NM ENT

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be among the top hospitals in the nation for ear, nose and throat care by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Thanks to our @NorthwesternMed team for your commitment to advancing discoveries and providing world-class care. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent

“If this [drooling] is more of a persistent thing — you’re waking up every night and your pillow is drenched — we want you to see a doctor, especially if it’s recent,” Landon Duyka, MD, said. “It could be a sign of a more serious sleep disorder or even a #neurological condition such as #Parkinsons.” @NMNeurology cnn.com/2026/03/10/hea…

Alan Micco, MD, served as president over the @Triological Society Combined Sections meeting in Orlando, Florida Jan 22-24 and delivered a presidential address entitled "Finding Your Moral Compass". This scientific meeting brought four regional sections of the society together and honored the vice presidents of each section. #TRIO2026

Northwestern Medicine otolaryngology treated patients from far beyond our local community in 2025. We are honored to be a destination for high‑quality ENT care, research and specialized expertise. Please consider Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital for excellence in otolaryngology conditions in this year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey: doximity.com

We’re excited to welcome Abel P. David, MD, as the newest member of the @NorthwesternMed #Otolaryngology – #HeadAndNeckSurgery team. He specializes in disorders of hearing, balance and the lateral skull base, with clinical expertise in CochlearImplantation, endoscopic ear surgery and the management of complex ear and #SkullBaseTumors.

Northwestern Medicine #Otolaryngology treated patients from far beyond our local community in 2025. We are honored to be a destination for high‑quality #ENT care, research and specialized expertise. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

AI model predicts language outcomes for children with hearing loss with 92% accuracy: A Northwestern Medicine–led international study shows a deep transfer learning model can predict spoken language improvement in children receiving cochlear implants with over 92% accuracy, outperforming traditional machine learning approaches. The model uses presurgical MRI brain scans to identify children at risk for poorer language outcomes, potentially enabling more targeted interventions worldwide. 🔗 news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/03/02/ai-… This is a strong example of AI moving beyond generic “health insights” into precise, clinically actionable risk prediction. For healthtech teams, the study underscores the value of combining deep transfer learning with imaging data to support triage and personalization, while also highlighting the need for global, multi‑center datasets to ensure models generalize across languages, protocols, and populations.

A new study concludes that an AI can predict language development in children with cochlear implants better than traditional approaches news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/03/02/ai-…

The findings of a @NorthwesternMed-led international multi-center study published in @JAMAOto support the feasibility of a single #AI-based prediction model for worldwide use to identify children at risk for less language improvement after #CochlearImplantation, according to Nancy M. Young, MD (@HearingKids). @nufeinbergmed @luriechildrens news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/03/02/ai-…

We are committed to delivering an outstanding #PatientExperience, and our 2025 outcomes reflect that dedication. These Net Promoter Scores (#NPS) represent the trust and confidence patients place in the expertise, compassion and consistency of our #ENT teams.

Tag along for a day in the life of Sleep Surgeon Reena Dhanda-Patil, MD.

Exceptional #ClinicalVolume reflects the trust patients place in Northwestern Medicine #Otolaryngology. We’re grateful for the patients and families who rely on our team for expert, #CompassionateCare. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

We are proud to recognize our teams who are advancing the field of #otolaryngology through meaningful academic contributions, mentorship and clinical excellence. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

In 2025, our team performed 138 adult #CochlearImplant procedures, representing 160% growth year over year. We are grateful to be part of a program helping more adults reconnect with hearing and communication. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

In this extensive, real-world analysis published in #AllergyAndRhinology, temperature-controlled radiofrequency treatment for nasal valve collapse-related #NasalAirwayObstruction demonstrated substantial reductions in healthcare resource utilization and total costs of care, demonstrating sustained savings relative to medically managed patients. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/al…

A study led by Yash J. Patil, MD, MPH, showed that within a single-surgeon population, patients with diagnosed hypertension, DM, and BMI > 25 did not experience a significantly greater incidence of most postoperative complications compared to patients without those co-morbidities after head and neck #MicrovascularReconstruction. Learn more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/li…

Northwestern Medicine #Otolaryngology treated patients from far beyond our local community in 2025. We are honored to be a destination for high‑quality #ENT care, research and specialized expertise. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

This recent study in #AllergyAndRhinology provides the first real-world evidence supporting the value of endoscopic findings as predictors for #ChronicRhinosinusitis disease progression. Authors included: Bruce K. Tan, MD, Robert C. Kern, MD, Stephanie Shintani Smith, MD, Kevin C. Welch, MD, David B. Conley, MD onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/al…

We are committed to delivering an outstanding #PatientExperience, and our 2025 outcomes reflect that dedication. These Net Promoter Scores (#NPS) represent the trust and confidence patients place in the expertise, compassion and consistency of our #ENT teams. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

Exceptional #ClinicalVolume reflects the trust patients place in Northwestern Medicine #Otolaryngology. We’re grateful for the patients and families who rely on our team for expert, #CompassionateCare. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/ent-news-year-…

Expert insight matters. By participating in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey, you help guide patients to quality care. Please consider Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital for excellence in otolaryngology. Vote now: doximity.com