Dr. Eric Marshall Kraus M.D, M.S, F.A.C.S., Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. Eric Marshall Kraus M.D, M.S, F.A.C.S.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otology & Neurotology

1126 N Church St Suite 201 Greensboro NC, 27401

About

Eric M. Kraus, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S., otologist and Founder/President of The Ear Center of Greensboro, P.A., graduated from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in Biology with Distinction in 1973 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Cum Laude in 1977. He completed two years of general surgery residency at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. While at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics from 1979-83, Dr. Kraus completed his Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency, obtained a Master’s of Science Degree, and completed an American Cancer Society Head & Neck Cancer Fellowship. He became Board Certified in Otolaryngology in 1983. Dr. Kraus has been practicing otologic surgery at The Ear Center of Greensboro, PA, Greensboro, NC, since 1989. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Dr. Kraus has been the co-chairman of the Cone Health Institutional Review Board for the 30 years. Eric is an inventor. He has been granted three U.S. utility patents. He has invented the Kraus Ossicle-Cup Middle Ear Prosthesis, the Kraus TM Microcut™ Forceps, and the Kraus K-Helix Crown & Piston prostheses for endoskeletal ossicular reconstruction. From 2004-2010, he served as a co-investigator and surgical consultant for the Envoy Esteem™ Totally Implantable Hearing System U.S. Pivotal Trial. Trial results led to FDA approval of the Esteem hearing implant in March 2010 and two publications, one in July 2011 and one in December 2011. Dr. Kraus is married to Kathy J. Kraus, M.A., R.N. and has three adult daughters, Whitney (B.S. Arch. University of Michigan, M.Arch. Yale University School of Architecture), Jordan (arcBARKS Baker), and Blair (B.S.N., R.N., M.S.N. University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, M.B.E. (Masters of BioEthics) University of Pennsylvania Medical School).

Education and Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine MD 1977

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics MS 1983

Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1977

University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1977

Board Certification

OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Ear surgery, tympanoplasty, ossicular reconstruction, stapedectomy, tympanomastoid surgery, cochlear implants, sudden hearing loss, Meniere's disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Clinical Professor University of North Carolina-Greensboro 2009 - 2018

Awards

  • A Top Doctor in Greensboro 2018 International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) 
  • Top Otolaryngologist in Greensboro, NC 2017 International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2016 Best Doctors 
  • Paul Harris Fellow Award 2015 Rotary Foundation, Rotary International 
  • Top Otolaryngologist in Greensboro, NC 2014 International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2012 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2011 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2010 Best Doctors 
  • Patient's Choice Award 2010 Patient's Choice 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2009 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2008 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2007 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2006 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2005 Best Doctors 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2004 Best Doctors 
  • Shishi Community Aliyah Award 2003 Beth David Synagogue 
  • A Best Doctor in America Award 2002 Best Doctors 
  • Irv Pinsker Award 2001 B'nai Shalom Day School 
  • ARC Parent Volunteer of the Year Award 1997 The ARC of Greensboro 
  • Family Medicine Teaching Award 1985 Moses Cone Hospital Family Practice Residents 
  • American Cancer Society Head & Neck Cancer Fellowship 1982 American Cancer Society & University of Iowa 
  • Resident of Year Award 1981 University of Iowa Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery 
  • Kenneth H. Hinderer Award in Otolaryngology 1977 University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 

Treatments

  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infection

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery  
  • American College of Surgeons  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • The ARC of Greensboro, Inc.
  • arcBARKS Dog Treats, a program of The ARC of Greensboro, Inc.
  • The Kraus Family Foundation
  • Greensboro Jewish Federation
  • B'nai Shalom Day School
  • Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, Greensboro, NC
  • Carolina Theater, Greensboro, NC

Areas of research

1. Ossicular reconstruction using the Kraus K-Helix Prostheses, 2. Targeted delivery using magnetic nano-particles

Dr. Eric Marshall Kraus M.D, M.S, F.A.C.S.'s Practice location

Practice At 1126 N Church St Suite 201

1126 N Church St Suite 201 -
Greensboro, NC 27401
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