EDUCATION INFO:
1977 - BA, Furman University
1981 - Doctorate of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
June 1981-July 1982 - Internship in Surgery - National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda,                 Maryland
August 1983-August - 1987 Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and neck surgery - National Medical                 Center, Bethesda, Maryland

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Medical Anthropology

AREAS OF INTEREST:
Ethnographic Studies of Waterborne Illnesses
Actor Networks in Sudan Medical Missions

DISSERTATION COMMITTE:
Thomas Leatherman
David Simmons
Ann Kingsolver


ADVISORS:
Tom Leatherman
David Simmons


PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED:
Tonsillectomy-Adenoidectomy, study Group of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck                 Surgery - June 1990-1992
Main speaker: Advances in the Treatment of Pediatric Infections,” North Charleston, SC,                 Coliseum, May 10,1998.
Roper Hospital, “Oysters and Pearls,” Charleston, SC, February 20,1998

CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
Otolaryngeal Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, April 14-23, 1986.

Dilemmas in Rhinoplasty-McCollough Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic, Birmingham, Alabama, March 13-18,1986.

Bronchoesphagology - Chavalier Jackson Clinic, Temple University, April 7-11,1986.

Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection - University of Michigan, September 16-29,1985.

Surgery of the Ear - Minnesota Ear, Head, and Neck Clinic, June 2-6,1986.

Temporal Bone Surgery - The EAR Institute, Nashville, Tennessee, April 3-7, 1987.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - Vanderbilt University, August 19-20,1988.

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Home study Course, CME , 40 credit hours, 1989-1990.

Cochlear Implantation - Colorado Otologic Research Center, January 18-20,1989.

Cochlear Implantation - Denver Eat Institute, January 19-23, 1990.

Cochlear Corporation’s, “Cochlear Implant Surgery Workshop,” February 13-15,1991.

American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, September 24-26,1991.

American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting, September 13-14,1992.

Roper Hospital Oncology Conference, CME, 8 credit hours, 1992.

Roper Hospital, “Otitis-Prone Children,” Charleston, SC, March4,1993.

Roper Hospital, “Helping Your Patients to Quit Smoking,” Charleston, SC, march 29,1993.

Roper Hospital, “SC/NC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery assembly, Charleston, SC, September 9-12,1993.

American Medical Association, Physician’s Recognition Award, April 1, 1992 - April 1, 1994.

Roper Hospital, “Combating Resistance in CAP,” Charleston, SC, January 28,1995.

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Home Study Course, CME, 40 credit hours, 1993-1994.

Roper Hospital, “Sexuality Education & STD’s in the 1900's, Charleston, SC, January 28,1995.

American Academy of Otolaryngology, San Antonio, Texas, CME, 283 credit hours, February 6-September 1,1995.

Roper Hospital, “Medical Management of Sinusitis,” Charleston, SC, February 15,1995.

Roper Hospital Oncology Conference, Charleston, SC, August 1995.

Roper Hospital, “Current Concepts in ENT for Primary Care,” Charleston, SC, August 25-26,1995.

Roper Hospital, “Cranial Nerve Imaging,” Summerville, SC, October 19,1995.

Center for Laryngeal and Voice Disorders, “The Obstructed Airway,” Savannah, Georgia, October 26-27,1995.

Roper Hospital, “Antibiotic Management of URTI,” Charleston, SC January 16,1996.

Roper Hospital, “Genetic Diseases of the Rich and Famous,” Charleston, SC, January 30,1996.

Pediatrics Educational Conference, Presentation: “Pediatric Airway Problems,” February 1,1996.

University of PA Medical Center, “advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of sleep Apnea and Snoring,” Orlando, Florida , February 16-18,1996.

Roper Hospital Sleep/Wake Disorder Conference, Charleston, SC, April 19,1996.

Roper Hospital Oncology Conference, Charleston, SC, April 1996.

Christian Medical & Dental Society, Saline Solution Conference, Charlotte, NC, September 27-28,1996.

American Academy of Otolaryngology, CME, 23 credit hours, September 20-30,1996.

Christian Medical & Dental Society, Balancing Faith, Family, & Practice Conference, Charlotte, NC, October 31-November 3,1996.

NAMCP. “Managed Care: The Principles,” Charleston, SC, October 12,1996.

Cochlear Implant - Surgical Training Workshop, April 1997.

Roper Hospital, “Oysters and Pearls,” Charleston, SC, February 20,1998.

Main speaker: Advances in the Treatment of Pediatric Infections,” North Charleston, SC, Coliseum, May 10,1998.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Workshop, Vanderbilt University, August 19-20,1998.

American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting & CME, San Antonio, Texas, September 13-30,1998.

Roper Hospital, “ENT Update 2002,” Charleston, SC, April 2002.

South Carolina Hospital association TAP Conference, CME 7.5 credit hours, Hilton Head, SC, September 26-28,2002.

CareAlliance Health Services, “2002 Coding Reimbursement Update for Otolaryngologists,” CME 6.0 credit hours, Charleston, SC, October 25,2002.

The Governance Institute Leadership Conference for Trustee/Physicians/Executives, CME, 15.5 credit hours, white Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, October 20-23,2003.

American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting & CME, Orlando, Florida, September 19-24,2004.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Nasopharyngeal Rhabdomyosarcoma In An Adult With Intra cranial and Infraorbital Extension.

Dellitalso AM, Weinstein ZR, Deal JL. Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal, 1986 Sept;65(9); 45-9.

Unusual Manifestations of Arsenic Intoxication. Zaloga,OP, Deal JL, Spurling T, Richter J, Chernow LL> American Journal of Medical Sciences. 1985 May; 289(5): 210A

Gastroesophogeal Fundoplication Improves Symptoms in Refractory Asthma. Zaloga OP, Chernow B, Chin R, Deal JL, et.al. American Surgeon. 1983 July; 49(7)403-404.

High-Dose Ultraviolet C Light Inactivates Spores of Bacillus Atrophaeus and Bacillus Anthracis Sterne on Non-Reflective Surfaces'. Marie U. Owens, Michael O. Shoemaker, Gregory B. Knudson, Janet E. Meszaros, Jeffery L. Deal. November 2005, Applied Biosafety.

AWARDS:
Sole Patent Holder for the Ultraviolet Area Sterilizer and Method of Area Sterilization. December 2, 2003. Patent # 6,656,424

FELLOWSHIPS:
Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery since 1984.

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1993.

President of the Medical Staff of Bon Secours-St. Francis Hospital - 2002-2004

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners - July 1982.

Medical License in South Carolina - #12384.

Certified by American Board of Otolaryngology - October 1987.

Member of the South Carolina Medical Association.

Member of the south Carolina Medical Society.

Clinical Instructor - Medical University of South Carolina 1988-present

Appointed to the Practice Management Committee of the American academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery- May 1987-1992.

Tonsillectomy-Adenoidectomy, study Group of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - June 1990-1992.

Medical Advisor for Sudan, Mustard Seed International., 2006-2007

EMAIL:
jldeal@comcast.net