- ABOUT ME
- AREAS OF FOCUS
- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
- LOCATIONS & HOSPITALS
- NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Sean McKee is a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist with specialized expertise in nasal, sinus, and skull base disorders. He completed a prestigious fellowship in Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McKee offers comprehensive medical and surgical management for chronic rhinosinusitis and paranasal sinus diseases. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, revision sinus surgery, skull base surgery, and orbital surgery.
Dr. McKee was drawn to Ear, Nose & Throat because of the opportunity to apply his engineering background to solve complex problems that affect our senses and how we connect with the world. His goal is to make every patient feel better, whether that is through medical therapy, surgery, or peace of mind from education and counseling.
Dr. McKee enjoys getting to know his patients on a personal level and understanding how their condition impacts their daily life. The most rewarding part of his work is helping individuals understand their diagnosis and guiding them through a range of treatment options, whether medical or surgical, to help them feel their best.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dr. McKee spent several years on the East Coast before returning home to join The Oregon Clinic. He enjoys biking around Portland and exploring the amazing food scene, eclectic cafes, artisanal stores, and hidden gems.
Outside of medicine, Dr. McKee is passionate about healthy living and is an avid sauna enthusiast, traveler, golfer, and rock climber. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and looks forward to exploring mountaineering, kite surfing, and his next creative hobby.
Other Activities
Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Society (AAO-HNS)
Fellow, American Rhinologic Society (ARS)
Areas of Focus
Chronic & Recurrent Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Deviated Septum
Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Septoplasty & Rhinoplasty
Sinonasal Neoplasms
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship, Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard, 2025
Residency, Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
MD, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, 2019
BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College, 2012
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Otolaryngology – Board Eligible
HONORS
American Rhinologic Society (ARS) Women in Rhinology Research Grant sponsored by Xoran Technologies, 2021
Cosmetic Surgery Forum Resident Grant, 2021
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Outstanding Medical Student Performance in Otolaryngology, 2019
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Global Health in Developing Countries Travel Award, 2019
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, 2019
The Steven Sacks, MD and Carole Sacks Research Fellowship in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2018
The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Scholar, 2018
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
Publications
McKee S, Liang X, Yao W, Anderson B, Ahmad J, Allen D, Hasan S, Chua A, Mokashi C, Islam S, Luong A, Citardi M, Giancardo L. Predicting Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma Attachment Using Machine Learning: Current Lessons and Future Directions. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2024 November 30. PMID: 39740533.
McKee S, Boahaene K, Brissett AE. Rhinoplasty Considerations in the Ethnic Patient Using a Case-Based Approach: The Patient of African Descent. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2022 Nov. PMID: 39492206
Allen DZ, Ahmad JG, McKee SP, Suarez N, Basmaci UN, Alava I. The Impact of the Pandemic on the Presentation and Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma at a County Hospital. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2023 Nov 14. PMID: 37988796.
Challapalli S, McKee S, Luong, A. The Role of Fungus in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 2022 Feb 1. PMID: 34958322.
McKee S, Yang A, Gray M, Zeiger J, Bederson JB, Govindaraj S, Iloreta AM, Shrivastava RK. Intracranial Meningioma Surgery: Value-Based Care Determinants in New York State, 1995-2015. World Neurosurg. 2018 Oct;118:e731-e744. doi:1016/j.wneu.2018.07.030. Epub 2018 Aug 3. PMID: 30010072.