UW Medicine Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

UW Medicine Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Provides excellence in education and medical training, innovative research opportunities, and except

The UW Medicine Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery prides itself in offering compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care alongside comprehensive teaching, training and research in the broad areas of disorders affecting the organs of communication. Our faculty practice at the region’s top facilities including the UW Medical Center, UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Clinic, North West Hospital, the VA Hospital, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Our researchers are exploring and investigating a wide variety of topics including molecular and genetic profiles of oral cavity cancer, and vascular and lymphatic malformations. And our Staff, Residents, Fellows and collaborators are committed to carrying out our mission to provide excellence and leadership in all aspects of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Our department programs were among 45 academic disciplines at UW ranked in the top 10 worldwide, according to a the most recent (2017) analysis by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Audiology & speech-language pathology ranked 2nd, and Otorhinolaryngology ranked 10th. The CWUR Rankings by Subject highlights the world’s elite universities in the sciences and the social sciences, based on the number of research articles in top-tier journals.

That’s a wrap on the Fall Voice Conference! 🎤🍂Our UWOTO team showed up in full force, moderating sessions, giving invite...
09/29/2025

That’s a wrap on the Fall Voice Conference! 🎤🍂

Our UWOTO team showed up in full force, moderating sessions, giving invited talks, presenting exciting research, and contributing to conversations that shape the future of voice care. 💬📊🎙️

We were also proud to host a UW Party, bringing together laryngologists, SLP teammates, alumni, and friends from across the country. What a joy to connect, collaborate, and celebrate our amazing community! 💜💛

Until next year! 👋

Big Congratulations to Our Top Docs! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate these 16 incredible physicians from UW OTO who have been...
09/29/2025

Big Congratulations to Our Top Docs! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate these 16 incredible physicians from UW OTO who have been named to the 2025 Top Docs list! 👏
Your dedication, expertise, and compassionate care continue to set the standard in our community. Thank you for all you do, this recognition is well deserved!

Hey! 👋Are you at today? Swing by the (starts at 5:30p EST) to visit with our current fellow Brandon Jagdhar, MS, CF-S...
09/26/2025

Hey! 👋Are you at today? Swing by the (starts at 5:30p EST) to visit with our current fellow Brandon Jagdhar, MS, CF-SLO, plus Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP, Dr. Al Merati & Lisa Zughni, MS, CCC-SLP, representing the program!

Our 26/27 SLP Clinical Fellowship is OPEN! 🌟📅 Sept 15, 2026 – Sept 14, 2027📝 Apply by: Feb 1, 2026Gain experience in:🔹 V...
09/26/2025

Our 26/27 SLP Clinical Fellowship is OPEN! 🌟

📅 Sept 15, 2026 – Sept 14, 2027

📝 Apply by: Feb 1, 2026

Gain experience in:
🔹 Voice, airway & swallowing disorders
🔹 Multidisciplinary laryngology clinic
🔹 Videostroboscopy, FEES & MBSS

🎉 Big news! released its 2025 Top Doctors list and faculty were among the honorees!This well-deserved recognition is ...
09/25/2025

🎉 Big news! released its 2025 Top Doctors list and faculty were among the honorees!

This well-deserved recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication our department brings to patients every day.

👏 Huge congratulations to this year’s recipients, your commitment to clinical excellence continues to inspire us all!

Congrats Dr. Al Merati, the 2025 He for She Award Recipient! 👏🥳We are incredibly proud to share that Dr. Al Merati has b...
09/19/2025

Congrats Dr. Al Merati, the 2025 He for She Award Recipient! 👏🥳

We are incredibly proud to share that Dr. Al Merati has been honored with the 2025 AAO-HNS Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) He for She Award, a national recognition celebrating male otolaryngologists who go above and beyond in mentoring, sponsoring, and advocating for women in our field. 💙✨

His colleagues describe him as someone who not only creates space at the table, but ensures voices are heard, amplified, and celebrated. And always with a touch of humor and genuine care.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Merati on this well-deserved honor. 🏆
AAO-HNS/Fore: https://shorturl.at/Ff767

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Horn and Dr. Rubinstein! 🎉We’re proud to share that Dr. Horn was inducted as a new member of th...
09/09/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Horn and Dr. Rubinstein! 🎉

We’re proud to share that Dr. Horn was inducted as a new member of the Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum (CORLAS) and delivered a scientific presentation at this year’s annual meeting in Stockholm.

At the same meeting, Dr. Rubinstein was elected Second Secretary of CORLAS, a role held for the past 10 years by Dr. Brad Welling. This position continues a proud tradition of American leadership within the organization.

Founded in 1926 in Groningen, the Netherlands, CORLAS was established to rebuild the European ENT community after World War I disrupted international collaboration. Now in its 99th year, it remains an invitation-only society committed to advancing research across all ENT subspecialties. 🌍👂🔬

Our department has a rich history with CORLAS, with past members including Drs. Gates, Rubel, and Stone. We look forward to next year’s 100th anniversary, returning to the very room in Groningen where it all began.

Big Congratulations to Dr. Peiran Zhou! 🎓🔬 We’re proud to share that recent graduate, Dr. Zhou has published groundbreak...
08/19/2025

Big Congratulations to Dr. Peiran Zhou! 🎓🔬

We’re proud to share that recent graduate, Dr. Zhou has published groundbreaking research that could help transform how we study and treat head and neck cancers. 🧬✨

His work introduces a powerful new model that allows scientists to study how individual cancer cells respond to genetic changes—all in a more cost-effective, accurate, and stable way than before.

Why it matters:
✅ Hones in on cancer at the single-cell level
✅ Helps researchers test potential treatments more precisely
✅ Supports more personalized and targeted cancer therapies

This innovative platform could accelerate discoveries that improve outcomes for patients with hard-to-treat cancers.

Special thanks to , and others for supporting this impactful work. 👏

🎤 NW Voice Conference Highlight 🎤One of the standout sessions at last week’s NW Voice Conference featured Laryngology Pa...
08/12/2025

🎤 NW Voice Conference Highlight 🎤
One of the standout sessions at last week’s NW Voice Conference featured Laryngology Panel:
“Bridging the Glottic Gap: Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care and Professional Issues”
Expertly moderated by Andrew Lee, SLP, this dynamic panel brought together a powerhouse of perspectives in voice care:
🔹 Dr. Neel Bhatt
🔹 Dr. JP Giliberto
🔹 Dr. Grace Wandell (former resident)
🔹 Dr. Eve Champaloux (former laryngology fellow)

From navigating collaborative care to tackling the professional challenges in laryngology, this session fostered meaningful dialogue between surgeons and speech-language pathologists, all with the goal of elevating patient outcomes and strengthening team-based care.

👏 Huge thanks to our panelists and moderator for advancing interdisciplinary conversation in voice medicine!

The UW Otolaryngology Speech-Language Pathology team representing at the Northwest Voice Conference, presenting on:“Adva...
08/12/2025

The UW Otolaryngology Speech-Language Pathology team representing at the Northwest Voice Conference, presenting on:
“Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway.”

Our team shared insights on cutting-edge clinical approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of SLPs in complex airway and voice care.

Always an honor to be part of such a vibrant exchange of expertise with colleagues across the region!

Over the weekend at the International Congress of Voice Teachers Conference in Toronto, Jae Bernado, MS, Med-SPL, curren...
08/04/2025

Over the weekend at the International Congress of Voice Teachers Conference in Toronto, Jae Bernado, MS, Med-SPL, current SLP Fellow, delivered a standout presentation: “Cultural Responsiveness in Singing Voice Training for Trans and Gender Nonconforming Individuals.”

With clarity, compassion, and deep expertise, Jae shed light on an often-overlooked area in voice pedagogy. Their talk offered a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care and provided practical, tangible strategies to help voice professionals create safer, more affirming spaces for TGNC singers - from intake through training.

👏 Well done, Jae! Your work is paving the way for more inclusive and responsive voice education.

Join us for a full day of cutting-edge education on voice, swallowing, upper airway disorders, and head and neck cancer ...
07/22/2025

Join us for a full day of cutting-edge education on voice, swallowing, upper airway disorders, and head and neck cancer care, designed for medical SLPs working across the continuum. 🌟

🎤 Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway

📅 Friday, August 8, 8a-4:30p

📍 UW Health Sciences Education Building – Room 125

Learn from expert SLPs and laryngologists from UW Medical Center Dept. of Otolaryngology, Seattle Children’s Voice Clinic, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Swedish Medical Group, covering evidence-based content and clinical strategies you can use!

🔗 Register: shorturl.at/vN843

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