UNC ENT

Our Mission is to improve the health of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.

We will accomplish this by achieving excellence and providing leadership in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

05/14/2026

🎙️ New Podcast Feature: “Ep. 273 Integrating Narrative Medicine into Patient Care” with Dr. Alessandra (Alessa) Colaianni.

Dr. Alessandra (Alessa) Colaianni, head and neck surgical oncologist at UNC, was featured on the BackTable ENT & Allergy podcast. In conversation with pediatric ENT physician Dr. Gopi Shah, Dr. Colaianni discussed the role of narrative medicine in surgical care and how storytelling is integral to the work we do as doctors.

Listen to the Full Episode Here: https://buff.ly/jWgIVR6

05/13/2026

May is National Allergy Awareness Month 🤧. Allergies can impact sleep, breathing, concentration, and overall quality of life. From seasonal allergies to chronic sinus concerns, understanding symptoms and seeking proper care can make a meaningful difference 🌿.

05/10/2026

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month!
Our teams are proud to support patients through compassionate, specialized care, research, and education that help people stay connected to the world around them.

05/08/2026

Congrats to Lisa Park AuD, CCC-A on giving a keynote lecture at the 8th Congress of European ORL-HNS in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Park presented “Current Concepts in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation,” sharing insights on evolving approaches to cochlear implantation and advancing care for pediatric patients with hearing loss.

05/06/2026

Meet Julie Kahn, RN 💙
“A nursing instructor said to me some 30 years ago.. Nursing isn't just a job, it is a calling. Kindness and compassion are 2 of the greatest gifts you can provide to your patients.”
This Nurses Week, we’re proud to celebrate the compassion, dedication, and impact our nurses bring to every patient, every day.

05/04/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Madison Broome, a Doctor of Audiology student and research assistant in the UNC Cochlear Implant Research Lab, on receiving a Professional Poster Award for her poster, “Influence of Mapping Procedure on the Performance of Adult Cochlear Implant Users with Unilateral Hearing Loss,” at the American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference.

05/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CCIC Breakfast Benefit in support of The Children’s Cochlear Implant Center at UNC!

Your presence helps raise critical awareness and support for our mobile unit, which expands access to hearing care for children and families across our communities. We were especially grateful to share perspectives from patients, families, and professionals, highlighting the life-changing impact of this work.

We hope you enjoyed touring the mobile unit and seeing firsthand how your support makes a difference.

04/30/2026

This year's Carolina Excellence Award recipients have been announced 🏆! Proud to celebrate our physicians who are a reflection of what exceptional patient care looks like every day.

04/29/2026

Thank you to all who came out for our free head and neck cancer screenings!
We’re grateful to our clinicians, staff, and community members who made this event possible and helped raise awareness about the importance of early detection.

04/26/2026

Congratulations to Nazineen Kandahari on receiving the 2026 Cancer Prevention Service Community Service Award from the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS). Her project, Reducing Head & Neck Cancer Disparities Among Afghan Refugees in the United States, was recognized for its impact on improving access to care and cancer prevention in underserved communities.

04/22/2026

Our incredible administrative professionals are the backbone of UNC ENT 💙. Your work makes a meaningful impact across everything we do. Thank you for your dedication, attention to detail, and the care you bring to our team each day.

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170 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC
27599

Telephone

+19849746484

Website

https://www.med.unc.edu/ent/

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