Dr. Li Man joined the University of Rochester in 2011 as the first fellowship-trained rhinologist in the Rochester area. His clinical practice uniquely focuses mainly on sinus and nasal disease. Dr. Man strives to educate his patients regarding their healthcare problems, to tailor both medical and surgical therapy to the individual, and to involve his patients' goals and worldview in a team-based, shared decision making approach to improving their health and well-being. He is adept at both in-office and operating room-based sinonasal procedures, and he is earnest in his attempts to minimize discomfort, side effects, and recovery time.

Dr. Man's areas of clinical expertise includes the medical and surgical management of chronic sinusitis, sinonasal tumors, image-guided surgery, revision sinus surgery, endoscopic lacrimal and orbital surgery, CSF leak repair, and minimally-invasive anterior skull base surgery. He is also one of the few physicians in western New York with expertise in sialendoscopy, a minimally-invasive approach to managing disorders of the submandibular and parotid glands. He enjoys collaborating with colleagues in Allergy/Immunology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Pulmonology to promote patients' wellness. Dr. Man has published scientific articles and written book chapters in several areas of medicine. He has taught at rhinology and sinus courses both nationally and internationally, and he enjoys preparing the next generation of otolaryngologists to be excellent physicians and healers.

Certified Specialties

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Texas Medical Center. 2010 - 2011

Residency, Otolaryngology, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. 2006 - 2010

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. 2005 - 2006

Education

MD | University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. 2005

Awards

NICHD Research Grant. 2001

Fulbright Grant (declined). 1998

Commonwealth Scholarship. 1998

Class of 1883 Freshman English Prize. 1995

Research

Dr. Man's research interests include the use of topical therapies to enhance the management of chronic sinus disease, the use of epidemiologic and clinical databases to improve patient outcomes in the treatment of sinus disease and environmental allergies, and furthering the understanding of the sinonasal microbiome. He is also interested in investigating complementary and integrative medicine treatments for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

Publications

Journal Articles

Medical Malpractice in Otolaryngology within the United States: A LexisNexis-Based Demographic Analysis.

Sharma S, Edalati S, Chung T, Wallace N, Eloy JA, Man LX, Genden EM, Govindaraj S

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2024 September 15 Epub 09/15/2024.

Epidemiology of Barbell Weightlifting-Related Head and Neck Injuries in the United States: A 10-Year Analysis of National Injury Data.

Sharma S, Reardon L, Man LX, Teng MS, Carr MM

OTO open.. 2024 8 (4):e70049. Epub 11/18/2024.

Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review of randomized and non-randomized trials.

Schmale IL, Nimmagadda SV, Ravikumar S, Babb CN, Man LX

Journal of complementary & integrative medicine.. 2023 December 120 (4):675-688. Epub 02/20/2023.

Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyposis Treated With Dupilumab: Real-World Use and Outcomes.

Schmale IL, Poulakis A, Abend A, Luitje ME, Man LX

The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice.. 2023 October 11 (10):3203-3210. Epub 08/04/2023.

Mixed Origins: HIV gp120-Specific Memory Develops from Pre-Existing Memory and Naive B Cells Following Vaccination in Humans.

Basu M, Fucile C, Piepenbrink M, Bunce C, Man LX, Liesveld J, Rosenberg A, Keefer M, Kobie JJ

AIDS research and human retroviruses.. 2023 July 39 (7):350-366. Epub 03/22/2023.

Adverse Events and Subsequent Management Associated With Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation.

Jeoung S, Man LX, Mandych AK, Schmale IL

OTO open.. 2023 7 (3):e70. Epub 08/09/2023.

Crenotherapy as a Complementary and Integrative Treatment for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Discussion of Current Evidence Limitations.

Nimmagadda SV, Schmale IL, Man LX

American journal of rhinology & allergy.. 2022 July 36 (4):529-538. Epub 02/23/2022.

Actinomyces Acute Rhinosinusitis Complicated by Subperiosteal Abscess in an Immunocompromised 12-Year-Old: Case Report and Literature Review.

Nimmagadda SV, Man LX, McKenna MK, Faria JJ, Schmale IL

Case reports in otolaryngology.. 2022 2022 :7058653. Epub 04/11/2022.

Microbiomics of irrigation with xylitol or in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Lambert PA, Gill AL, Gill SR, Allen PD, Man LX

Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology.. 2021 February 6 (1):64-70. Epub 01/21/2021.

Utilization of Invasive Procedures for Adult Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

McCoul ED, Weinreich HM, Mulder H, Man LX, Schulz K, Shin JJ

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2020 November 163 (5):963-970. Epub 06/11/2020.

Total intravenous anaesthesia versus inhaled anaesthesia for endoscopic sinus surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Kolia NR, Man LX

Rhinology.. 2019 December 157 (6):402-410. Epub 1900 01 01.

Health Care Utilization and Prescribing Patterns for Adult Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

McCoul ED, Weinreich HM, Mulder H, Man LX, Schulz K, Shin JJ

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2019 June 160 (6):1071-1080. Epub 02/05/2019.

Evaluating metrics of responsiveness using patient-reported outcome measures in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Lidder AK, Detwiller KY, Price CP, Kern RC, Conley DB, Shintani-Smith S, Welch KC, Chandra RK, Peters AT, Grammer LC, Man LX, Schleimer RP, Tan BK

International forum of allergy & rhinology.. 2017 February 7 (2):128-134. Epub 11/07/2016.

The effect of antibiotics on the microbiome in acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Merkley MA, Bice TC, Grier A, Strohl AM, Man LX, Gill SR

International forum of allergy & rhinology.. 2015 October 5 (10):884-93. Epub 07/30/2015.

Calcific neck mass in an adolescent girl. Pilomatricoma with heterotopic ossification.

Bice TC, Walker RD, Man LX

JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery.. 2014 October 140 (10):981-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome: a facial nerve center perspective.

Rivera-Serrano CM, Man LX, Klein S, Schaitkin BM

Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS.. 2014 August 67 (8):1050-4. Epub 05/02/2014.

A large submucosal mass with prominent superficial vessels.

Greene BJ, Topf MC, Meyers SP, Man LX

JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery.. 2014 February 140 (2):177-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

The effect of intranasal fluticasone propionate irrigations on salivary cortisol, intraocular pressure, and posterior subcapsular cataracts in postsurgical chronic rhinosinusitis patients.

Man LX, Farhood Z, Luong A, Fakhri S, Feldman RM, Orlander PR, Citardi MJ

International forum of allergy & rhinology.. 2013 December 3 (12):953-7. Epub 10/02/2013.

Endoscopic trans(naso)orbital management of supraorbital mucoceles with biliary T-tube stenting.

Man LX, McLean CC, Pierce ML, Fakhri S

The Laryngoscope.. 2013 February 123 (2):326-30. Epub 09/10/2012.

Pilot study comparing total intravenous anesthesia to inhalational anesthesia in endoscopic sinus surgery: novel approach of blood flow quantification.

Gomez-Rivera F, Cattano D, Ramaswamy U, Patel CB, Altamirano A, Man LX, Luong A, Chen Z, Citardi MJ, Fakhri S

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology.. 2012 November 121 (11):725-32. Epub 1900 01 01.

Pathology quiz case 2. Metastatic calcium phosphate deposition secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Basañez IZ, Fakhri S, Ho T, Man LX

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery.. 2012 April 138 (4):429-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

Antibiotic prophylaxis in uncontaminated neck dissection.

Man LX, Beswick DM, Johnson JT

The Laryngoscope.. 2011 July 121 (7):1473-7. Epub 06/10/2011.

Postmatch findings in otolaryngology residency applicants with publication misrepresentation.

Man LX, Beswick DM, Johnson JT, Schaitkin BM

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2011 June 144 (6):1011-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Publication misrepresentation among otolaryngology residency applicants.

Beswick DM, Man LX, Johnston BA, Johnson JT, Schaitkin BM

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.. 2010 December 143 (6):815-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Mucosal bridge and pitting of the true vocal fold: an unusual complication of cidofovir injection.

Man LX, Statham MM, Rosen CA

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology.. 2010 April 119 (4):236-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Abdominal wall following free TRAM or DIEP flap reconstruction: a meta-analysis and critical review.

Man LX, Selber JC, Serletti JM

Plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2009 September 124 (3):752-764. Epub 1900 01 01.

Complementary and alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis.

Man LX

Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery.. 2009 June 17 (3):226-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

Systematic review of cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty outcomes for femoral neck fractures.

Ahn J, Man LX, Park S, Sodl JF, Esterhai JL

Clinical orthopaedics and related research.. 2008 October 466 (10):2513-8. Epub 07/24/2008.

The future of the orthopaedic clinician-scientist. Part I: The potential role of MD-PhD students considering orthopaedic surgery.

Ahn J, Man LX, Wanderer J, Bernstein J, Iannotti JP

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume.. 2008 August 90 (8):1794-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Educating future leaders of medical research: analysis of student opinions and goals from the MD-PhD SAGE (Students' Attitudes, Goals, and Education) survey.

Ahn J, Watt CD, Man LX, Greeley SA, Shea JA

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2007 July 82 (7):633-45. Epub 1900 01 01.

Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of having a child with a congenital digital anomaly.

Man LX, Chang B

Plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2006 January 117 (1):301-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Lentiviral gene therapy with platelet-derived growth factor B sustains accelerated healing of diabetic wounds over time.

Man LX, Park JC, Terry MJ, Mason JM, Burrell WA, Liu F, Kimball BY, Moorji SM, Lee JA, Breitbart AS

Annals of plastic surgery.. 2005 July 55 (1):81-6; discussion 86. Epub 1900 01 01.

A simple method of designing a bilobed flap using a triangle template.

Man LX, Chang B

Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.].. 2004 October 30 (10):1345-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology (2023)

Chapter: Complementary/Integrative Medicine

Authors: Man LX, Nguyen DK, Jueng JJ, Seidman MD

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health, Baltimore 2023

The Frontal Sinus (2022)

Chapter: Pathophysiology of the Failed Frontal Sinus and Its Implications for Medical Management

Authors: Man LX, Korban Z, Fakhri S

Publisher: Thieme, Stuttgart 2022

Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery (2019)

Chapter: Sphenopalatine artery ligation/Internal Maxillary Artery Ligation

Authors: Man LX, Fakhri S, Luong A, Citardi MJ

Publisher: Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia 2019

Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 3rd ed (2017)

Chapter: Surgical Management of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Authors: Man LX, Ferguson BJ

Publisher: Elsevier 2017

Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 3rd ed (2017)

Chapter: Endoscopic Approach to the Frontal Sinus

Authors: Schaitkin BM, Man LX

Publisher: Elsevier 2017

Bailey's Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology (2014)

Chapter: Complementary and Alternative medicine

Authors: Man LX, Sorrel NC

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2014

Atlas of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery (2013)

Chapter: Sphenopalatine artery ligation

Authors: Man LX, Fakhri S, Luong A, Citardi MJ

Publisher: Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia 2013

Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (2013)

Chapter: Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base

Authors: Man LX, Luong A, Citardi MJ, Fakhri S

Publisher: Springer 2013

Revision Sinus Surgery (2008)

Chapter: Allergy and the patient requiring revision sinus surgery

Authors: Man LX, Ferguson BJ

Publisher: Springer, Berlin 2008

Operative Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd ed (2008)

Chapter: Office-based diagnosis of sinonasal disorders

Authors: Ferguson BJ, Man LX, Sedgh J

Publisher: Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia 2008

The Sinus Bone Graft (2006)

Chapter: Gene Therapy of Growth Factors for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Authors: Giannobile WV, Kimball BY, Man LX

Publisher: Quintessence Publishing, Chicago 2006

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

It's great working with Dr. Man

Sep 14, 2024

I am always happy to see Dr. Man. He is kind and amiable and always listens carefully to my description of symptoms and my concerns. During the examination and treatment, his movements are always very gentle and delicate. I can feel his meticulous care for the patients. He always considers the patients in every way. After each examination, he shows me and my husband the video of the examination and explains it to us in plain language so that we can understand it easily and answer our questions one by one patiently. He always spend enough time with me and discussion of any proposed treatment. His professionalism, respect, care and compassion for patients have earned his patients' complete trust. I would highly recommend Dr. Man to others.

Aug 11, 2024

3.8

Unfortunately, the provider did not have the opportunity to familiarize himself with my unusual condition. [...] When I asked if he had had any previous patients with my presentation/condition , he said fortunately no, but unfortunately for me. [...] He was very thorough with the scoping and explained areas of the nostril that we were viewing on the screen [...]. He was very sympathetic [...]I would recommend him highly for normal sinus-related conditions, but not to patients with my special needs.

Jul 18, 2024

5.0

This visit was post-operative. During the sinus cleaning Dr. Man was always very gentle and careful and he asked me if it hurt? After the treatment Dr. Man played the video recording and explained to my husband and me how it works so that we understand the importance of post-operative care and make me more confident of a full recovery. Every time see him my husband and I feel very happy and I feel his meticulous care. Dr. Man is a very responsible and excellent doctor who always tries his best to treat patients and relieve their pain. He is worthy of our trust. I highly recommend Dr. Man to others.

Jul 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Man always patiently answers all my questions in detail, discussing with me and letting me know the options, risks ,benefits and effects of all treatment plans, helping me eliminate my fear and worries. He is truly a rare and excellent doctor who serves his patients wholeheartedly. I would and do highly recommend him to all my family and friends who need an otolaryngologist!

May 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Man is a skilled physician and communicates well.

May 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Man is unlike any doctor I have had! He is thoughtful, kind, and considers my heath concerns holistically. I wish he could be my primary care physician!

Apr 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Man listened and explained very well

Mar 29, 2024

5.0

Dr.Man really put me at ease and explained everything he was going to do, He makes his patients feel comfortable by carefully explaining each step and listening to their concerns. He was very knowledgeable and had a great bedside manner. Dr. Man is an excellent doctor! It is hard to find a doctor like him who always does everything he can to take care of his patients. I would and do highly recommend him to all my family and friends who need an otolaryngologist!

Mar 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Man is an incredible doctor. He is so genuinely caring and invested. He was so dedicated to fix my problem that we took SO much time for my appointment, it probably equaled two appointments if not more. He involved me in my care, which I like and appreciate very much from a provider and we were able to solve the issue so that I don't have to come back. Dr. Schmale was also wonderful for hopping in and helping. The whole process everyone, especially Dr. Man, were very kind and respectful and made sure I was pain free and comfortable with everything. I wish all doctors were like him.

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Very informative and went above and beyond my expectations.

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Man was very attentive and very deliberate in assessing my issues and explaining various aspects and alternatives on how to address them. He was very clear in his explanations and it felt like he was conversing with me at an appropriate level of understanding-- not talking down nor over my head. It was a very comfortable, collaborative and pleasant interaction.

Feb 01, 2024

5.0

A very thorough visit, and also the attending nurse was good.

Jan 23, 2024

5.0

Awesome!

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

I absolutely love Dr Man

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Man is ALWAYS so great regarding all aspects of my treatment and my needs!

Oct 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Man is great!

Sep 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Man is excellent. He explains things thoroughly and respectfully. He has a conversation and gets your input. I have already recommended him. I have complete confidence in him.

Sep 27, 2023

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Man to my friends.

Sep 05, 2023

5.0

The Doctor even took the time to help me get on my chart

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

No concerns with Dr. Man. He has always been very thorough, extremely knowledgeable and open to discussion

Aug 21, 2023

3.8

Dr Man does not have a very good "bed-side" manner. He seems shy and/ or just doesnt like/want to interact with me.

Jul 25, 2023

5.0

Doctor was very understanding and helped lessen the nerviousness I had about procedure

Jul 24, 2023

2.0

I have considerable loss of taste and smell. Dr. Man was interested in explaining the statistics about that for people 'my age' --I'm 70. I got the vibe that I'm old and that's that. I had to push to see If there were any treatments which he explained there were but likely wouldn't do me any good. The resident who did my work up and who I spent most of my time with treated me with dignity and respect. I learned more from him than Dr. Man. Dr. Man seemed to think not being able to taste or smell is just a quality of life issue which isn't that big of a deal. Well it deserves respect and empathy.I waited for over a decade to talk to my primary care doctor about it. She respected my concern and made the referral.

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Man is an outstanding physician and a very kind person.

Jul 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Man was excellent. He really put me at ease and explained everything he was going to do and what his recommendations were. He was very knowledgeable and had a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him.

Jun 27, 2023

5.0

Excellent

May 26, 2023

5.0

Good.

Apr 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Man is the absolute best of the best!

Feb 18, 2023

5.0

This was my first visit to Dr Man. He was very thorough and friendly.

Jan 31, 2023

5.0

I am always impressed with Dr. Man. He has a great bedside manner and always listens attentively. He makes his patients feel comfortable by explaining each step and listening to their concerns. One of my favorite things about him is the way he explains and shows you exactly what is going on with your scans and scopes. I have frequently told friends and family about him and suggest they see him with their ENT needs

Jan 12, 2023

5.0

Good

Dec 18, 2022

5.0

He had close to zero knowledge about my condition

Nov 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Mann is excellent

Nov 14, 2022

5.0

I was extremely pleased with Dr. Man's manner, expertise, time spent with me and explanation of my "issues.

Oct 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Man is best of several ENTs whom I've seen for a chronic sinus infection, best both at diagnosing the problem and treating it.

Sep 24, 2022

5.0

No issues with the care provider.

Sep 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Man was thorough in his evaluation.

Sep 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent in every way

Aug 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Man is an exceptional physician! Not easy to find drs. as good as him these days. Feel that he " has your back".

Aug 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Man is awesome!!As is everyone in the office.

Jun 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Man is the only one of four ENTs I have seen who has found ways to ameliorate my condition. He will be my ENT for as long as he wants to be.

Jun 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Man is an excellent physician! I would and do highly recommend him to all my family and friends who need an otolaryngologist!

Apr 14, 2022

5.0

I couldn't have had a better doctor than Dr. Man.

Mar 25, 2022

5.0

I have had nothing but care and concern form this r. He is above reproach and he is very considerate.

Mar 03, 2022