NEWS | Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Dr. Cherie-Ann Nathan, Chair and Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, was named a recipient of the LSU Presidential Laurel, one of the highest academic honors within the LSU System.

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.

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.

LSU Health Shreveport Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residents earned top honors at The Triological Society’s 2025 Combined Sections Meeting.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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."

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."

Ameya Asarkar, MD, LSUHS Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery, has completed his 100^th Inspire procedure, an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.

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.

Shreveport Bossier Advocate - Dr. Fourrier treats children up to age 18 with conditions ranging from common problems like recurrent ear infections and tonsilitis to severe issues such as breathing problems and neck masses.

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.