Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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Medical School:
  • MD, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (2004)
Undergraduate School:
  • BA, University of Delaware (DE) (2000)
Internship:
  • University of Missouri at Kansas City Program (2005)
Residency:
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine Program, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2009)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Professional Titles

  • Residency Program Director

Recognition & Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award, AAO-HNSF Foundation (2019)
  • Nominee - Ninth Annual School of Medicine Faculty Professionalism Award, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2015)
  • Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology Diversity Travel Scholarship, AADO (2013)
  • Debra Park Award for Clinical Research, Debra Park Award (2009)
  • In-Service Book Award, University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology (2009)
  • Humanitarian Resident Travel Grant, AAO-HNSF (2008)

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2012)
    School of Medicine, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Associate Professor (2018)
    School of Medicine, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Publications

  • Flanary V, Jefferson GD, Brown DJ, Arosarena OA, Brenner MJ, Cabrera-Muffly C, Cannon TY, Faucett EA, Francis CL, Harvey E, Johnson RF, Loyo M, Nance MA, Vinson KN, Thompson DM. Leadership of Black Women Faculty in Otolaryngology-More than A Rounding Error. Laryngoscope. 2023 May;133(5):E36-E37. PubMed PMID: 36625321
  • Chang JL, Goldberg AN, Alt JA, Mohammed A, Ashbrook L, Auckley D, Ayappa I, Bakhtiar H, Barrera JE, Bartley BL, Billings ME, Boon MS, Bosschieter P, Braverman I, Brodie K, Cabrera-Muffly C, Caesar R, Cahali MB, Cai Y, Cao M, Capasso R, Caples SM, Chahine LM, Chang CP, Chang KW, Chaudhary N, Cheong CSJ, Chowdhuri S, Cistulli PA, Claman D, Collen J, Coughlin KC, Creamer J, Davis EM, Dupuy-McCauley KL, Durr ML, Dutt M, Ali ME, Elkassabany NM, Epstein LJ, Fiala JA, Freedman N, Gill K, Gillespie MB, Golisch L, Gooneratne N, Gottlieb DJ, Green KK, Gulati A, Gurubhagavatula I, Hayward N, Hoff PT, Hoffmann OMG, Holfinger SJ, Hsia J, Huntley C, Huoh KC, Huyett P, Inala S, Ishman SL, Jella TK, Jobanputra AM, Johnson AP, Junna MR, Kado JT, Kaffenberger TM, Kapur VK, Kezirian EJ, Khan M, Kirsch DB, Kominsky A, Kryger M, Krystal AD, Kushida CA, Kuzniar TJ, Lam DJ, Lettieri CJ, Lim DC, Lin HC, Liu SYC, MacKay SG, Magalang UJ, Malhotra A, Mansukhani MP, Maurer JT, May AM, Mitchell RB, Mokhlesi B, Mullins AE, Nada EM, Naik S, Nokes B, Olson MD, Pack AI, Pang EB, Pang KP, Patil SP, Van de Perck E, Piccirillo JF, Pien GW, Piper AJ, Plawecki A, Quigg M, Ravesloot MJL, Redline S, Rotenberg BW, Ryden A, Sarmiento KF, Sbeih F, Schell AE, Schmickl CN, Schotland HM, Schwab RJ, Seo J, Shah N, Shelgikar AV, Shochat I, Soose RJ, Steele TO, Stephens E, Stepnowsky C, Strohl KP, Sutherland K, Suurna MV, Thaler E, Thapa S, Vanderveken OM, de Vries N, Weaver EM, Weir ID, Wolfe LF, Woodson BT, Won CHJ, Xu J, Yalamanchi P, Yaremchuk K, Yeghiazarians Y, Yu JL, Zeidler M, Rosen IM. International Consensus Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2023 Jul;13(7):1061-1482. PubMed PMID: 36068685
  • Mann S, Duffy J, Muffly T, Tilva K, Gray S, Hetzler L, Kraft S, Malekzadeh S, Pletcher S, Cabrera-Muffly C. Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Otolaryngology Trainee Surgical Case Numbers: A Multi-institutional Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Jan;168(1):26-31. PubMed PMID: 35290132
  • Chang JL, Goldberg AN, Alt JA, Ashbrook L, Auckley D, Ayappa I, Bakhtiar H, Barrera JE, Bartley BL, Billings ME, Boon MS, Bosschieter P, Braverman I, Brodie K, Cabrera-Muffly C, Caesar R, Cahali MB, Cai Y, Cao M, Capasso R, Caples SM, Chahine LM, Chang CP, Chang KW, Chaudhary N, Cheong CSJ, Chowdhuri S, Cistulli PA, Claman D, Collen J, Coughlin K, Creamer J, Davis EM, Dupuy-McCauley KL, Durr ML, Dutt M, Ali ME, Elkassabany NM, Epstein LJ, Fiala JA, Freedman N, Gill K, Gillespie MB, Golisch L, Gooneratne N, Gottlieb DJ, Green KK, Gulati A, Gurubhagavatula I, Hayward N, Hoff PT, Hoffmann OMG, Holfinger SJ, Hsia J, Huntley C, Huoh KC, Huyett P, Inala S, Ishman S, Jella TK, Jobanputra AM, Johnson AP, Junna MR, Kado JT, Kaffenberger TM, Kapur VK, Kezirian EJ, Khan M, Kirsch DB, Kominsky A, Kryger M, Krystal AD, Kushida CA, Kuzniar TJ, Lam DJ, Lettieri CJ, Lim DC, Lin HC, Liu SYC, MacKay SG, Magalang UJ, Malhotra A, Maurer JT, May AM, Mitchell RB, Mokhlesi B, Mullins AE, Nada EM, Naik S, Nokes B, Olson MD, Pack AI, Pang EB, Pang KP, Patil SP, de Perck EV, Piccirillo JF, Pien GW, Piper AJ, Plawecki A, Quigg M, Ravesloot MJL, Redline S, Rotenberg BW, Ryden A, Sarmiento KF, Sbeih F, Schell AE, Schmickl CN, Schotland HM, Schwab RJ, Seo J, Shah N, Shelgikar AV, Shochat I, Soose RJ, Steele TO, Stephens E, Stepnowsky C, Strohl KP, Sutherland K, Suurna MV, Thaler E, Thapa S, Vanderveken OM, de Vries N, Weaver EM, Weir ID, Wolfe LF, Woodson BT, Won CHJ, Xu J, Yalamanchi P, Yaremchuk K, Yeghiazarians Y, Yu JL, Zeidler M, Rosen IM. International consensus statement on obstructive sleep apnea. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2022 Sep 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36068685
  • Mann S, Duffy J, Muffly T, Tilva K, Gray S, Hetzler L, Kraft S, Malekzadeh S, Pletcher S, Cabrera-Muffly C. Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Otolaryngology Trainee Surgical Case Numbers: A Multi-institutional Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Mar 15;:1945998221083845. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35290132
  • Francis CL, Cabrera-Muffly C, Shuman AG, Brown DJ. The Value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Otolaryngology. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2022 Feb;55(1):193-203. PubMed PMID: 34823717
  • Johnson J, Misch E, Chung MT, Hotaling J, Folbe A, Svider PF, Cabrera-Muffly C, Johnson AP. Flipping the Classroom: An Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Strategies in the Operating Room. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2022 Jun;131(6):573-578. PubMed PMID: 34350805
  • Cabrera-Muffly C, Cusumano C, Freeman M, Jardine D, Lieu J, Manes RP, Marple B, Puscas L, Svrakic M, Thorne M, Edgar L. Milestones 2.0: Otolaryngology Resident Competency in the Postpandemic Era. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2022 Apr;166(4):605-607. PubMed PMID: 34313511
  • Cabrera-Muffly C. Mentorship and Sponsorship in a Diverse Population. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 Apr;54(2):449-456. Epub 2021 Feb 10. PMID: 33581895.
  • Esianor BI, Kloosterman N, Cabrera-Muffly C, Brown DJ, Vinson KN. Critical Components of Diversity Initiatives. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 Jun;54(3):665-674. PMID: 34024492.
  • Goetz TG, Nieman CL, Chaiet SR, Morrison SD, Cabrera-Muffly C, Lustig LR. Sexual and Gender Minority Curriculum Within Otolaryngology Residency Programs. Transgend Health. Published online: 4 Oct 2021.
  • Cabrera-Muffly C, Cusumano C, Freeman M, Jardine D, Lieu J, Manes RP, Marple B, Puscas L, Svrakic M, Thorne M, Edgar L. Milestones 2.0: Otolaryngology Resident Competency in the Postpandemic Era. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Jul 27:1945998211033235. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34313511.
  • Johnson J, Misch E, Chung MT, Hotaling J, Folbe A, Svider PF, Cabrera-Muffly C, Johnson AP. Flipping the Classroom: An Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Strategies in the Operating Room. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 Aug 5:34894211036859. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34350805.
  • Mann S, Chowdhury F, Getz A, Cabrera-Muffly C. Evaluation of a Novel Low Cost, High Fidelity Epistaxis Simulator. Oral Presentation, 2021 Triological Society Virtual Meeting at COSM, April 9-10, 2021.
  • Fairmont I, Farrell N, Johnson AP, Cabrera-Muffly C. Influence of Gender and Racial Diversity on the Otolaryngology Residency Match. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Mar;162(3):290-295. PubMed PMID: 31931673
  • Johnson AP, Boscoe E, Cabrera-Muffly C. Local Blocks and Regional Anesthesia in the Head and Neck. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2020 Oct;53(5):739-751. PubMed PMID: 32682528
  • Jones JW, Baumanis MM, Perryman M, Sykes KJ, Villwock MR, Cabrera-Muffly C, Dowdall J, David Garnett J, Kraft S. Resident Education in Laryngeal Stroboscopy: Part II-Evaluation of a Multimedia Training Module. J Voice. 2020 Jan 13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31948736
  • Fairmont I, Farrell N, Johnson AP, Cabrera-Muffly C. Influence of Gender and Racial Diversity on the Otolaryngology Residency Match. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Mar;162(3):290-295. PubMed PMID: 31931673
  • Jones JW, Perryman M, Judge P, Baumanis MM, Sykes K, Dowdall J, Cabrera-Muffly C, Garnett JD, Kraft S. Resident Education in Laryngeal Stroboscopy and Perceptual Voice Evaluation: An Assessment. J Voice. 2020 May;34(3):442-446. PubMed PMID: 30545492
  • Jones JW, Perryman M, Judge P, Baumanis MM, Sykes K, Dowdall J, Cabrera-Muffly C, Garnett JD, Kraft S. Resident Education in Laryngeal Stroboscopy and Perceptual Voice Evaluation: An Assessment. J Voice. 2018 Dec 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30545492
  • Ambrose EC, Devare J, Truesdale CM, Ricker E, Firn J, Thorne MC, Shuman AG, Cabrera-Muffly C. Two Novel Approaches to Improve Otolaryngology Resident Wellness: The ACGME Back to Bedside Initiative. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Jun;158(6):979-980. PubMed PMID: 29436259
  • Highland J, Cabrera-Muffly C. Graduating otolaryngology resident preparedness for fellowship as assessed by fellowship faculty. Laryngoscope. 2018 Aug;128(8):E280-E286. PubMed PMID: 29243254
  • Thomas CM, Cabrera-Muffly C. Otolaryngology externships and the match: Productive or futile?. Laryngoscope. 2017 Oct;127(10):2242-2246. PubMed PMID: 28714544
  • Sokoya M, Judge PD, Cabrera-Muffly C, Vila PM. Inpatient Rounding Practices in Otolaryngology Residency Programs. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Jun;156(6):1032-1034. PubMed PMID: 28566045
  • Cabrera-Muffly C, Chang CWD, Puscas L. Current Interview Trail Metrics in the Otolaryngology Match. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Jun;156(6):1097-1103. PubMed PMID: 28168889
  • Cass N, Kominsky A, Cabrera-Muffly C. Otolaryngology sleep medicine curriculum objectives as determined by sleep experts. Am J Otolaryngol. 2017 Mar - Apr;38(2):139-142. PubMed PMID: 27913069
  • Hauser LJ, Gebhard GM, Blumhagen R, Carlson NE, Cabrera-Muffly C. Applicant characteristics associated with successful matching into otolaryngology. Laryngoscope. 2017 May;127(5):1052-1057. PubMed PMID: 27767217
  • Boscoe EF, Cabrera-Muffly C. Otolaryngology in the medical school curriculum: Current trends in the United States. Laryngoscope. 2017 Feb;127(2):346-348. PubMed PMID: 27296300
  • Vickery TW, Weterings R, Cabrera-Muffly C. Geographic distribution of otolaryngologists in the United States. Ear Nose Throat J. 2016 Jun;95(6):218-23. PubMed PMID: 27304439
  • Akinboyewa I, Cabrera-Muffly C. Association of Fellowship Training With Otolaryngology Training Examination Scores. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Mar;142(3):274-7. PubMed PMID: 26847250
  • Cabrera-Muffly C, Clary MS, Abaza M. A low-cost transcervical laryngeal injection trainer. Laryngoscope. 2016 Apr;126(4):901-5. PubMed PMID: 26266892
  • Gebhard GM, Hauser LJ, Dally MJ, Weitzenkamp DA, Cabrera-Muffly C. Do otolaryngology residency applicants relocate for training?. Laryngoscope. 2016 Apr;126(4):829-33. PubMed PMID: 26228114
  • Deutschmann MW, Sykes KJ, Harbison J, Cabrera-Muffly C, Shnayder Y. The impact of compliance in posttreatment surveillance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Jun;141(6):519-25. PubMed PMID: 25950859
  • Schwan J, Abaza M, Cabrera-Muffly C. How should unmatched otolaryngology applicants proceed?. Laryngoscope. 2015 Oct;125(10):2291-4. PubMed PMID: 25823477
  • Cabrera-Muffly C, Sheeder J, Abaza M. State of otolaryngology match: has competition increased since the "early" match?. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 May;152(5):838-42. PubMed PMID: 25715349
  • Cabrera-Muffly C, Bryson PC, Sykes KJ, Shnayder Y. Free online otolaryngology educational modules: a pilot study. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Apr;141(4):324-8. PubMed PMID: 25695900
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Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Member
  • Society of University Otolaryngologists, Member
  • American College of Surgeons, Member
  • Academy of Medical Educators, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Board Certification (2010)
  • General Ear, Nose, & Throat
Conditions & Treatments
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear Infection
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Eardrum Perforation
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hearing Loss
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hoarseness
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal Polyps
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Professional Voice Problems
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Smell and Taste Disorders
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Snoring
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tinnitus
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Tonsillitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Aging Voice (Vocal fold atrophy)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Balance disorders
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic cough/throat-clearing
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - CPAP intolerance
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Deviated septum
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Draining ear
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dysphagia (Trouble Swallowing)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dyspnea – Shortness of breath not from the lungs
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Ear, nose and throat masses
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Globus sensation
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Granulomas
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Infectious laryngitis
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Muscle tension dysphonia
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Nasal obstruction
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sinus infections
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Throat infections
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Voice disorders
Clinical Interests
I am a General Otolaryngologist who treats both adults and children. I treat a broad range of Ear, Nose, and Throat diseases including sinus problems, sleep apnea, voice disorders, and all manner of head and neck masses. As a board certified Otolaryngologist, I treat diseases both medically and surgically.

Care Philosophy
I enjoy caring for patients of every age, and strive to achieve a better quality of life for every person I see. I am passionate about patient education, and believe patients make their own best health care decisions when provided with the most comprehensive education possible.

Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 sons. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and trying out new recipes.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (2004)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA, University of Delaware (DE) (2000)
Internships:
  • University of Missouri at Kansas City Program (2005)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine Program, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (2009)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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