department Center and School, 2016.
10. Barrera JE. “Mandible Fracture Repair.” In OtoSource Comprehensive Curriculum. American Academy of Otolaryngology Educational Foundation, 2017.
11. Schwartz IE, Gaball CW, Barrera JE. In: Treatment of Scars From Burns and Trauma. Autologous Fat Grafting in the Reconstruction and Rejuvenation of Traumatic Scars, McGraw Hill, chapter 13, 2021.
Abstracts written by dr. barrera
1. Barrera J, Ai H, Rosenberg S, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. “Chromosomal Imbalances Detected In Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH).” Journal of Investigative Medicine, 46:102, 1998.
2. Barrera J, Ai H, Pan ZX, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. “Detection of Tumorigenesis in Clinically Normal Margins of Primary Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Interphase Cytogenetics.” Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1998.
3. Ai H, Barrera J, Pan ZX, Rosenberg S, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. “Extensive Chromosomal Aneuploidy is Detected in Oral Carcinomas and Adjacent Cells by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH).” Proceeding of the American Association for Cancer Research, 39:235, 1998
4. Ai H, Barrera JE, Pan ZX, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. “Chromosomal FISH Probes Detect Molecular Changes in Benign Head and Neck Squamous Cell Lesions.” Proceeding of the American Association for Cancer Research, 40:176, 1999.
5. Barrera JE, Hong A, Shroyer KR, Meyers AD, Varella-Garcia M. Evidence for Multifocality in Synchronous Premalignant Lesions in the Head and Neck. Proceedings of the Triological Society, 103:37, 2000.
6. Barrera JE, Miller M, Shroyer KR, Said S, Jafek BW, Campana J. “Detection of Occult Cervical Micrometastasis in Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.” Proceedings of the Triological Society, 2002.
7. Greer RO, Hoernig G, Shroyer KR, Barrera J. “p53 Gene Abnormalities and Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.” International Association of Dental Research, 2002.
8. Greer RO, Barrera, JE, Heinz D, Hoernig G, Shroyer KR. “Telomerase Expression in Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Head and Neck.” American Association of Dental Research, 2002.
9. Barrera JE, Shroyer KR, Hoernig G, Melrose R, Wright TA, Freedman PD, Greer RO. p53 and Hormonal Receptors Express Adenoid Cystic Cancer. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 137: P154, 2007.
10. Nelson LM, Barrera JE. High Energy Radiofrequency Tongue Ablation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 137: P133, 2007
11. Barrera JE, Forest VI, Santos J, Holbrook A, Popelka J. Predictors of Airway Obstruction in Adult Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 137: P208, 2007.
12. Smith AW, Saunders JE, Barrs J, Ghossani SN, Barrera JE, Grant NN. Global Strategies for Hearing Loss Prevention, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 137:P82, 2007.
13. Barrera JE, Holbrook AB, Santos JM, Popelka GR. Novel Quantification of Airway Obstruction in Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea. CHEST Supplement, 132:464S, 2007.
14. Holbrook AB, Barrera JE, Santos JM, Butts-Pauly K, Popelka GR. Real Time Sleep MRI and Physiologic Monitoring of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. ISMRM (International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine), 2008.
15 Kwon J, Barrera JE, Most SP. Measurement of Orbital Volume Using Computed Tomography in Isolated Orbital Blowout Fractures. Proceedings of the American Academy Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 2008
16. Barrera JE, Most SP. “Volumetric Imaging of the Malar Fat Pad: Implications for Facial Reconstruction.” Proceedings of the American Academy Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 2008.
17. Barrera JE, Holbrook AB, Santos JM, Popelka GR. Characterization of Airway Obstruction and Autonomic System in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Proceedings of the Triological Society, 111:53-54, 2008.
18. Barrera JE, Holbrook AB, Santos JM, Popelka GR. Pulse Arterial Tone and Airway Obstruction in Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, SE-046, 2008.
19. Barrera JE, Chang, RC, Holbrook A, Popelka J. “Reliability of Airway Obstruction Analyses from Sleep MRI Sequences.” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 141:P122, 2009.
20. Salinas N, Barrera JE. Coblation Assisted Tongue Lesions in a Porcine Animal Model. Proceedings of the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Research Foundation, 141:P121, 2009.
21. Salinas N, Andrews J, Barrera JE. Does Tension Matter? A study of tension in geniotubercle advancement surgery.” Proceedings of the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Research Foundation, 2011.
22. Connor MP,Barrera JE, Eller R, McCusker S, O’Connor P. “ Total Airway Reconstruction: A Case Report.” Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, 2012.
23. Dion G, Willson T, O’Connor P, Weitzel E, Barrera JE. Wand Malposition During Inferior Turbinate Coblation Using Rhinoscopy or External View. Proceedings of the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Research Foundation, 2013.
24. Jordan JR, Cilento BW, Barrera JE, Pribitkin EA. Functional Rhinoplasty. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 149 (2 suppl), P12-P12, 2013.
25. Barrera JE, Sniezek JC, Klem C, Holt GR, Donald PJ. High-Anxiety Head and Neck Trauma Cases: Lessons Learned. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 149 (2 suppl), P15-P15, 2013
26. Rohrer JW, Eller R, Santillan P, Barrera JE. Geniotubercle Advancement Effect on Swallow Function. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 147 (2 suppl), P261, 2013.
27. Gould S, Barrera J, Reese S, Ezzat W. Timing of Treatment of Projectile Injuries to the Face: From Afghanistan to Boston. Combined Otolaryngology Societies Meeting; AAFPRS, May 2016.
28. Olson, MD, Barrera JE. A Retrospective Analysis of an External Nasal Implant (Latera) Versus Traditional Open Techniques for the Treatment of Nasal Obstruction. International Symposium of Facial Plastic Surgery, Oct 2018.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS / MULTIMEDIA
1. Barrera J. “Reflections.” National Library of Poetry, 1995.
2. Smith AW, Barrera JE, Saunders JE, Ghossani SN, Grant NN. Global Strategies for Hearing Loss Prevention. CD distributed to 800 Otolaryngologists at AAO-HNS Symposium, Washington, DC, 2007.
3. Barrera J. “Efficacy of Laser Resurfacing and Facial Plastic Surgery Using Age, Glogau, and Fitzpatrick Rating” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. Publish Ahead of Print():, OCT 2018.