UW Otolaryngology-HNS

UW Otolaryngology-HNS 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.

Dr. Old is wrapping up week 2 today, connecting with members of our pediatric team and grabbing lunch with Drs. Zenner, ...
01/16/2026

Dr. Old is wrapping up week 2 today, connecting with members of our pediatric team and grabbing lunch with Drs. Zenner, Bonilla-Velez, and Parikh at Sound Cafe🍽️

A chair for a Chair - so fitting! 🎉🥳Earlier today, UW Medicine CEO, Dr. Timothy Dellit presented Dr. Neal Futran with an...
01/15/2026

A chair for a Chair - so fitting! 🎉🥳

Earlier today, UW Medicine CEO, Dr. Timothy Dellit presented Dr. Neal Futran with an academic chair in honor of nearly 18 years of outstanding service as Chair to the UW Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. A well-deserved recognition of remarkable leadership and dedication. 👏🪑🤩🥼

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Matthew Old as the new Chair of the UW Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surg...
01/13/2026

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Matthew Old as the new Chair of the UW Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery! 🎉

Dr. Old joins us from The Ohio State University, where he served as the David E. and Carole Schuller Chair and Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. At Ohio State, he directed one of the nation’s largest head and neck surgery programs, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and advancing complex oncologic surgery, microvascular reconstruction, and skull base procedures.

He brings a deep commitment to collaboration, innovation, and supporting faculty and trainees at every stage.

“It’s an honor to be part of this department’s legacy and to help shape what comes next.” -Dr. Old

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Old and his family to the PNW and look forward to the next chapter of leadership for UW OTO-HNS.

Check out our newsletter for a full Q&A with Dr. Old - link in bio.

Calling all medical students! 📣Are you interested in head and neck surgery, cancer research or academic medicine? Join u...
01/09/2026

Calling all medical students! 📣
Are you interested in head and neck surgery, cancer research or academic medicine? Join us and spend a funded year working along side expert faculty advancing head & neck cancer research at UW Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery! Swipe for more info!

🧪 Research | 🏥 Clinical exposure | 💰 Stipend+ health benefits

🗓 Apply by March 1, 2026

🔗 Link in bio

We have reached a bittersweet milestone for our department, after nearly 18 years of dedicated service, our Chair, Dr. N...
12/29/2025

We have reached a bittersweet milestone for our department, after nearly 18 years of dedicated service, our Chair, Dr. Neal Futran, is stepping down to pursue his ambitions focusing more fully on patient care, education, and writing. While this moment comes with sadness (because we will miss him!) it is also filled with immense gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead.

During his tenure, our department has experienced tremendous growth and success, guided by Dr. Futran’s steady leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to our mission. His impact will be forever ingrained in the fabric of who we are and in the future of UW Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Thank you, Dr. Futran, for your years of service, mentorship, and leadership. Your incredible legacy will continue to inspire us all and future generations of surgeons for years to come. 💜🙏💛

Train with the Best! The UW Department of Otolaryngology–HNS Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellowship is acc...
12/24/2025

Train with the Best! The UW Department of Otolaryngology–HNS Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellowship is accepting applications! This one-year fellowship offers advanced training for residency graduates looking to elevate their expertise in complex rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery.

🔗 Check out the details and learn more on our website - link in bio!

AdvancedTraining RhinologyFellowship

Congrats to Jenika Stabens (UW SOM MS2)✨👏Under the mentorship of Dr. Bonnie Lau, Jenika has earned two awards for her Tr...
12/03/2025

Congrats to Jenika Stabens (UW SOM MS2)✨👏

Under the mentorship of Dr. Bonnie Lau, Jenika has earned two awards for her Triple I project, “Prevalence and Characteristics of Hearing Loss in Autistic Children.” She received:
🏅Outstanding Achievement Award
🏅 UW SOM Disabilities Fund Award

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to improving care for autistic children are truly inspiring.

Amazing job, Jenika! 👏

Earlier this week, UW SOM hosted the MS2 Triple I Project Poster Symposium! 🎉👏 Among the award winners, Dr. Aria Jafari ...
11/20/2025

Earlier this week, UW SOM hosted the MS2 Triple I Project Poster Symposium! 🎉👏

Among the award winners, Dr. Aria Jafari received an Outstanding Mentor Award and served as mentor to Abdullah Bhurgri (pictured with Dr. Jafari). 👏🤩

Katherine Mozingo won the Best Poster Award for the Spokane cohort (she is also mentored by Dr. Jafari).

A huge shout-out to all of the incredible MS2s who participated. Their curiosity, dedication, and enthusiasm for discovery truly stood out this year, an inspiring reminder of the bright future of medicine.

And a heartfelt thank you to our faculty mentors Dr. Emily Marchiano, Dr. Tanya Meyer, Dr. Joseph Chang, and Dr. Aria Jafari for guiding and supporting these emerging clinician-scientists!

Our SLP team is heading to Washington, DC for ASHA 2025! ✨We’re proud to highlight our amazing team members who will be ...
11/20/2025

Our SLP team is heading to Washington, DC for ASHA 2025! ✨

We’re proud to highlight our amazing team members who will be presenting, participating, and sharing their expertise throughout the conference, continuing to inspire everything we do. Here’s to learning, connecting, and making an impact at one of the biggest events in speech-language pathology! 🎉✨

11/17/2025

Our faculty retreat was nothing short of extraordinary, a time to highlight innovation, progress, and groundbreaking research, while reconnecting as a team and looking ahead to the future.

We’re so proud of the amazing individuals who make up our department, it was inspiring to have everyone together in one room! 🙌

A huge shoutout to our admin team for seamlessly coordinating the event, and to all our special guests who shared insights that left a lasting impact.

Here’s to another successful year of collaboration, discovery, and pushing our mission forward! 💜💛

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