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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Residents from LSU Health Shreveport Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery won the Resident Bowl, held at The Triological Society’s 2025 Combined Sections Meeting in Orlando, Fla.
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ENT Today - Drs. Mallory Peters, Joel Badders, and Mark Landry represented their institution well, beating 11 other teams in this signature event that showcases the clinical knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork of otolaryngology residents from programs across the country.
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LSU Health Shreveport Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residents earned top honors at The Triological Society’s 2025 Combined Sections Meeting.
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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.
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KTBS - Human papilloma virus or HPV is the same virus that causes cervical cancer in women. However, head and neck cancer caused by the HPV virus has been increasing among men.
![Breakthrough device offers hope for obstructive sleep apnea patients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754929692/lsuhscshreveportedu/pcncygnrqcwjkofkmv82/KTBSSleepApnea.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754929692/lsuhscshreveportedu/pcncygnrqcwjkofkmv82/KTBSSleepApnea.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754929692/lsuhscshreveportedu/pcncygnrqcwjkofkmv82/KTBSSleepApnea.png","width":520}])
KTBS - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common sleep disorder that affects about 39 million Americans. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains the gold standard treatment for OSA, but it’s not the only one. A newer procedure and surgical device called inspire can help.
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KSLA - Dr. Karuna Dewan says cleft lip and palate can lead to other health concerns like issues feeding, swallowing, breathing, hearing and speech. This is why proper treatment is required.
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 the specialty through mentorship and engagement."
