BackTable ENT & Allergy

The go-to podcast for otolaryngologists, allergists, and head and neck surgeons. Tune in every week for practical, physician-led conversations on common and complex clinical topics in allergy, immunology otolaryngology, rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery. Hear how experienced physicians approach real cases, and get practical advice from your peers in your field.

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Ep. 34 Optimizing Communication in the Outpatie...
In this episode, Dr. Bradley Block joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss tips for trust building and nonverbal communication with patients.
45 min
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Ep. 33 Single Sided Deafness in Children with D...
In this episode, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Anita Jeyakumar joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss screening, counseling, and treatment options for single sided deafness in children.
44 min
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Ep. 32 BackTable ENT First Year Podiversary!
Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan reflect on their first year of BackTable ENT podcast.
19 min
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Ep. 31 Mentorship, Feedback and Coaching with D...
Ep. 31 Mentorship, Feedback and Coaching with Dr. Carrie Francis by BackTable ENT
63 min
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Ep. 30 Revision Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with D...
In this episode, Dr. Ashleigh Halderman joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss preoperative, procedural, and postoperative considerations for revision sinus surgery.
58 min
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Ep. 29 Improving Access to Hearing Care Service...
In this episode, Dr. Carrie Nieman joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss disparities in hearing care for older adults and different care models to address these.
47 min
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Ep. 28 Music, Medicine and Ministry with Dr. Ma...
n this episode, Dr. Mark Williams joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss various diagnoses for voice problems, treatment options, and special considerations for treating singers.
54 min
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Ep. 27 Facial Feminization with Dr. Sarah Saxon
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Saxon joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the variety of facial feminization surgeries and important considerations for treating transgender patients.
43 min
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Ep. 26 Allergic Rhinitis and Immunotherapy with...
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Ryan joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss symptoms and comorbidities of allergic rhinitis, as well as current treatments such as decongestants, antihistamines, steroids, and immunotherapy.
58 min
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Ep. 25 Sialendoscopy with Dr. David Cognetti
In this episode, Dr. David Cognetti joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the workup for salivary gland obstruction and inflammation, the emerging use of sialendoscopy, and different approaches to sialolithotomy.
64 min
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Ep. 24 Navigating the "Hype" with Dr. Nina Shapiro
In this episode, pediatric otolaryngologist and author Dr. Nina Shapiro joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss writing for non-medical audiences, addressing health misinformation, and overcoming our own physician biases.
40 min
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Ep. 23 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Head and ...
In this episode, head & neck surgical oncologist Dr. Andrew Day joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan in discussing the screening, treatments, prevention, and current research over HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancers.
53 min
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Ep. 22 Pediatric Cochlear Implants with Dr. Pra...
In this episode, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Prashant Malhotra and our hosts discuss hearing evaluations, pediatric cochlear implants, surgery considerations for patients with inner ear malformations, and patient/family education.
59 min
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Ep. 21 Airway Surgery- What's in Your Toolbox? ...
In this episode, Dr. Laura Matrka and Dr. Mark Gerber join Dr. Romaine Johnson and Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss airway surgery. The evaluation of adult and pediatric patients requiring airway surgery is outlined.
53 min
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Ep. 20 Complete Cleft Care and Choosing Your Ow...
In this episode, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Steven Goudy joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and family education for children with cleft lips and cleft palates.
51 min
266
Ep. 19 Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer w...
In this episode, Dr. Adam Luginbuhl joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss immunotherapy for treatment of head and neck cancer.
41 min
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Ep. 18 Office Based Rhinology with Dr. Scott Fo...
In this episode, Dr. Scott Fortune joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss office-based rhinology procedures.
70 min
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Ep. 17 Endoscopic Ear Surgery with Dr. Brandon ...
In this episode, Dr. Alejandro Rivas and Dr. Brandon Isaacson join Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss endoscopic ear surgery.
55 min
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Ep. 16 Congenital Hearing Loss with Dr. Rachel ...
In this episode, Dr. Rachel St. John and Dr. Walter Kutz join hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss congenital hearing loss.
65 min
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Ep. 15 Adult Cochlear Implantation with Dr. Jac...
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Hunter joins hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss cochlear implantation in adults.
59 min
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Ep. 14 Quality & Safety In Pediatric ENT Panel ...
In this episode, Dr. Soham Roy, Dr. Jennifer Lavin, and Dr. Jonathan Ida join hosts Dr. Romaine Johnson and Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss quality improvement (QI) and safety in pediatric ENT.
58 min
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Ep. 13 Treatment of Nasal Polyps with Dr. Patri...
In this episode, Dr. Patricia Loftus joins Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to outline the diagnosis and management of patients with nasal polyps.
60 min
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Ep. 12 Lessons in Leadership- Early Career with...
In this episode, Dr. Dana Crosby joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss leadership in Otolaryngology and how to navigate and build a program from the ground up.
34 min
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Ep. 11 Love What You Do- Career Inspiration wit...
In this episode, Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss career inspiration and learning to thrive with an inspiring attitude.
48 min
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Ep. 10 Comprehensive Care For Deaf And Hard Of ...
In this episode, Dr. Rachel St. John joins our hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to speak about different aspects of care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, from counseling to medical treatment.
61 min