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. 80 Who is the Future Otolaryngologist? with...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan interview Dr. Al Merati, chief of laryngology at the University of Washington, about the changing demographics of otolaryngology trainees.
50 min
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Ep. 79 Building a Microtia Program in Thailand ...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Dhave Setabutr, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Thammasat University, about building a microtia repair program in Bangkok, Thailand.
49 min
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Ep. 78 Leadership in Pediatric Otolaryngology w...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Soham Roy, chair of pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital Colorado, invites 2 pediatric otolaryngology chairs, Dr. Daniel Choo (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital) and Dana Thompson (Lurie Children’s Hospital), to discuss their paths to leadership and advice for effective leadership.
55 min
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Ep. 77 In-Office Procedures for Chronic Rhiniti...
In this episode, Dr. Stan McClurg, a private practice rhinologist at Ascentist Healthcare in Kansas City, shares his approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic rhinitis patients using the in-office RhinAer procedure.
47 min
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Ep. 76 Medical Missions in ENT: Spotlight on Pr...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Varun Varadarajan interviews Dr. Edward Dodson, President of Project Ear and a neurotologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, about his humanitarian efforts in the Dominican Republic.
48 min
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Ep. 75 Technology and 3D Imaging for Endoscopic...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah discusses 3D imaging and other surgical technology with Dr. Cristobal Langdon, an academic and private practice rhinologist and skull base surgeon working at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona.
44 min
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Ep. 74 Is Burnout For Real? Physician Well-Bein...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Julie Wei, Dr. Alain Sabri (Mayo Clinic Abu Dhabi), and Dr. Kerry Olsen (Mayo Clinic Rochester) discuss personal and professional strategies to overcome physician burnout.
90 min
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Ep. 73 Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis with Dr. ...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak about allergic fungal rhinosinusitis with Dr. Amber Luong, vice president of the American Rhinology Society and professor of otolaryngology at McGovern Medical School.
72 min
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Ep. 72 The Future of Otolaryngology is in the O...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak with Dr. Mandan Kandula, founder of ADVENT, an ENT private medical practice, about embracing in-office procedures and building an efficient ENT private practice.
80 min
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Ep. 71 Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing - Does it Matt...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan speak with Dr. Colleen Plein about functional nasal breathing in the treatment of facial pain, sleep apnea, postural defects, and improving general quality of life.
54 min
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Ep. 70 Quality in Otolaryngology: Why Is It Imp...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Kutz interview Dr. Marc Bennett, a Vanderbilt University ENT professor, about the importance of quality improvement, and initiatives and tips for quality initiative research.
34 min
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Ep. 69 Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube ...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Seilesh Babu discuss Eustachian tube dysfunction and balloon dilation as a therapeutic option.
51 min
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Ep. 68 In-Office Procedures for Nasal Valve Obs...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah speak with Dr. Mary Ashmead, a Dallas/Fort Worth based rhinologist (Texas Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists) about in-office procedures for nasal valve obstruction.
72 min
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Ep. 67 Complementary and Integrative Medicine i...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Walter Kutz talk with Dr. Michael Seidman, an AdventHealth neurotologist with a unique interest in complementary and integrative medicine (CIM), about his holistic health approach to treating ENT-related disorders and his supplement company, PEAK 365 Nutrition.
56 min
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Ep. 66 From Weird to Wonderful: An Interview wi...
In this episode, Drs. Aaron Fritts and Eric Gantwerker interview Dr. Tamir Wolf, a trauma surgeon and founder of Theator, an artificial intelligence company that links intraoperative decision making with patient outcomes.
41 min
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Ep. 65 Lifestyle Medicine in Otolaryngology wit...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Agan discuss the role of lifestyle medicine and non-pharmacological therapy in otolaryngology with Dr. Jessica Lee, a general ENT who is certified in lifestyle medicine.
56 min
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Ep. 64 Better Neck Health with Dr. Gerry Mattia
In this special crossover BackTable episode, Dr. Aaron Fritts and Dr. Julie Wei talk with Dr. Gerry Mattia, Chiropractor and Director of Rehabilitation of ViscoGen Clinic in Orlando, Florida.
51 min
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Ep. 63 Evaluation and Management of Nasal Valve...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Agan and Dr. Shah discuss nasal valve collapse and repair with Dr. Moustafa Mourad, a New York City-based facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
52 min
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Ep. 62 The Challenges of a Dual Physician House...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Varun Varadarajan and Dr. Gopi Shah discuss their personal advice and stories of navigating the challenges of a dual physician household with Dr. Bill Collins, chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
84 min
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Ep. 61 The Ins and Outs of Ear Tubes
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah discuss the complications of ear tubes and differences in adult and pediatric ear tube management.
51 min
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Ep. 60 Otologic Manifestations of Migraine with...
In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Walter Kutz interviews otologist Dr. Hamid Djalilian about the link between the hearing/vestibular disorders and migraines.
49 min
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Ep. 59 Feeding Difficulties in Adults with Ther...
Theresa Richard, SLP educates us on the best approach to evaluating the adult patient with swallowing difficulty, including the importance and challenges of obtaining high quality assessments, and recommendations for therapy.
65 min
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Ep. 58 Mentorship for Wellness with Dr. Julie Wei
In this episode we talk with Dr. Julie Wei about what it means to connect with a mentor, the challenges of finding the right fit, and how mentoring relationships will grow and change throughout our career and undoubtedly contribute to overall wellness.
67 min
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Ep. 57 Locums Opportunities in ENT with Dr. All...
We talk with Dr. Allison Royer about locums opportunities for otolaryngologists, why locums is becoming more popular amongst ENTs, and how to get started as a locums physician.
36 min
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Ep. 56 Associazione Naso Sano: A Global Educati...
We talk Naso Sano Associazione founder Puya Dehgani Mobaraki about the importance of connecting with Otolaryngologists around the world for education, how social media has made this possible, and the impact of listening to the needs of the future generation.
51 min