Treatment for a Patient with Bulky Nasal Polyps Eroding the Skull Base
Alex Serna started losing his sense of smell gradually, and by early 2020, it was completely gone. Over the same two-year period, he developed a constant headache and his face progressively became misshapen. “I’m not a big complainer, so I…
Texas Center for Facial Plastic Surgery Introduces Special Offers for Comprehensive Facial Aesthetic Services
In a move towards broadening accessibility to facial rejuvenation, the Texas Center for Facial Plastic Surgery has introduced year-end specials aimed at individuals interested in enhancing their natural features. Tang Ho, MD, MSc chief of facial plastic surgery and associate…
A New Open Scheduling Initiative Connects ORL Physicians Directly with Their Patients
In the past, when patients booked an appointment with a doctor at UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology through its website, office staff members worked behind the scenes to make that office visit happen. Now patients may schedule directly with all physicians in…
Dr. Trey Alava Named Faculty Member of the Year by ORL Residents
Residents of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston have recognized Ibrahim “Trey” Alava III, MD, as Faculty Member of the Year for 2023. An associate professor of otorhinolaryngology, Dr. Alava is vice…
Dr. Yao Named to Houstonia Magazine’s Top Doctor List for 2023
Rhinologist William C. Yao, MD, associate professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has been named by his peers as a Top Doctor for 2023 by Houstonia magazine. Dr. Yao, who is co-director of…
Otolaryngology Residency Program Ranked High by Doximity
UTHealth Houston’s Otolaryngology Residency Program is the highest ranked ENT residency program with three or fewer residents among the 26 U.S. programs rated by Doximity, the largest online professional network for physicians in the United States. Doximity’s comprehensive physician database…
The Importance of Hearing Screening for All Age Groups
In recognition of World Hearing Day, an annual global advocacy event for raising awareness about hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care, UT Physicians audiologists provided no-cost hearing screenings to patients of all ages. The screenings were held Friday,…
Diagnosis and Repair of Empty Nose Syndrome in a Physician
Steven Sapsowitz, MD, a family physician practicing in The Woodlands, Texas, was hit with the end of a hockey stick at the age of 7 while living in New York City. The injury caused a severe deviated septum, with a…
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Receives AAFPRS Accreditation
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery, has granted formal accreditation of the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School…
Dr. Yao Named Among Castle Connolly’s Top AAPI Doctors
Rhinologist William C. Yao, MD, associate professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has been named among Castle Connolly’s Top Asian American and Pacific Islander Doctors 2023. This year marks the first time Castle…