Dr. Brent Senior

Dr. Brent A. Senior, MD, FACS, FARS

Dr. Brent Senior is an ENT specialist practicing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is known for rhinology, endoscopic sinus surgery and anterior skull base surgery.

Harold C. Pillsbury III Distinguished Professor, Vice Chair of Academics and Outreach, and Chief of the Division of Rhinology, Allergy and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at UNC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.

About Dr. Brent Senior: Profile and Identity

• Full Name: Brent A. Senior, MD, FACS, FARS
• Credentials: MD, FACS, FARS
• Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
• Subspecialty: Rhinology, allergy and endoscopic skull base surgery
• Other Role: Faculty appointment in Neurosurgery, UNC
• Languages: English
• Gender: Male (MediFind)
• New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients on MediFind
• Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

UNC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

• City: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Appointments: (984) 974-6484, option 2
• Surgery Scheduler: (919) 966-8961

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Endoscopic minimally invasive treatment of sinusitis
• CSF rhinorrhea (spinal fluid leak from the nose)
• Tumors of the anterior skull base
• Surgical treatment of sleep apnea and snoring
• Allergy
• Nasal polyps and endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, University of Michigan Medical School, 1990
• Residency: General Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, 1990 to 1991
• Residency: Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, combined Boston University and Tufts University program, 1991 to 1995
• Fellowship: Rhinology and sinus surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 1995 to 1996

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: Not stated on the sources reviewed; confirm with the American Board of Otolaryngology
• License: Otolaryngology, North Carolina (MediFind)
• Hospital Affiliation: UNC Hospitals
• Academic Appointments: Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery, UNC; Division Chief since 2008

Insurance

Plans shown on MediFind for Dr. Brent Senior (verified September 30, 2026). The list shown there may be partial:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• UnitedHealthcare
• Humana

Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• President of the American Rhinologic Society, 2010 to 2011; later Executive Vice President
• Secretary General, International Rhinologic Society; Editor, Rhinology Online (2021 to present)
• Helped create International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, the American Rhinologic Society’s journal
• Co-editor of The Frontal Sinus (2nd edition) and Rhinology and Allergy: Clinical Reference Guide
• American Rhinologic Society Cottle Award; AAO-HNS Humanitarian of the Year (2005); ACS/Pfizer International Volunteer of the Year (2021)

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• UNC Otolaryngology profile
• UNC Otolaryngology contact page
• MediFind listing
• Plural Publishing author biography

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Brent Senior known for?

Dr. Brent Senior is known for rhinology, endoscopic sinus surgery and anterior skull base surgery.

Where does Dr. Brent Senior practice?

He practices with UNC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

How can I book with Dr. Brent Senior?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.

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