Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his otolaryngology residency at UPMC and his sleep medicine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.
He is passionate about improving the outcomes of sleep surgery for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea through research and clinical trials. Dr. Kaffenberger is committed to providing personalized and compassionate high-quality care to patients with sleep apnea, snoring, and related ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Dr. Kaffenberger is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Head and Neck Society, the International Surgical Sleep Society, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- The Ohio State University, BS with Research Distinction, Allied Health Professions, Biomedical Science, Magna Cum Laude
- Fulbright Research Grant, Heidelberg, Germany, German Cancer Research Institute (DKFZ)
- University of Pittsburgh, MD, Cum Laude
- University of Pittsburgh, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency
- Thomas Jefferson University, Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery Fellowship focusing on obstructive sleep apnea treatments
Education & Training
Dr. Kaffenberger is interested in the development of personalized therapy for the CPAP intolerant OSA patient. It involves development of new treatments along with refinement of existing