S+S, Fall 2023 The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh is creating a premier Pittsburgh Hearing Institute, to be housed on the sixth floor of the new UPMC […]
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Barry Schaitkin Retires
Barry M. Schaitkin, MD, retired in August from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology. He was in practice for over 40 years. “Barry Schaitkin was the consummate clinician with […]
Addressing Disparities for HNC Patients with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh is developing a three-step program to address disparities for head and neck cancer patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Eye […]
Nasal Obstruction: The Deviated Septum – Everything You’d Want to Know
Making people breathe better through their nose is an issue near and dear to Dr. Grant Gillman’s heart. He presented “Nasal Obstruction: The Deviated Septum – Everything You’d Want to […]
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UPMC Skull Base Think Tank Publishes Manuscript
One of the first manuscripts from the UPMC Skull Base Think Tank has been published in JAMA-Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The UPMC Skull Base Think Tank is a North American […]
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Unique Program at Pitt School of Medicine
A unique program is in the works at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Students in existing doctoral programs at the University of Pittsburgh will be able to obtain […]
HPV and the Changing Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer
At the start of his presentation for the Eye & Ear Foundation’s August 9 webinar, “HPV and the Changing Epidemiology of Head and Neck Cancer,” José P. Zevallos, MD, MPH, […]
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Hearing with the Brain
The Eye & Ear Foundation’s July 27th webinar, “Hearing with the Brain” was presented by Philip Perez, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology specializing in Otology and Neurotology […]
Students Present at AHNS Conference
Three students from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine presented at the American Head and Neck Society’s 11th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer last month in Montreal. […]
OTO New Hires
The Department of Otolaryngology has two new hires: Garret W. Choby, MD, and Jessica Maxwell, MD, MPH. Starting August 1, Dr. Choby is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head […]
OTO Hires Microvascular Surgeon
In October, the Department of Otolaryngology will have a new leader in microvascular surgery for the head and neck cancer group. Matt Spector will be Director, Head and Neck Surgical […]
Voice Outreach
The UPMC Voice Center is reviving its mission to provide free vocal outreach events in the community. Prior to COVID, Voice Center team members frequently provided free vocal health and […]
Community Outreach
The Eye & Ear Foundation supports the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology in advancing care to impact how people hear, see, and live. We also understand that access to care is […]
Down Syndrome and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea impacts around one billion adults worldwide, not including kids or the elderly. It is extremely common in people with Down syndrome. The Eye & Ear Foundation’s July 10th […]
First Dedicated Research Audiologist at Dept of CSD
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh with support from the Eye & Ear Foundation welcomes its […]
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