About

Dr. Christine Franzese is a general otolaryngologist and surgeon with a specialty focus on allergy and sinus diseases. She has a special focus on biologics and treating allergic disorders including chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, inhalant allergy, penicillin allergy, allergies to stinging insects, food allergy, asthma, atopic dermatitis and urticaria. Her clinic offers a wide variety of treatment options for patients including surgery options as well as allergy drops, tablets and toothpaste. She also is able to offer patients biologic therapies to treat asthma, hives, dermatitis and nasal polyps. Dr. Franzese oversees multiple clinical trials and sees both adult and pediatric patients.

Education & Training

Medical School

State University of New York at Geneseo

Residency

Otolaryngology

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine

Surgery (General Surgery)

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Boards

American Board of Otolaryngology

Commercial Relationships and Collaborations

This faculty member or a member of his or her immediate family has a working relationship, such as providing consulting, research, or educational services, with the companies listed below. These relationships have been reported to the University of Missouri and, if appropriate, plans have been established to address potential conflicts. The following relationships were reported as of July 2020.

  • ALK
  • Astrazeneca
  • GSK
  • Regeneron
  • Sanofi
  • Optinose
  • Roche diagnostics

Insurances

MU Health Care participates with most major managed care organizations. To find out whether MU Health Care is a participating provider in your insurance plan or network, or for information on co-payments and deductibles, please contact your insurance carrier directly.

In the News

Spring Cleaning Can Help Keep Dust Mite Allergy In Check (KRCG)
How Winter Weather Affects Your Sinuses (KXEO)
Seeing Clearly After Silent Sinus Syndrome (KRCG)
Cleaning Tips for Seasonal Allergies (KRCG)

Academic Information

Professor of Otolaryngology
Allergy Medical Director

Research Profile

Dr. Franzese is the current immediate past president of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA). She previously served as the president, president-elect and treasurer of the AAOA and chair for the section of women in otolaryngology in the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). She has also served on the AAO-HNS Annual Program Committee and as consultant to the AAO-HNS Allergy and Immunology Committee. Dr. Franzese teaches many allergy courses and is currently co-course director for the AAOA Interactive Allergy & Rhinology. She served as the first president of the SUO-Otolaryngology Program Directors Organization as a member of the AAO-HNS Rhinology and Paranasal Sinuses Committee and as a Member-at-Large on the AAOA Board of Directors.

She has authored many scientific papers and is chief editor and one of the authors of “The Handbook of Otolaryngic Allergy” published in 2019.

Research Interests

  • Nasal polyps
  • Chronic sinusitis and sinus diseases
  • Allergies and allergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Food allergy
  • Urticaria
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis Other allergic disorders

Areas of Expertise

  • Allergy and rhinology
  • Nasal polyps
  • Chronic sinusitis and sinus diseases
  • Allergies and allergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Food allergy
  • Urticaria
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis
  • Other allergic disorders

Awards & Honors

  • Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
  • Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • Member, Society of University Otolaryngologists