BackTable ENT

The BackTable ENT Podcast is a resource for otolaryngologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice on all things ear, nose, and throat. Tune in to the BackTable ENT Podcast every week for candid conversations about rhinology, laryngology, otology, and head and neck surgery.

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Ep. 140 Unpacking DEI: Advancing Patient Care i...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah sits down with pediatric Otolaryngologist, Dr. Erynne Faucett at the University California Davis-Sacramento to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field in Otolaryngology and its importance.
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Ep. 139 Radiofrequency Ablation: Modern Managem...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. David Goldenberg, head and neck surgeon and department chair at PennState Health in Pennsylvania, discuss radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of thyroid nodules.
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Ep. 138 Crafting Clinical Care Pathways in Pedi...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah sits down with Dr. Anthony Sheyn, associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Tennesse-Memphis and Dr. Jennifer Lavin, associate professor of otolaryngology at Northwestern University-Feinberg, to talk about what clinical care pathways are and their usage in the field of pediatric otolaryngology.
30 min
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Ep. 137 Balloon Sinuplasty: Evolution, Efficacy...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ayesha Khalid, rhinologist with Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, discuss balloon sinuplasty indications, techniques, and post-operative management.
62 min
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Ep. 136 Oido, Nariz y Juegos: Gamificación en O...
En este episodio de BackTable ENT, Dr. Cristóbal Langdon de Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona y Dr. Serafín Sánchez de Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena de Sevilla discuten los beneficios educativos de gamificación en la otorrinolaringología.
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Ep. 135 Cutaneous SCC: Evaluating Risks and Nav...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah sit down with Dr. Gina Jefferson, professor and division chief of head and neck surgery at the University of Mississippi, to discuss the challenges of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).
61 min
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Ep. 134 The Tympa Health Journey: From Clinical...
In this episode, Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Krishan Ramdoo, CEO and founder of TympaHealth, a London-based startup that has developed an all-in-one device for hearing health assessment which incorporates otoscopy and microsuction functionalities.
41 min
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Ep. 133 Evolving Pediatric Airway Surgery: A Lo...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Deepak Mehta, pediatric otolaryngologist and director of the complex airway program at Texas Children’s Hospital, discuss Deepak’s work advancing pediatric airway surgery in India. This unique episode addresses the challenges and rewards of building a sustainable global health collaboration.
43 min
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Ep. 132 Challenges and Innovations in Pediatric...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Nikhila Raol, pediatric otolaryngologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Associate Professor at Emory University, discuss management of pediatric dysphagia.
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Ep. 131 In-Office Ear Tubes in Children with Dr...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Jordan Schramm of Peak Pediatric ENT in Provo, Utah, chats with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan about in-office ear tubes for children.
54 min
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Ep. 130 Surgical Ergonomics: The Unseen Risk to...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Drs. Julie Wei and Geeta Lal, a surgical oncologist at the University of Iowa and current president of the Society of Surgical Ergonomics, discuss the importance of ergonomics in surgery.
53 min
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Ep. 129 American Head and Neck Society Scholars...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Tammara Watts, surgeon-scientist at Duke University, sits down with host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss two exciting scholarship opportunities for medical students available through the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS).
38 min
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Ep. 128 Free Flaps 101 with Dr. Eli Gordin
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Eli Gordin, microvascular surgeon at UT Southwestern, joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss free flap surgery. This high-yield episode walks listeners through the basics of microvascular surgery, from indications to management of surgical complications.
79 min
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Ep. 127 In-Office Facelifts with Dr. Demetri Ar...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Demetri Arnaoutakis, a facial plastic surgeon, and host Dr. Gopi Shah discuss planning and execution of in-office facelifts.
53 min
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Ep. 126 Odontogenic Sinusitis with Dr. John Craig
In this week’s episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah talk with Dr. John Craig, chief of Rhinology and co-director of the Skull Base Center at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, about odontogenic sinusitis (ODS).
59 min
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Ep. 125 Gender Affirming Voice Care with Sarah ...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Mark Courey (chief of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai) and Sarah Schneider (Speech Language Pathologist at UCSF) join host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss voice care for transgender patients.
89 min
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Ep. 124 The Role of Speech Pathology in Profess...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah is joined with speech language pathologist (SLP) Sarah Quintana, MS, CCC-SLP from Louisiana State University-Shreveport who specializes in gender-affirming voice, singing, voice rehabilitation, and remote service delivery models. Sarah and Gopi discuss the role of speech language pathology in the care of those with professional voices.
43 min
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Ep. 123 Health Equity Research in Pediatric Hea...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, pediatric otolaryngologists Dr. Anthony Sheyn (St. Jude Children’s Hospital & Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital), Dr. Jeffrey Rastatter (Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), and Dr. Daniel Chelius (Texas Children’s Hospital), discuss challenges and research in health equity in pediatric head and neck cancer care.
45 min
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Ep. 122 Evaluation and Management of Patients w...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Zara Patel, director of endoscopic skull base surgery and professor of otolaryngology at Stanford, joins Dr. Shah to discuss the physiology behind olfactory dysfunction and evidence-based cutting-edge therapies.
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Ep. 121 Recruiting the Next Generation of Otola...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Robert Glazer, executive vice president of ENT and Allergy Associates LLP joins Dr. Ashley Agan to speak about his process for recruiting the next generation of otolaryngologists, things otolaryngologists should look for in choosing a practice to join, and general tips and advice for otolaryngology residents to think of in their plans post residency.
57 min
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Ep. 120 Evaluation and Management of Cholesteat...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Gauri Mankekar, assistant professor of Otolaryngology at LSU Health Shreveport, discuss cholesteatoma workup and surgical management.
54 min
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Ep. 119 Children with Complex Sleep Apnea with ...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Javan Nation, a pediatric otolaryngologist from Rady’s Children Hospital in San Diego, joins Dr. Shah to speak about the assessment and management of children with complex obstructive sleep apnea.
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Ep. 118 Expert Strategies for Achieving Success...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Walter Kutz (UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX), and guest Dr. Matthew (Matt) Carlson (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN) discuss high-yield research tips for medical students and physicians.
43 min
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Ep. 117 Advanced Endoscopy Techniques in the Ma...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Agan and UT Southwestern laryngologist Dr. Shumon Dhar discuss new approaches like flexible scope techniques to managing Zenker's diverticulum.
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Ep. 116 Chronic Cough with Dr. Karuna Dewan
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Karuna Dewan discuss diagnosis, workup and medical therapy for chronic cough in adults.
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