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Dr. Gopi Shah on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Dr. Gopi Shah

Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Dr. Gopi Shah is a practicing ENT at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX.

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Ep 142 Evaluation and Management of Chronic Frontal Sinusitis in Sweden with Dr. Jens Andersson
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About Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a co-founder of BackTable, co-host of the BackTable ENT series, and a practicing Otolaryngologist with UT Southwestern. Dr. Shah is Director of UTSW’s Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and Co-director of UTSW’s Airway Simulation Lab for residents. In additions, she serves as the surgical representative-at-large for the Medical Executive Committee at Children’s Health in Dallas.

Podcasts Featuring Dr. Gopi Shah

Episode #142

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Jens Andersson, practicing ENT at Sweden’s Skåne University Hospital, tackle chronic frontal sinusitis.

Episode #141

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Briac Thierry, Pediatric ENT at Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris, France, review stridor in newborns, with a special emphasis on laryngomalacia.

Episode #140

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah sits down with pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Erynne Faucett at the University California Davis-Sacramento to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of otolaryngology and its importance.

Episode #139

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. David Goldenberg, head and neck surgeon and department chair at PennState Health in Pennsylvania, discuss radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of thyroid nodules.

Episode #138

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah sits down with Dr. Anthony Sheyn, associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Tennesse-Memphis and Dr. Jennifer Lavin, associate professor of otolaryngology at Northwestern University-Feinberg, to talk about what clinical care pathways are and their usage in the field of pediatric otolaryngology.

Episode #137

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ayesha Khalid, rhinologist with Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts, discuss balloon sinuplasty indications, techniques, and post-operative management.

Episode #135

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah sit down with Dr. Gina Jefferson, professor and division chief of head and neck surgery at the University of Mississippi, to discuss the challenges of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC).

Episode #134

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In this episode, Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Krishan Ramdoo, CEO and founder of TympaHealth, a London-based startup that has developed an all-in-one device for hearing health assessment which incorporates otoscopy and microsuction functionalities.

Episode #133

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Deepak Mehta, pediatric otolaryngologist and director of the complex airway program at Texas Children’s Hospital, discuss Deepak’s work advancing pediatric airway surgery in India. This unique episode addresses the challenges and rewards of building a sustainable global health collaboration.

Episode #132

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Nikhila Raol, pediatric otolaryngologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Associate Professor at Emory University, discuss management of pediatric dysphagia.

Episode #131

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Jordan Schramm of Peak Pediatric ENT in Provo, Utah, chats with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan about in-office ear tubes for children.

Episode #129

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Tammara Watts, surgeon-scientist at Duke University, sits down with host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss two exciting scholarship opportunities for medical students available through the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS).

Episode #128

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Eli Gordin, microvascular surgeon at UT Southwestern, joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss free flap surgery. This high-yield episode walks listeners through the basics of microvascular surgery, from indications to management of surgical complications.

Episode #127

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Demetri Arnaoutakis, a facial plastic surgeon, and host Dr. Gopi Shah discuss planning and execution of in-office facelifts.

Episode #126

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In this week’s episode of Backtable ENT, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah talk with Dr. John Craig, chief of Rhinology and co-director of the Skull Base Center at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, about odontogenic sinusitis (ODS).

Episode #125

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Mark Courey (chief of otolaryngology at Mount Sinai) and Sarah Schneider (Speech Language Pathologist at UCSF) join host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss voice care for transgender patients.

Episode #124

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah is joined with speech language pathologist (SLP) Sarah Quintana, MS, CCC-SLP from Louisiana State University-Shreveport who specializes in gender-affirming voice therapy, singing, voice rehabilitation, and remote service delivery models. Sarah and Gopi discuss the role of speech language pathology in the care of those with professional voices.

Episode #122

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Zara Patel, director of endoscopic skull base surgery and professor of otolaryngology at Stanford, joins Dr. Shah to discuss the physiology behind olfactory dysfunction and evidence-based cutting-edge therapies.

Episode #121

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Robert Glazer, executive vice president of ENT and Allergy Associates LLP joins Dr. Ashley Agan to speak about his process for recruiting the next generation of otolaryngologists, things otolaryngologists should look for in choosing a practice to join, and general tips and advice for otolaryngology residents to think of in their plans post residency.

Episode #120

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Gauri Mankekar, assistant professor of Otolaryngology at LSU Health Shreveport, discuss cholesteatoma workup and surgical management.

Episode #119

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Javan Nation, a pediatric otolaryngologist from Rady’s Children Hospital in San Diego, joins Dr. Shah to speak about the assessment and management of children with complex obstructive sleep apnea.

Episode #116

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Shah and Dr. Karuna Dewan discuss diagnosis, workup and medical therapy for chronic cough in adults.

Episode #115

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In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Agan and Dr. Shah invite Dr. Rohan Walvekar, Chair in Head and Neck Surgery at Louisiana State University, to discuss his experience with innovating procedures for sialendoscopy and ranula excision.

Episode #113

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This week on the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Amanda Stapleton, a pediatric otolaryngologist from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, chat about the unique challenges of treating pediatric sinus and skull base diseases, orbital complications, and biofilm-covered Moraxella. They discuss source control, biofilm, and her research focused on the bacteriology of pediatric chronic sinusitis and patients with cystic fibrosis.

Articles Featuring Dr. Gopi Shah

Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Treatment: Clearing Out the "Peanut Butter"

Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is a form of chronic rhinosinusitis that can cause orbital/intracranial spread and distortion of sinonasal anatomy if untreated. Learn more about endoscopic sinus surgery and sinus rinses to treat allergic fungal rhinosinusitis.

Evaluating Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (ARFS): Focus on Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria

Though considered a subtype of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) differs from other forms of sinusitis in its presentation, imaging findings, and workup. Learn more about when to suspect and how to evaluate a patient with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis symptoms.

Odontogenic Sinusitis Symptoms & Diagnosis

Odontogenic sinusitis is a maxillary sinus disease of dental origin. It presents with unilateral sinusitis symptoms and foul odor. Learn more about the symptoms and diagnosis of odontogenic sinusitis.

Odontogenic Sinusitis Treatment

Odontogenic sinusitis is the result of dental infection spreading to the maxillary sinus. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this disease, a combination of medical, surgical, and dental treatment strategies enable cure in 95% of affected patients.

Neurogenic Cough Treatment

Neurogenic cough is a diagnosis of exclusion commonly observed after illness or laryngeal insult. Learn more about the diagnosis, medical therapies, and in-office procedures for neurogenic cough treatment.

Chronic Cough Diagnosis: Definitions, Differentials, Physical Exam & Functional Tests

Chronic cough affects one in twenty American adults, many of whom will end up with an ENT referral, even if their cough arises from a pulmonary, neurologic, or gastrointestinal cause. Read on to learn about how one UCLA-trained laryngologist works through this common problem.

How to Remove Salivary Stones in the Clinic

In-office salivary stone removal is a straightforward procedure suitable for many patients with sialoliths, including select sialadenitis patients. Learn how an expert in benign salivary disease removes stones in clinic.

Salivary Stones: Patient Workup for In-Office Management

Salivary stones block the flow of saliva, increasing the risk of sialadenitis and pain. Learn more about the patient presentation, physical exam considerations, and candidacy for in-office management of salivary stones.

Rock Solid: Procedural Considerations for In-Office Sialolithiasis Treatment

A large proportion of patients can have their sialolithasis treated in-office. Learn about procedural considerations, potential complications, and patient selection for in-office removal of salivary stones.

No OR Time, No Problem: In-Office Pediatric Ear Tube Placement with the Tula System

Until recently, pediatric ear tube insertion has required a trip to the operating room. Join Dr. Jordan Schramm and BackTable ENT to learn more about the Tula ear tube system, which enables ENTs to insert ear tubes in-office.

How to Integrate In-Office Ear Tube Placement into Your Pediatric ENT Practice

In-office ear tube placement offers advantages (no need for general anesthesia and potentially lower costs to families), but also brings challenges. ENT Dr. Jordan Schramm shares his solutions to these challenges and expounds on the advantages of in-office placement.

Treatment for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): Steroids & Beyond

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents, often unilaterally, as acute-onset hearing loss of 30 dB or more over three consecutive frequencies. Learn more about the presentation and evaluation of this otologic emergency from guideline author Dr. Sujana Chandrashekar.

Causes of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): Many Potential Etiologies, One Otologic Emergency

While 90% of cases are idiopathic, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) can result from a diverse set of causes. This article explores the many causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and the guideline-recommended workup of SSHL.

Evaluating Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL) Symptoms

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents, often unilaterally, as acute-onset hearing loss of 30 dB or more over three consecutive frequencies. Learn more about the presentation and evaluation of this otologic emergency from guideline author Dr. Sujana Chandrashekar..

Diagnosing Loss of Smell: Medical History, Testing & Imaging

Loss of smell can arise from many different etiologies, including post-viral, traumatic, and vascular. Clinicians who treat patients with smell loss shouldn’t miss this high-yield article, which reviews causes and workup of smell loss.

Olfactory retraining is an underutilized tool for patients with loss of smell.

When considering treatment for loss of smell, it can be difficult to identify evidence-based interventions that provide the best chance of helping patients regain olfactory function. Join BackTable ENT and leading expert in olfactory disorders, Dr. Zara Patel, to review current and emerging therapies for loss of smell, including smell retraining therapy, nutritional supplements, and platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Causes for olfactory dysfunction include viral infection, trauma, and toxic medications.

Olfactory dysfunction encompasses disturbances in smell, ranging from smell distortion to anosmia (total loss of smell). In this article, we define important terms, explain how to test olfaction, and review the potential causes of olfactory dysfunction.

An otolaryngologist prepares to preform ClariFix, nasal cryotherapy.

Nasal cryotherapy with the Clarifix device uses liquid nitrogen to target the posterior nasal nerve and thus blunt stimuli responsible for chronic sinusitis. Learn more!

Cholesteatoma Surgery: Expert Strategies for Optimal Outcomes

Expert ENT Dr. Gauri Mankekar provides key insights and considerations for cholesteatoma surgery, including how to mitigate cholesteatoma surgery risks and the importance of long-term clinical surveillance to manage cholesteatoma recurrence.

Pediatric Dysphagia: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

Ashley Brown, speech language pathologist (SLP), details the spectrum of signs that infants with feeding challenges can display upon presenting to the clinic, and the profound emotional and cultural nuances of feeding within our society.

Infant Feeding Difficulties: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Interventions

Evaluating infant feeding difficulties requires precise diagnostics, with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and video fluoroscopic swallow studies being the most common methods.

Cholesteatoma Causes, Symptoms & Clinical Presentation

Cholesteatomas are infection prone skin lined cysts within the ear that are classified as congenital or acquired. Pediatric and adult cholesteatoma patients often have different clinical presentations and symptoms, with children at a higher risk for hearing loss and complications.

The Functional Impact of Infant Dysphagia

Ashley Brown, SLP, emphasizes the importance of functional evaluation over mere anatomical categorization in assessing infant dysphagia.

Pediatric Sleep Apnea Diagnosis & Imaging: Collaboration is Key

Sleep apnea diagnosis in complex pediatric patients poses unique challenges that require multidisciplinary solutions.

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Radiofrequency Ablation: Modern Management of Thyroid Nodules with Dr. David Goldenberg on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Crafting Clinical Care Pathways in Pediatric ENT with Dr. Anthony Sheyn and Dr. Jennifer Lavin on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
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