Dr. Ibrahim Alava Recognized as a Texas Super Doctors Rising Star
Ibrahim “Trey” Alava, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, has been selected by his peers as a Super Doctors® Rising Star in Texas. Following an extensive independent nomination…
Beyond Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction: Correction of Nasal Valve Stenosis Adds Synergy to the Mix
It’s not uncommon for patients to continue to have breathing problems after undergoing various procedures for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Among those who failed to find relief from prior surgeries, including maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), is 56-year-old Rick Smith, who…
Ishaan Pavuluri Makes a Comeback
On Easter Sunday 2016, three-year-old Ishaan Pavuluri was with his family at a pool party at the home of a friend. After an Easter egg hunt, his mother, Deepthi Bollu, was inside helping Ishaan and his older brother change into…
Management of Odontogenic Cysts by Endonasal Endoscopic Techniques: A Systematic Review and Case Series
Poster presented at the 2017 American Rhinologic Society Spring Meeting (San Diego, CA). Video Channel
2016 Highlights
Patient Success Stories A Drug-Eluting Stent Offers A Young Man A Small-But-Mighty Solution To A Chronic Problem A Novel Lymphatic Imaging System And A Disease-Focused Treatment Team Improve Survivorship In Head And Neck Cancer The Petty Case: Setting A…
Eight ORL Specialists Named to Top Doctors Lists for 2016
Six members of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery have been selected by their peers as Super Doctors® in Texas. Following an extensive independent nomination and research process, the results were published in the June 2016 issue of Texas…
2016 International Presentations
Martin J. Citardi, MD , FACS Professor and Chair of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Dr. Citardi lectured on “Surgical Navigation: Past, Present and Future” and “Endoscopic Management of CSF Rhinorrhea” at the Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery…
ORL Department Announces Faculty Promotions
In recognition of his exemplary track record of clinical care, teaching and research, Soham Roy, MD, FACS, FAAP, has been promoted from associate professor to professor of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery with tenure. Dr. Roy received his undergraduate degree with…
Dr. Yuksel and Dr. Ho Receive Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards
Sancak Yuksel, MD, an otorhinolaryngologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and an associate professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at McGovern Medical School, has been recognized with the medical school’s Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award for the…
Resident Wins Award for Research at Houston Society of Otolaryngology Meeting
A CORE research grant from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation led to groundbreaking work in the lab, resulting in multiple manuscripts about chronic rhinosinusitis and first prize for the best resident research presentation at the May,…