Baylor College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Cancer Surgery Research. For more than 50 years, the Bobby R. Led by Chair Donald T. Donovan, M.D.

Alford Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery has provided excellence in healthcare, education and research. along with other academic leaders, the department builds on its strong history to continue our tradition of excellence.

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Chelius and Dr. Uma Ramaswamy on receiving the 2026 Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellen...
05/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Chelius and Dr. Uma Ramaswamy on receiving the 2026 Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching and Evaluation. This prestigious award honors faculty with a record of excellence in teaching and evaluation of learners as demonstrated by superior quality, quantity, and breadth of activities.
Thank you, Drs. Chelius and Ramaswamy, for your continued dedication and lasting impact on our Baylor students and for fostering a positive academic environment. Baylor College of Medicine

Congratulations to our Neurotology fellow, Dr. Kaitlyn Brooks!Over the weekend, at the American Neurotology Society (ANS...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to our Neurotology fellow, Dr. Kaitlyn Brooks!
Over the weekend, at the American Neurotology Society (ANS) meeting (held during the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Phoenix, AZ), Dr. Brooks received both the Neurotology Fellow Award and the Michael E. Glasscock Scientific Merit Award.
The Neurotology Fellow Award recognizes outstanding scientific excellence, while the Michael E. Glasscock Scientific Merit Award is presented to the highest scoring abstract submitted for the annual spring meeting.
We are incredibly proud of Dr. Brooks and grateful for the exceptional work our fellows contribute to advancing academic excellence within our field.

Congratulations to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Department of Otolaryngology on achieving Quality ...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Department of Otolaryngology on achieving Quality Verification Program (QVP) status from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). MEDVAMC is now the only hospital in the Texas Medical Center to earn this accreditation, and one of only two hospitals in the entire state of Texas.
Our ENT Section played a pivotal role in this achievement, contributing essential quality metrics and demonstrating a long standing commitment to excellence in patient care and treatment delivery. This recognition reflects more than a decade of focused quality improvement efforts within the Section.
We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment. Your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to high quality care made this possible.

Your voice plays a vital role in how you communicate and engage with the world. Dr. Adam Szymanowski, laryngologist, spe...
04/16/2026

Your voice plays a vital role in how you communicate and engage with the world. Dr. Adam Szymanowski, laryngologist, specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the larynx and voice, including hoarseness, vocal cord nodules and polyps, vocal cord paralysis, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), and spasmodic dysphonia.
Join us as we recognize World Voice Day. If you’re experiencing voice changes or concerns, our ENT team is here to help. To schedule an appointment, call 713 798 5900.

Congratulations to Dr. K. Kelly Gallagher and Dr. Ronald Vilela on receiving the 2026 Star Faculty Award for Excellence ...
04/13/2026

Congratulations to Dr. K. Kelly Gallagher and Dr. Ronald Vilela on receiving the 2026 Star Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care. This prestigious honor recognizes faculty who demonstrate outstanding clinical expertise and consistently provide high-quality, compassionate care, professionalism, and distinction in their field. Thank you, Drs. Gallagher and Vilela, for exemplifying the values of Baylor College of Medicine every day.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Krista L. Olson, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education, on receiving the ...
04/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Krista L. Olson, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education, on receiving the Master Clinician Award for Excellence in Patient Care. This remarkable honor reflects her unwavering dedication, exceptional clinical expertise, and commitment to delivering outstanding, patient-centered healthcare. Thank you, Dr. Olson, for your continued service to Baylor College of Medicine!

At the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, the Otolaryngology team is ...
04/08/2026

At the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, the Otolaryngology team is advancing cancer care for Veterans through precision oncology—making treatment more personalized than ever.
Veterans like Carlos, a cancer survivor, show the impact of this approach by receiving coordinated, team based care tailored to their individual needs.
Led by Dr. Sandulache, Chief of Service and Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, this work is shaping the future of cancer care—smarter, more personalized, and centered on every Veteran.
Read more about it here: https://www.va.gov/houston-health-care/stories/personalizing-cancer-care-for-veterans/

04/08/2026

He never smoked. He stayed active. He did everything right.

Then came a diagnosis that changed everything.

Carlos Lopez… Army Airborne Ranger, teacher, and cancer survivor…drove 400 miles round-trip for every appointment at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. And he'd do it again.

"I found the care at the Houston VA to be so great, that I chose to travel more than three hours one way for my appointments."

His story is one of survival, trust, and a landmark VA study that examines the treatment of throat cancer in Veterans.

A 9-hospital, 20-year study. Nearly 900 Veterans. A future powered by AI and precision oncology.

Click the following link to read Carlos's full story and what it means for the next generation of Veterans. https://www.va.gov/houston-health-care/stories/personalizing-cancer-care-for-veterans/

Please join us in welcoming our newest full-time clinical staff member, Ellison Abdalla, SLP!With over 20 years of exper...
03/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest full-time clinical staff member, Ellison Abdalla, SLP!
With over 20 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, she will be evaluating and treating communication disorders, cognitive-communication challenges, voice disorders, and swallowing difficulties.
We’re thrilled to have her on the team!

Our department hosted the annual Skull Base Rodeo last week.For the sinus and anterior skull base portion of the course,...
03/25/2026

Our department hosted the annual Skull Base Rodeo last week.
For the sinus and anterior skull base portion of the course, we were honored to welcome Dr. Nithin Adappa from the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as Fellowship Director for the Rhinology and Skull Base Fellowship—the same program where our very own Dr. Tran Locke completed her fellowship training!
Dr. Adappa led an engaging resident didactic on sinus surgery and gave a talk on the management of CSF leaks, in addition to guiding a hands-on lab simulation focused on advanced skull base and sinus surgery techniques.

The Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology proudly welcomed Dr. Michael Gluth as part of our annual McGee Visiting...
03/23/2026

The Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology proudly welcomed Dr. Michael Gluth as part of our annual McGee Visiting Professorship last week. Dr. Gluth, a professor at the University of Western Australia, delivered an outstanding Grand Rounds lecture on Ossiculoplasty to our residents and faculty. His visit also included a temporal bone lab course, followed by some fun at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

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