Are new solutions for pediatric hearing loss finally within earshot? In this episode of the Back Table ENT Podcast, we talk with Dr. Daniela Carvalho, pediatric otolaryngologist and director of the Cochlear Implant Program at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

What role does craniofacial growth play in childhood sleep health? Dr. Loria Nahatis, pediatric dentist from Beyond Pediatric Dentistry in Dallas, Texas, discusses the importance of early intervention in pediatric dentistry, focusing on evaluating and treating children with sleep disordered breathing.

Operating rooms generate up to 30% of a hospital's waste–what can ENT do to change that? In this episode, Dr. Julie Strychowsky, a pediatric otolaryngologist at London Health Sciences Center in Ontario, discusses environmental sustainability in ENT.

Getting lost on a road trip is one thing, but the stakes are much higher in skull base surgery. In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Arif Janjua, rhinologist and fellowship director at the University of British Columbia, delves into the intricacies and advancements in navigation for sinus and skull base surgery.

The road to matching in ENT looks different for every applicant. Dr. Johnathan McGinn, Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at Penn State, shares how to make yours a success in this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, providing an insider’s look at the otolaryngology residency match process. A must listen for aspiring ENTs!

What does it take to become a physician in the military, and how does it differ from the civilian path? In this episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Matthew Brigger and Dr. Philip Gaudreau, discuss their unique career paths in the Navy and how military service shaped their medical practices.

What if the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in women aren’t the ones doctors are trained to recognize? In this episode, Dr. Megan Durr, an otolaryngologist from the University of California San Francisco, discusses obstructive sleep apnea in women with host Dr. Gopi Shah.

What should parents and pediatricians know about early ear molding interventions? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Jason Qian discusses the practice of ear molding in infants and new advancements in the field with host Dr. Gopi Shah.

Could the key to more effective allergy therapies lie in the nasal microbiome? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock from Kansas University Medical Center discusses the intricacies of treating allergies and sinus issues with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

We often think about exercising to stay fit as we age–but what about keeping our voices in shape? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Neel Bhatt, a laryngologist from the University of Washington in Seattle, discusses the intricacies of the aging voice with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

Is nasal obstruction the hidden culprit behind CPAP failure in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients? In this episode of BackTable ENT, host Dr. Ashley Agan discusses nasal airway obstruction’s impact on OSA with guests Dr. Keith Matheny and Dr. Ashwin Ananth.

Is there a better way to manage hearing loss before it gets worse? In this episode of BackTable ENT, experts Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri (otolaryngologist) and Dr. Gina Geissler (audiologist) discuss the importance of early intervention in age-related hearing loss, and the various options available beyond traditional hearing aids.

Are you interested in learning basic ENT diagnostics and treatments? In this episode of BackTable ENT, the hosts welcome Dr. Jeffrey LaCour who discusses how he created Compassio Medical Education, an ENT educational platform for advanced practice providers. Dr. LaCour, an otolaryngologist from Hammond, Louisiana, elaborates on his efforts to educate primary care specialists and advanced practice providers through online courses and live webinars.

What role does bioresorbable packing play in improving outcomes for ENT patients? In this episode of BackTable ENT, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. Satyan Sreenath, a rhinologist at Indiana University, to discuss the use of bioresorbable packing in ENT surgeries.

How can a dedicated ENT hospitalist improve patient care? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Annie Wang, an otolaryngologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, discusses her experience as a hospital-based ENT, also known as an ENT hospitalist, with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

How are weight loss medications, like Ozempic, reshaping obstructive sleep apnea care? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, host Dr. Gopi Shah discusses emerging weight loss medications and their impact on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with Dr. John Carter, a neurologist and sleep specialist, and Dr. Michael Weber, an otolaryngologist.

The BackTable ENT show is closing out 2024 with gratitude, reflections, and plans for the year to come! In this episode of the Backtable ENT Podcast, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah celebrate a year of growth and milestones, including reaching 200 episodes and expanding their audience.

How can new tools help you be successful in sinus surgery? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Peter-John “PJ” Wormald, Chair of Otolaryngology at Adelaide and Flinders Universities, delves into the complexities of frontal sinus surgery and innovative solutions for common surgical challenges with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

What does it take for a physician-leader to thrive in today's healthcare landscape? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Sunil Verma has an inspiring conversation with host Dr. Gopi Shah about medicine, leadership, and personal growth. Dr. Verma is a laryngologist, Associate CMO of Ambulatory Care, and Associate Dean at UC Irvine Health.

As a physician, how would you like to be treated as a patient? A simple shift in perspective can can improve both patient care and the medical system at large. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, hosts Ashley Agan and Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. K.J. Lee, a renowned otolaryngologist, educator, and health policy advisor.

Can technology improve the accuracy of parathyroid tissue identification during surgery? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Michael Singer, an otolaryngologist specializing in minimally invasive parathyroid and thyroid surgery at Henry Ford Health in Michigan.

Is a subtle voice change something to ignore? In this episode of the Backtable ENT podcast, hosts Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan speak with Dr. Bharat Panuganti, a laryngologist from Washington University in St. Louis, about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of early glottic cancer.

From cable grafts to free muscle transfer, surgical treatments for facial paralysis are evolving quickly. In this episode of the Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Myriam Loyo Li, facial plastic surgeon at OHSU, joins guest host Dr. Shiayin Yang of Vanderbilt to discuss dynamic procedures for facial paralysis.

It’s not an overstatement to say that surgeons from The House Clinic revolutionized otology / neurotology in the second half of the twentieth century. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. John House, son of the clinic’s founder, Howard, discusses the clinic’s fabled history with guest host Dr. Walter Kutz (UT Southwestern).

En este episodio de Backable ENT, El Dr. Carlos Torre entrevista al Dr. Luisam Tarrats, un otorrinolaringólogo de Puerto Rico, sobre su práctica médica y su viaje empresarial para construir Burble, una empresa de enjuagues nasales.