University Hospitals Otolaryngology

Happy International Women’s Day to all the extraordinary women who make up the ENT family! 💐🩺🌸🥼 female residents, fellows and faculty, we thank you all for making our program special!

Exciting Research from our UH & CWRU Dysphagia Team🎉At #DRS2026, Alexis Nahra, MA, CCC-SLP, presented her study on store-bought drinks as safer, tastier alternatives for patients with #dysphagia. With Dr. Nina Zhao & Dr. N. Scott Howard, guiding patients toward safer swallows.💧

UH is one of the first centers in Ohio to offer robotic-assisted cochlear implant procedures. Robotic assistance enables surgeons to have enhanced control persevering the delicate structures within the ear. Watch Jackie’s story here: youtu.be/vPnGwnBeWZQ

Featured on Youngstown News, Fire Captain Gibbs shared how his Cochlear Implant done at @UHcleENT , is helping him regain his hearing. Dr. Sarah Mowry speaks about the new CI technology used in his procedure. Watch full video here youtu.be/GkRHxVb9dnI.

The ENT Institute had an incredible representation at this year’s SENTAC meeting. Thank you to our presenters, Bridget Bona, Jessica Gutai, Dr. Tammy Wang and Dr. Clare Richardson. Our moderator, Dr. Jay Shah and our former resident, Dr. Cecille Saulman, program chair.

This past Monday, Dr. Rick Chandra, trained Rhinologist, Skull Base Surgeon, Professor and Chair of the University of Mississippi Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery @entatummc spoke to UH Residents and Faculty on Building an Academic Career.

Join us for the next Research Grand Rounds featuring Jennifer Villwock, MD, Vice Chair of Research at @UHcleENT. Register to learn more on groundbreaking work on patient-centric, accessible medicine and sensory biomarkers for cognitive health: uhhospitals.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Proud to spotlight Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan's recent feature on @BackTableENT's national podcast! 🎙️ Dr. @SanjeetR shares expertise on CSF leak evaluation and repair in two-part series. Check it out!👂youtu.be/DIKkOgqDFCo #ENT #MedicalInnovation #HealthcareLeadership

🎓 Rounding out our chief residents: Dr. Temi Adenyeni Fanimo! 💭 Will miss: Time with co-residents who made the best of every moment 🍽️ Fav post-call meal: Texas Roadhouse rolls with honey butter 📍 Next: Comprehensive ENT at University Hospitals in Cleveland

🎓 Grad spotlight: Dr. De’Andre Warren! 💭 Will miss: Cleveland sunsets & co-resident shenanigans ☕ Coffee order: Kirkland Cold Brew or Starbucks vanilla sweet cream 📍 Next: Neurotology fellowship @ University of Virginia

🎓 Grad spotlight: Dr. Alec Bonifer! 💭 Will miss: Co-residents, mentors & ripping through CTs on Seidman 5 ☕ Coffee order: Black w/ cinnamon—or “Jet Fuel” (Carnation Instant Breakfast) 📍 Next: Comprehensive ENT in Grand Rapids, MI!

🎓 ENT Chief Resident Spotlight: Dr. Eve Tranchito 💬 What you’ll miss most? “Hands-down, my co-residents. Grateful for the lifelong friendships.” ➡️ What’s next? Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship @ The Ohio State University!

Session 4 was filled with great talks spanning a diverse variety of topics within general ENT! After kicking off with a talk on big data, this session included 7 fantastic presentations from @uhcleent @nyu_ent @unc_ohns @mcgovernmed @albanymedent @cedarsohns @ucsfohns #COSM2025

Great showing from our UH team at #ACIA2025 in Boston! 🧠👂 Physicians, audiologists, SLPs & researchers shared work on cochlear implants, bone conduction, hearing preservation, & rehab. Proud to help advance hearing healthcare!

@dr_mowry kicked off @UHcleENT participation at ACIA 2025. Wonderful presentation on Hearing Preservation with @CochlearUS CI 632 electrode. Six more presentations/ posters to come. Stay tuned!

🚨 Cholesterol drug shows promise vs. HPV-related cancers! Researchers at UH Seidman Cancer Center are launching the first U.S. trials of fenofibrate—a common cholesterol med—as a potential treatment for HPV+ cervical & head & neck cancers. uhhospitals.org/for-clinicians…

🎉 Meet the Newest Members of Our ENT Family! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome the Otolaryngology Residency Class of 2030 to our team!

One of our wonderful rhinologists, Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan, served as a Visiting Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, delivering Grand Rounds on AI in Otolaryngology & participating in the Sinus & Skull Base Surgery Cadaver Course.

😴 Struggling with sleep? 10-30% of adults face insomnia, & 2-9% have obstructive sleep apnea. Join our expert panel on sleep medicine research at UH to learn about the latest insights & patient care improvements! 📍 All are welcome! Register now: bit.ly/433Jcza

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hoarse, strained voice is due to spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological condition that causes involuntary vocal cord spasms. Dr. Nicole Maronian of @UHhospitals explains the causes, diagnosis & treatment options. uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/…