Samir S Khariwala MD MS
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Samir S Khariwala MD MS
@skhariwala
Professor and Chair, Dept Oto-HNS, University of Minnesota. Head/Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction.



Dr. Meredith Adams from @ent_umn & @MHealthFairview co-authored a study that found adults with hearing loss who regularly use hearing aids may experience a 24% lower risk of mortality compared to non-users. Learn more: bit.ly/3PjeB9g. #HearingLoss | #HearingAid

Long day/still in OR, grateful, got a call from dallas our patient: Liver/Small bowel transplant 2-6-2007, 17 yr ago pt junior in HS living life to the fullest! Blessings/Congratulations to Aby,Stories like this=best antidote to burnout. ❤️my job, posted with patient permission

You would never know 4-year-old Piper was born with a rare and dangerous birthmark that required the South Dakota family to travel to MN for treatment. “It’s a relief, having that dark time behind us,” says mother Hailey. Watch Piper's journey: bit.ly/3NmEbJn.



Try over-the-counter earwax removal devices at one of the many U of M studies at the Minnesota State Fair this year: the Great Minnesota Earwax Study! 👂 🎡 Visit them this Sunday, Aug 27 at the Driven to Discover building! #MNstateFair | @D2DMNStateFair | @ent_umn

In the news: Asst. Professor Dr. Jakubowski talks about treating Ewing sarcoma in young Elin Hoechst alongside Dr. Lyford-Pike and others. This may be the first-ever staged jaw reconstruction. See the story at kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

Graduation day kicked off with a lecture by Dr. Keiko Hirose and is continuing with resident presentations!






Professor Srinath Chinnakotla, MD, transplant #surgeon at @MHealthFairview, has performed over 1,600 lifesaving transplants. Supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, saving lives is what he calls a “team sport.” Read more ➡️: bit.ly/41Ct6ZY. @UMNSurgery




Congratulations to Dr. Amy Anne Lassig for receiving the Hennepin Healthcare Medical Staff Honors award for Outstanding Contributions in Academics! Dr. Lassig was recognized for her prolific research efforts on top of being the sole surgeon for head and neck cancer care at HCMC.






