UNC ENT

01/06/2026

UNC researchers found that distance matters: families traveling farther for cleft palate care faced later surgical intervention, which can impact outcomes. Read the full study here:
🔗https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/10556656251365013

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01/02/2026

January is Thyroid Awareness Month 💙
The thyroid plays a vital role in metabolism, energy, and overall health. Raising awareness helps support earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and improved quality of life.

12/29/2025

Professor and Chair Dr. Wendell Yarbrough highlights the cutting‑edge innovations shaping personalized care for HNSCC — from breakthroughs in immuno‑oncology to the discovery of HPV‑positive subtypes and their potential for biomarker‑guided treatment de‑escalation. Watch the full video here: https://buff.ly/eaXJRJj

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from the UNC Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery team! Wishing our patients, colleagues, and community a wonderful season filled with health and happiness 🎄

12/22/2025

Dr. Adam Kimple was an invited speaker at the 2nd North American Bronchiectasis & NTM Symposium in NYC, where he shared insights on the connection between sinusitis and bronchiectasis 🫁

12/19/2025

For four decades, Esau has been the calm, skilled presence our ENT team could always count on. Scroll through to read heartfelt messages from the providers who’ve had the privilege of working with him. Thank you, Esau, for your dedication and care. We wish you a wonderful retirement 💙

12/17/2025

🔗 Read the full publication: https://buff.ly/eygq1dm
Dr. Kimple and Dr. Thorp announce the publication of a special issue they guest edited for Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. "A Contemporary Update of Sinusitis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis & Treatment, Management of Complications, and Research Techniques" brings together leading experts to highlight the latest advancements in sinusitis care, research, and clinical management.

Congratulations to all authors and collaborators who contributed to this comprehensive edition.

12/15/2025

Dr. Brian Thorp has been named Vice President of Medical Affairs for UNC Faculty Physicians, effective January 1, 2026.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Thorp on this incredible achievement and leadership milestone!

12/11/2025

Dr. Drake joined colleagues from UCSF and Johns Hopkins at a National Academies working group on caregiving in academic medicine. The two-day meeting in Washington, D.C. brought together representatives from 15 medical schools to discuss ways to better support caregivers in academic medicine.

12/08/2025

Dr. Senior delivered the Keynote Address, “Evolution and Revolution in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and its Management,” at the 119th Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Otolaryngology Society in Tainan, Taiwan. The talk emphasized new approaches that are shaping how chronic rhinosinusitis is understood and treated.

12/05/2025

It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week — a reminder that one of the simplest actions can make the biggest impact.
Clean hands help prevent infections, protect patients, and keep our clinics and hospitals safe. 🧼💙

12/04/2025

Flu season is here, and National Influenza Vaccination Week is the perfect time to get protected. A simple shot can reduce your risk of getting sick and help keep our patients and community healthy.