Dr. Sarah Mowry
Otolaryngologist
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Dr. Sarah Mowry is an otolargyngologist practicing at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Episode # 282 • 14 Jul 2026
Awake Cochlear Implantation: An Expert Guide
Have you considered performing a cochlear implant while your patient is awake? In this episode of the Backtable ENT & Allergy Podcast, Dr. Walter Kutz and Dr. Brandon Isaacson sit down with Dr. Sarah Mowry to explore her protocol for cochlear implants under local anesthesia, an approach especially relevant for older adults concerned about the cognitive risks of general anesthesia. Dr. Mowry shares her criteria for patient selection, preoperative counseling strategies, and how she adapts the OR setup to maximize comfort and communication during awake surgery.
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About
Dr. Sarah Mowry is a fellowship-trained neurotologist and board-certified otolaryngologist at University Hospitals, where she specializes in the medical and surgical management of hearing loss, balance disorders, cochlear implantation, skull base tumors, and other complex conditions affecting the ear. She serves as Vice Chair for Education, Program Director of the Otolaryngology Residency Program, and holds the Cliff A. Megerian, MD, Chair in Excellence in Otolaryngology. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Mowry is actively involved in research and medical education, with interests in cochlear implant outcomes, temporal bone disorders, and innovative surgical training technologies, including 3D-printed temporal bone models.
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