Otolaryngologists Play a Critical Role in the Management of Sleep Disorders
With their extensive knowledge of the upper respiratory tract and its relation to sleep quality, otolaryngologists are uniquely qualified to manage sleep disorders related to the airway, especially obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Both conditions may be caused by…
Dr. William Yao Celebrates 10 Years of Service to UTHealth Houston
William C. Yao, MD, chief of rhinology, residency program director, and an associate professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School, was recognized for 10 years of service at UTHealth Houston in the 2025-2026 academic year. Dr. Yao,…
Event Recap: The 2026 Cancun ENT Colloquium
Seventy physicians attended the 2026 Cancun ENT Colloquium, a three-day CME meeting co-sponsored by UTHealth Houston and Rush University. The event was held in February 13-15, 2026 at the Barceló Maya Palace, an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. This three-day…
Dr. Martin Citardi Delivers the 2025 Duncavage Lecture on AI for Surgeons
Martin J. Citardi, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, presented the 10th annual Duncavage Lectureship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in September. The series brings a visiting professor to Nashville…
Vigilance and Multidisciplinary Surgical Expertise Give a Two-Time Cancer Survivor a Fresh Start
In 2024, while using a magnifying mirror to put on makeup, Meredith Young spotted a slightly thicker area on her neck near her right earlobe. “It was very subtle – nothing to set off alarm bells,” she says. “One of…
Dr. Nicholas Rossi Joins UTHealth Houston’s Pediatric ENT Team
Pediatric otorhinolaryngologist Nicholas A. Rossi, MD has joined the faculty of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston as an assistant professor. Dr. Rossi will see children and adolescents at the department’s new satellite clinic located…
Dr. Martin Citardi Named to Super Doctors Honor Roll
Martin J. Citardi, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has been named to the Texas Super Doctors® list for the 15th consecutive year, earning him a place on the Super Doctors…
Barry Ballou Can Finally Breathe
Retired architectural engineer Barry Ballou has endured nearly a an inability to breathe through his nose. Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, Ballou, who is 64, had used a CPAP machine for 18 years. In early 2024, he developed an fluid…
Dr. Karim Asi Joins the Otorhinolaryngology Team at UTHealth Houston
Karim Asi, MD, a fellowship-trained laryngologist, has joined the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston as an assistant professor. He focuses his practice on disorders of the voice, airway, and swallowing. Treatment by…
Dr. Vivian Kaul Named Faculty Member of the Year
Otolaryngology residents at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston have recognized Vivian F. Kaul, MD, as Faculty Member of the Year for 2025. Dr. Kaul, a fellowship-trained neurotologist recruited in 2023, is chief of otology, neurotology, and lateral skull base…