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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.

The future of Otolaryngology is on full display at the this weekend! University of Washington Otolaryngology - Head & ...
10/16/2026

The future of Otolaryngology is on full display at the this weekend! University of Washington Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

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Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie Lau! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Lau on receiving an NIH R56 award from the National In...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Bonnie Lau! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Lau on receiving an NIH R56 award from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) for her project, “Development of Binaural Hearing.”

The NIH award will support innovative research advancing our understanding of auditory neuroscience and hearing development.

Congratulations, Bonnie, on this exciting achievement and well-deserved recognition!

CATCH US AT FALL VOICE 2026! 🗣️Team UW OTO is ready to connect with colleagues, share our expertise, learn from the best...
09/24/2026

CATCH US AT FALL VOICE 2026! 🗣️

Team UW OTO is ready to connect with colleagues, share our expertise, learn from the best, and represent the University of Washington! 💜🐾💛

LET’S GO! 🙌🎤

The Fall Voice Conference

We’re proud to celebrate these 21 incredible physicians from our department who have been named in Seattle Magazine 2026...
09/22/2026

We’re proud to celebrate these 21 incredible physicians from our department who have been named in Seattle Magazine 2026 Top Docs List. Your compassion, exceptional patient care and expertise continues to inspire us all. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor💜👏

Congratulations to our physicians recognized as Seattle Met 2026 Top Doctors.🏆 We’re proud to celebrate this recognition...
09/22/2026

Congratulations to our physicians recognized as Seattle Met 2026 Top Doctors.🏆

We’re proud to celebrate this recognition of their dedication to excellence in patient care and to our community.

Congrats to all the great doctors our there. 💜

💜 Happy APP Appreciation Week! 💜 Today we’re celebrating the amazing APPs of UW Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery! 🎉 Th...
09/21/2026

💜 Happy APP Appreciation Week! 💜

Today we’re celebrating the amazing APPs of UW Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery! 🎉

Thank you for the expertise, compassion, teamwork, and dedication you bring to our patients and our team every day. We’re so grateful for all that you do! 👏💜

We appreciate YOU! 🫶

Can chronic sinus disease cause “brain fog”?Our UW Rhinology team is helping explore that question. 🧠👃New research publi...
09/01/2026

Can chronic sinus disease cause “brain fog”?

Our UW Rhinology team is helping explore that question. 🧠👃

New research published in International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology examines the growing evidence linking chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with cognitive dysfunction, including the “brain fog” many patients describe.

This scoping review looks at how CRS may affect cognition, how cognitive symptoms relate to disease burden, and whether they may improve with treatment.

Congratulations to Dr. Aria Jafari and colleagues on this work exploring the impact of chronic sinus disease beyond the sinuses!

🔗 Read the article at the link in bio.

🎙️ Head & Neck Cancer: Research, Teamwork & the Future of CareDr. Brittany Barber, MD, MSc, FRCSC, recently joined the O...
08/28/2026

🎙️ Head & Neck Cancer: Research, Teamwork & the Future of Care

Dr. Brittany Barber, MD, MSc, FRCSC, recently joined the Oncology Insights Podcast with host Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, FASCO, for a conversation on the evolving landscape of head and neck cancer care.

As Associate Professor, Division Leader, and Fellowship Director of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and UW Medicine, Dr. Barber shares insights on research, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the future of patient care.

Watch the conversation and learn more about the work shaping the future of head and neck cancer treatment. ▶️ link in bio.

FredHutch Oncology PatientCare

Last week, we hosted our annual Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway course! 🎓A huge thank you to ...
08/17/2026

Last week, we hosted our annual Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway course! 🎓

A huge thank you to our keynote speaker, Dr. Belafsky, and to everyone who joined us. We had a fantastic time connecting, sharing knowledge, and learning from one another, and we certainly walked away having learned a whole lot!

Already looking forward to next year!

Today, we are excited to recognize the outstanding faculty members stepping into new leadership roles within our departm...
07/01/2026

Today, we are excited to recognize the outstanding faculty members stepping into new leadership roles within our department.

Please join us in congratulating our newest leaders:

Vice Chairs ⭐️
- David Horn, MD, MS – Vice Chair of Research
- Ian Humphreys, DO, FARS – Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
- Mark Whipple, MD, MS – Vice Chair of Professional Development, Mentoring, and Education


Division Directors ⭐️
- Waleed Abuzeid, MD – Rhinology
- Brittany Barber, MD – Head & Neck Surgery
- Gavriel Kohlberg, MD – Neuro-otology
- Nina Lu, MD – Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship Directors ⭐️
- Aria Jafari, MD – Rhinology Fellowship
- Emily Marchiano, MD – Head & Neck Surgery Fellowship

These leaders bring exceptional expertise, dedication, and vision to their new roles. We look forward to the impact they will have on advancing patient care, education, research, and mentorship across our department.

Congratulations to each of you on this exciting new chapter! 🎉

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