Dr. David Chou
Otolaryngologist
1 Podcast on BackTable
Dr. David Chou is an otolaryngologist practicing at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Episode # 264 • 10 Mar 2026
Exploring Augmented Reality for Surgical Applications: Insights for Facial Plastic Surgeons
Is augmented reality ready for everyday surgical practice? In this episode of BackTable, guest host Dr. Christopher Gentile speaks with Dr. David Chou of Emory University about augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR) in surgery. He explains why AR, which overlays digital images onto the real world, currently shows the most promise intraoperatively, while VR remains a powerful tool for education, simulation, and even patient distraction in ENT settings.
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