Dr. Byrd Recognized by Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital for Quality and Patient Safety
The Performance Improvement Quality Review (PIQR) Committee at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has commended otolaryngologist Michael Byrd, MD, for “recognizing a good catch.” Dr. Byrd, an assistant professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UTHealth’s McGovern Medical…
Dr. Conderman Elected Houston Society of Otolaryngology Officer
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Christian Conderman, MD, who joined the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in 2015, was elected secretary-treasurer of the Houston Society of Otolaryngology at the organization’s May meeting. Dr. Conderman was recruited to Memorial Hermann…
Texas Hill Country ENT Symposium 2016 Recap
More than 60 physicians participated in the biennial Texas Hill Country ENT Symposium, sponsored by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UTHealth’s McGovern Medical School. The two-day continuing medical education meeting was held last April at the Hyatt…
Earbud Volume Could Damage Hearing
Caryn McLellan, AuD, an audiologist at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, comments on the growing prevalence of hearing loss in the young adult population. Read the article on click2houston.com
AAO-HNS President Speaks at Otorhinolaryngology Frontiers 2015
Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD, FACS, FAAO-HNS, president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), was the guest speaker at Otorhinolaryngology Frontiers 2015, an annual event highlighting research endeavors and emerging technology in the diagnosis and management of…
Seven ORL Specialists Named to Top Doctors Lists for 2015
Five members of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery have been selected by their peers as outstanding physicians in Texas. Following an extensive nomination and research process conducted by Key Professional Media Inc., the results were published…
Ibrahim Alava, MD, Named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Ibrahim “Trey” Alava, MD, has been selected for fellowship status in the American College of Surgeons (ACS). An assistant professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical…
The Novel Use of the Laparoscopic Bipolar Vessel Sealing System in Endoscopic Laryngeal Surgery
Laryngeal Cyst Resection This is “Laryngeal Cyst Resection” by on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Jay K. Ferrell, MD; Benjamin Yang, MD; Uma Ramaswamy, MD; Ronda E. Alexander, MD Ibrahim Alava III,…
Dr. Citardi Discusses An Innovative In-Office Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis on Great Day Houston
Martin J. Citardi, MD appeared on Great Day Houston and discussed the Propel Mini implant. The implant can be placed in the ethmoid sinuses in the office for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. Wynard Crawford, a patient, shared his perspective….
2015 Highlights
Patient Success Stories With A Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid, One Good Ear Helps The Other Rapid Response And Multidisciplinary Teamwork Save A Young Man’s Life Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound Provides X-Marks-The-Spot Accuracy For Parathyroid Adenoma The Watson Case: An “Impossible” Surgery Makes…