UF ENT

11/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Chapurin and Dr. Justice! 🐊

We are proud to recognize Dr. Chapurin and Dr. Justice as recipients of the 2026 Exemplary Teacher Awards!

This well-deserved honor recognizes their dedication to medical education, mentorship, and commitment to inspiring the next generation of physicians.

Please join us in congratulating both faculty members on this outstanding achievement! 👏

09/22/2026

Meet Paul Cowan, D.O., M.S., a fellowship-trained Otolaryngologist at the University of Florida specializing in rhinology, sinus and nasal disorders, and minimally invasive endoscopic and open skull base surgery.

Dr. Cowan completed his residency at Rutgers University and fellowship training in rhinology and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins University. He joined UF Health in 2026 and specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of sinus disease, sinonasal tumors and cancers, CSF leaks, skull base disorders, endonasal orbital surgery, and tear duct surgery. He is an active member of the American Rhinologic Society.

Welcome to UF ENT, Dr. Cowan! 🐊

09/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome D. Alexander Cronkite, MD, to UF ENT as a head and neck surgeon specializing in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and cranial base surgery.

Dr. Cronkite grew up in Southern California and completed his Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency at UCLA, followed by an American Head and Neck Society–accredited fellowship in advanced head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and cranial base surgery at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

His clinical interests include surgery for benign and malignant tumors throughout the head and neck, transoral robotic surgery, complex reconstructive surgery, and multidisciplinary treatment of cranial base tumors. He is also involved in clinical and translational research focused on tumor immunobiology and HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer.

Dr. Cronkite is excited to join the UF community and especially values the opportunity to combine patient care, research, and education while working alongside UF’s multidisciplinary teams.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, staying active, live music, beach volleyball, and surfing.

09/17/2026

UF Health ENT leaders were proud to take part in ASCENT 2026 in Orlando! Dr. William Collins, Jennifer Brookins, and Stephanie Richardson shared insights during a panel on Optimizing APP Talent and Scope in Otolaryngology.

The discussion explored recruitment, onboarding, resources, improving patient access, and strategies for building and supporting successful APP programs. We enjoyed the opportunity to share our experiences and learn from ENT colleagues from across the country.

09/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kyle Archuleta to UF ENT! He will be serving as our department's new Associate Director of Development.

Kyle recently joined UF Advancement, bringing a strong background in relationship building and community engagement. In this role, he works with patients, families, faculty and friends of UF Health to connect their interests and experiences with opportunities to support the important work happening within UF ENT.

Kyle holds a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Arizona. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and pets, staying active, and cheering on the Florida Gators as well as the Jacksonville Jaguars.

09/11/2026

Dr. Cartwright says a great experience was had by all at the Medtronic Future Leaders Course! Not only did they review the techniques of functional endoscopic sinus surgery, but they were also able to learn about several in-office procedures. Additionally, our speakers provided insight on running successful ENT practices with their cumulative years of experience. 🐊

08/28/2026

A powerful reminder of why we do what we do. 💙

At this week’s UF Health Leadership Summit, leaders from across UF Health Gainesville, Jacksonville and Central Florida heard Yasmine Rosa’s story as our Mission Moment.

We are proud that Jeb Justice, MD, with the UF Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, had the opportunity to be part of Yasmine’s care.

Thank you, Yasmine, for allowing your story to be shared and for reminding all of us of the impact compassionate, patient-centered care can have.

🎥 Watch Yasmine’s Mission Moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F69n3dJUkjU

Yasmine Rosa’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when...

08/26/2026

Congratulations to William O. “Bill” Collins, MD, FACS, FAAP, Chair of the UF Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, on being named President-Elect of the Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head & Neck Surgeons (SUO)!

Dr. Collins has been a member of the UF faculty since 2006 and has served as department chair since 2022. His selection for this national leadership role reflects his commitment to academic otolaryngology, education, and developing the next generation of leaders in our specialty.

We are proud to see UF Otolaryngology represented in this important national role.

Congratulations, Dr. Collins! 🐊



SUO Leadership: https://suo-aado.org/page/suo-leadership

08/03/2026

We're proud to celebrate David Uribe, HN Research Fellow, who presented at the AHNS Annual Meeting in Boston last week! 👏

David shared his research on using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to help predict cancer depth of invasion—work that has the potential to improve how head and neck cancers are evaluated and treated.

Congratulations, David, on representing our team and contributing to the future of cancer research! 🎉

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Liu, recipient of the 2026 Head and Neck Surgery Academic Award!

This award recognizes exceptional academic achievement, dedication to learning, and commitment to excellence within the
field of Head and Neck Surgery.

We applaud Dr. Liu's hard work and accomplishments.