UC Davis Health - Department of Otolaryngology

07/21/2025

Registration Is Now Open for ENT in Napa 2026!
April 30 - May 2, 2026 | The Westin Verasa Napa

This year’s program features two of the most distinguished leaders in our field:

D. Gregory Farwell, MD, FACS Chair, Penn Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Renowned for his expertise in head and neck cancer, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and microvascular reconstruction, Dr. Farwell brings forward a vision of compassionate, evidence-based care and innovative surgical excellence.

Troy D. Woodard, MD, FACS President, AAO-HNS/F (2024–2025) Professor and Section Head of Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Woodard is a national leader in otolaryngology and surgical education, with a focus on advanced rhinology and skull base techniques.

ENT in Napa 2026 will once again offer:

• Expert-led panels and case discussions
• Interactive, CME-accredited sessions
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues in a stunning Napa Valley setting

If you joined us in 2023, you know this is a meeting you won’t want to miss. If it’s your first time, we look forward to welcoming you!

Register Now: www.ENTinNapa.com Space is limited—secure your spot early!

07/15/2025

07/10/2025

Please enjoy this article written by our own Travis Tollefson, MD and Facial Plastics fellow Isabelle Magro, MD regarding the growing involvement of otolaryngologists in global surgical outreach for children, particularly for cleft and craniofacial conditions in low and middle income countries where access to specialized care is limited.
Link: https://bulletin.entnet.org/clinical-patient-care/article/22943711/global-surgical-outreach-for-cleft-and-craniofacial-conditions

07/04/2025

A huge congratulations to our recent graduates, Dr. Emelia Hughes, Dr. Aaron Done, and Dr. Nicole Farber! This class started residency in the onset of the COVID pandemic and showed tremendous selflessness, dedication, and integrity as they helped our health system and patients thrive. They have each shown amazing growth over the last five years with us, and we can’t wait to see where your careers take you!

Dr. Farber will be completing her Head and Neck fellowship at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA with our former chairman Dr. Gregory Farwell.

Dr. Done will be a welcome addition to a private practice in Show Low, AZ, his home state.

Dr. Hughes will be completing her Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship with Dr. Rousso in Birmingham, AL.

07/01/2025

From all of us at the UC Davis Health Otolaryngology Residency Program, we wish everyone a fantastic day as we celebrate the official start of the 2025-2026 academic year!
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for everyone in our residency family. We especially celebrate our new Chiefs – Dr. Jackson King, Dr. Bridget MacDonald, and Dr. William Swift – as they step into their leadership roles. We also extend heartfelt congratulations to all resident classes as they advance to the next stage of their training journey.
Here’s to growth, learning, and continued excellence in the year ahead!

07/01/2025

Join us in congratulating four outstanding faculty members in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery on their well deserved promotions, effective July 1, 2025!
Dr. Marianne Abouyared and Dr. Erynne Faucett have been promoted to Associate Professor
Dr. Maggie Kuhn and Dr. Toby Steele have been promoted to Professor
Your dedication to excellence in patient care, research, and education continues to elevate our department. Congratulations to you all!

06/25/2025

Please join us in welcoming our new ENT resident class of 2030 as they start their first workday today!

06/13/2025

Dr. Alex Martson from the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery was featured in an article titled "They gave our child a chance to live a normal life" where he discusses mandibular distraction and how the surgeons used augmented reality (AR) goggles to overlay 3D CT/MRI scans during surgery to improving accuracy and visualization.

Link to article: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/features/they-gave-our-child-a-chance-to-live-a-normal-life/2025/05

06/13/2025

A huge congratulations to our PGY-4s on their fellowship matches this Spring!

Dr. Bill Swift will be completing his facial plastics fellowship at University of Virginia, and Dr. Bridget MacDonald will be completing her pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at University of Washington.

06/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to attend the UC Davis Health Department of Otolaryngology's Annual Swallowing Symposium!

05/31/2025

This month our Pediatric ENT team celebrated May is Better Speech and Hearing Month with and to sponsor a patient and parent panel including cochlear implant superstar Nico and a part of his speech and hearing team!

05/30/2025

It was great having back with us, one of our former residents and now a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon running his own practice, Raj Dedhia MD Facial Plastic Surgery, in San Francisco.

He gave an outstanding, interactive talk at our Facial Plastics Resident Conference on the evolution of facelift techniques. Grateful for the insight, mentorship, and continued connection!!