Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be among the top hospitals in the nation for ear, nose and throat care by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Thanks to our @NorthwesternMed team for your commitment to advancing discoveries and providing world-class care. breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

Approximately 450 physicians joined the @McGawGME of @NUFeinbergMed's #residency and #fellowship programs this year, beginning the next chapter of their medical training across @NorthwesternMed hospitals. Third-year resident physician Desmond Garner, MD, demonstrates a flexible #nasolaryngoscopy, or a “scope exam,” to directly examine the upper airway from the nasal cavity to the larynx. This procedure can be performed in awake patients to quickly diagnose various disorders of the head and neck. Read more: news.feinberg.northwestern.e…

David J. Fei-Zhang, MD, MBA (@DavidFeiZhang), will moderate a discussion on sustaining global #otolaryngology initiatives amid ongoing funding challenges. Attendees will explore innovative financing strategies, collaborative partnership models, and practical approaches to delivering equitable care and advancing research in resource-limited settings around the world. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… @AAOHNS @NUFeinbergMed #AAOHNS #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #OTOMTG26

Study co-authors David J. Fei-Zhang, MD, MBA (@DavidFeiZhang), and Jeffrey C. Rastatter, MD, MS, will present new findings on the relationship between food environments and outcomes in #HeadAndNeckMelanoma patients at @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26. This research explores how nutritional access and community-level factors intersect with racial and ethnic disparities, helping identify opportunities to improve outcomes and advance health equity. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… @LurieChildrens @NUFeinbergMed @LurieCancer #CancerResearch #HealthDisparities #AAOHNS

Katelyn O. Stepan, MD, at for a discussion on enhanced recovery after surgery (#ERAS) protocols in #HeadAndNeckCancer care. This session will highlight evidence-based approaches to improving patient outcomes, reducing complications, and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration throughout the perioperative period. #SurgicalInnovation #AAOHNS

At @AAOHNS ##OTOMTG26, study co-authors David J. Fei-Zhang, MD, MBA (@DavidFeiZhang), and Jeffrey C. Rastatter, MD, MS, will present findings examining how food environment vulnerability may influence outcomes among patients with #TongueCarcinoma. The study highlights the complex interaction between community-level factors, social influences on health, and cancer outcomes, offering important insights into drivers of disparities in diagnosis and survival. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… @LurieChildrens @NUFeinbergMed @LurieCancer #HeadAndNeckCancer #AAOHNS

Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS (@kidsentdoc), will serve as a mentor for a @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26 course focused on the diagnosis and management of #laryngomalacia, the most common cause of noisy breathing in infants. Participants will explore disease severity, treatment options, atypical presentations, and interdisciplinary approaches that can improve outcomes and quality of life for children with laryngomalacia and related #AerodigestiveConditions. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… @LurieChildrens @NUFeinbergMed #otolaryngology #AAOHNS

At @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26, Claus-Peter Richter, MD, PhD, will present research examining how #SynchrotronRadiation phase-contrast imaging can advance our understanding of #CochlearImplantation. This work highlights the potential of ultra-high-resolution imaging to improve electrode design, insertion strategies, and tonotopic stimulation while providing valuable insights into cochlear anatomy and implantation outcomes. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… #HearingResearch #CochlearImplants #Otology #AAOHNS

Medical students attending can hear insights from Whitney E. Liddy, MD, during "Preparing for #ResidencyInterviews." Through expert guidance, interactive discussion, and mock interviews, attendees will learn practical strategies for showcasing their strengths, navigating challenging questions, and approaching residency interviews with confidence. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… @NUFeinbergMed #ResidencyMatch #FuturePhysicians #AAOHNS

Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS (@kidsentdoc), at @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26 for a discussion on how allyship and inclusive practices can strengthen workforce resilience, support high-value care, and improve patient outcomes. This interactive session will explore strategies that advance recruitment, retention, innovation, and organizational performance while fostering equitable care across #otolaryngology practice settings. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… @LurieChildrens @NUFeinbergMed #WorkforceDevelopment #AAOHNS

Whitney E. Liddy, MD, will moderate the #EndocrineSurgery scientific oral presentations at @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26. This session highlights new research and clinical advances in #EndocrineSurgery, providing a forum for discussion around innovations that continue to improve care for patients with #thyroid, #parathyroid, and related #EndocrineDisorders. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… #HeadAndNeckSurgery #AAOHNS

At @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26, Yash J. Patil, MD, MPH, will present on current approaches to diagnosing and managing malignant sinonasal and anterior #SkullBaseTumors. Using a multidisciplinary, case-based tumor board format, this session will explore advances in surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies, including #immunotherapy, neoadjuvant therapies, care pathways, and emerging technologies that are shaping outcomes for patients with these complex cancers. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… #HeadAndNeckCancer #SkullBaseSurgery #MedicalEducation #AAOHNS

James A. Burns, MD, will serve as a panelist during the popular "Ask the Experts" session at @AAOHNS #OTOMTG26. Designed around complex and challenging clinical scenarios, this interactive discussion brings together leading experts in #laryngology and #BronchoEsophagology to examine difficult cases, share perspectives, and explore evidence-based approaches to patient care. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… #MedicalEducation #AAOHNS

Join Reena Dhanda-Patil, MD, at #OTOMTG26 as she discusses updated @AAOHNS position statements for the surgical management of obstructive #SleepApnea in pediatric and adult patients. This session will review the latest evidence supporting a wide range of #SleepSurgery approaches, including #HypoglossalNerveStimulation, tongue base procedures, #uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, #tonsillectomy and #adenoidectomy, maxillomandibular advancement, and more. breakthroughsforphysicians.n… #SleepMedicine #AAOHNS

An awake, in-office approach to high-risk #OropharyngealStenosis repair may help select patients avoid #tracheostomy and general anesthesia. A case study featuring Andrew P. Stein, MD, explores this innovative technique and its potential clinical impact. Read more: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

Reena Dhanda-Patil, MD, will serve as Program Committee Chair for the International Surgical Sleep Society’s (@SleepSurgery) Annual Meeting October 15–16 in Los Angeles, California. In conjunction with the @AAOHNS Annual Meeting (#OTOMTG26), #ISSS2026 focuses on innovation and patient-centered care specific to #SleepSurgery. Learn more or register now: surgicalsleep.org/meetings/a…

Join our #otolaryngology experts at the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (@AAOHNS) Annual Meeting & OTO Expo from October 17 to 20 in Los Angeles, California. As the premier event in otolaryngology, attendees will learn about groundbreaking #research and best practices, participate in dynamic networking events and discover the latest advances in the field. View all @NorthwesternMed presenters: breakthroughsforphysicians.n… #OTOMTG26

In this episode of Better Edge, Reena Dhanda-Patil, MD, discusses her journey into #otolaryngology and the importance of a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Dhanda-Patil emphasizes the rapid advances in #SleepMedicine and surgery, highlighting her commitment to integrating innovative techniques and multidisciplinary strategies to address complex health issues, particularly #ObstructiveSleepApnea. Listen here: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

In this episode of #BetterEdge, Kevin C. Welch, MD (@igotsinus), professor of #Otolaryngology–#HeadAndNeckSurgery at Northwestern Medicine, talks about his recent study that evaluated if #EndoscopicSinusSurgery affects the long term risk of #asthma and #bronchiectasis in patients with #ChronicRhinosinusitis. Drawing from a large retrospective cohort with extended follow up, the study explored differences in outcomes by disease severity and #NasalPolyp status. The episode also highlights how these findings may inform clinical decision making and patient counseling in the management of #RefractoryCRS. Listen here: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

A female patient in her late 30s presented with progressive #NasalObstruction and loss of smell, symptoms initially consistent with common sinonasal conditions. A multidisciplinary team including #Otolaryngologist Alexander L. Schneider, MD, helped the patient address these #sinonasal and #intracranial symptoms through a unified surgical strategy. Learn how: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…

In a recent study co-authored by Andrew P. Stein, MD, @NorthwesternMed #otolaryngologists discovered a novel localized approach to #VoiceMasculinization that may help expand treatment options for patients reluctant to pursue systemic #testosterone therapy. Read the study: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…