Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences Department Partners with Duke BOOST
On August 13-14, 2024, the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University partnered with the Duke BOOST (Building Opportunities and Overtures in Science and Technology) program to host a transformative Science Immersion event.
Ralph Abi Hachem, MD Selected to Represent HNS&CS on the New Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) Physician Advisory Council (PAC)
The Physician Advisory Council (PAC) at Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP) is a pivotal initiative designed to foster bidirectional communication and feedback between DHIP physicians and leadership.
Welcome to the New Speech Language Pathology Division Chief - Dr. Nidhi Mahendra
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nidhi Mahendra has been appointed as the new Communication Sciences Division Co-Chief in the Duke Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences and Co-Chief of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology in the Duke University Hospital, effective October 1, 2024.
Announcing Dr. Charles R. Woodard Promotion to Professorship
Dr. Charles R. Woodard was recently approved by the Board of Trustees to be promoted to Professor, career track, effective September 1, 2024.
Duke Health: Hearing Preserved After Surgery to Remove Large Acoustic Neuroma
In September 2023, Eliana Vera González was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a non-cancerous tumor near the brain and inner ear, which posed a risk of permanent function loss if removed. Duke surgeons successfully used an advanced technique to remove the tumor and preserve her hearing.
When Lemurs Need Specialists: Duke Health ENT Answers the Call
At the Duke Lemur Center, every lemur receives meticulous care as part of a comprehensive preventative health program. Griselda, an endangered ring-tailed lemur born with her twin sister in 2016, is no exception. During a routine exam under anesthesia, it became evident that Griselda needed specialized attention from Dr. Matthew Ellison, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at Duke Health.
HNS&CS PGY-3 Residents Enhance Skills at American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Annual Course
In July, PGY-3 residents Hannah Crowder, Lisa Earnest- Noble, Nick Frisco, and Trevor Torgerson attended the American A
Join Us for the Duke OGME Diversity Matters, First Look Event
At Duke Health, diversity is one of our core values.
Join Us for Duke University Otolaryngology Residency Virtual Town Halls!
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting two Virtual Town Halls.
Dr. Jamila Minga Joins R21 Grant Study on Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura as Co-Investigator
Jamila Minga, PhD, CCC-SLP will serve as co-I on a R21 grant awarded to Dr. Oluwatoyosi Onwuemene, Department of Medicine, and Dr. Coles, Department of Population Health Sciences.