OTOLARYNGOLOGY - HEAD and NECK SURGERY
Welcome.
Our surgeons, physician extenders, ancillary staff and nurses provide the best possible care to the people of North Louisiana and surrounding states. We are proud to offer cutting-edge treatment in this era of rapidly advancing technology and personalized medicine. We have a multi-disciplinary team of highly trained specialists who are experts in the following:
- Head and Neck Surgery,
- Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery,
- Hearing and Balance Disorders,
- Voice and Swallowing Disorders,
- Thyroid Disorders,
- Skull base and Sinus Surgery
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
Our Department is recognized nationally and internationally for clinical expertise and research innovations. We have been NIH funded since 2000 and many of our projects have involved multi-institutional novels therapies with the lead investigator coming from our department faculty.
The department sponsors a fully accredited Residency program, fellowship programs in Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery, as well as education programs for Medical Students. Our graduating Residents have had great success both in private practice and academic tracks, which is a testament to the quality of training we provide.
We welcome you to our department website where you can learn more about our program and its mission to provide the best in terms of Clinical Services, Training, Research and Education in the field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS
Chair of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
The department performs approximately 2000 surgeries per year and over 12,000 office visits providing an extensive residency experience.
Areas of Specialty
- Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Airway
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- The Hearing Center
- Cochlear Implant Program
- Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
- Robotic Assisted Surgery
- Facial Nerve Center
- Inspire and Sleep Surgery
- Center for Voice, Airway & Swallowing
- Thyroid & Parathyroid
- Skull Base Surgery
Latest News
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KTBS3 - Having the HPV virus is a normal phenomenon. The virus can later predispose individuals to cancers like cervical cancer in women or in the last decades--head and neck cancers more commonly found in men, which is why the HPV vaccine is recommended.
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Best of Times Radio - Tune in to listen to Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan, LSUHS Chair of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery discuss clinical trials and the recently named top researchers from LSUHS.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery selected Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD as an inductee for their Hall of Distinction in June, 2024. Dr. Nathan "is a surgeon-scientist internationally recognized for her commitment and contribution to patient care, humanitarianism, and investment in the future of a diverse specialty through mentorship and engagement."
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Dr. Karuna Dewan says making sure mothers are healthy during pregnancy is especially important. “The best treatment is always prevention. The things that we like to think about in terms of preventing cleft lip and cleft palate are optimizing maternal health."
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Ameya Asarkar, MD, LSUHS Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery, has completed his 100th Inspire procedure, an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
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AP News - Dr. Karuna Dewan, LSUHS Associate Professor of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery, shares about the importance of trials in evaluating the procedure to determine what patients will benefit the most and what are the safety concerns.
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Each year at our commencement, the Allen A. Copping Excellence in Teaching Awards are given to selected individuals nominated by students and peers. This year's recipients are Michael Yim, MD; Kristin Butller, MPH, MLS; and David McGee, PhD.
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Seven LSU Health Shreveport Faculty Named in Top 1-5% of United States Researchers by Avant-Garde Health. This award honors the outstanding surgeons whose contributions to healthcare research significantly enhance the quality of patient care.
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Congratulations to our Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Residency Program for ranking in the top 5 programs in the country on the annual Otolaryngology Training Exam.
