Dr. Stephen Chorney
Otolaryngologist
1 Podcast • 1 Case on BackTable
Dr. Stephen Chorney is an otolaryngologist and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
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Episode # 259 • 03 Feb 2026
Understanding Coblation Tonsillectomy: Benefits, Outcomes & Techniques
Can one surgical approach reduce postoperative bleeding, shorten recovery, and save hundreds of dollars per case? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Stephen Chorney, pediatric otolaryngologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, joins hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss the benefits and techniques of coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy. Drawing from his extensive clinical experience and findings from his recent Triological thesis, Dr. Chorney reviews the cost effectiveness of coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy compared to traditional extracapsular approaches.
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About
Stephen Reed Chorney, M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in complex pediatric otolaryngology.
Dr. Chorney earned his medical degree at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in otolaryngology at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and then received advanced training in pediatric otolaryngology through a fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree in health systems and policy from Rutgers School of Public Health.
Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Chorney joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2020. In 2022, he obtained advanced certification in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Dr. Chorney’s clinical and research interests include pediatric aerodigestive disorders, airway reconstruction, and voice disorders. He serves as a peer reviewer for The Laryngoscope, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, and International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Dr. Chorney currently sits on the editorial board of Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology.
Dr. Chorney is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and the Society for Ear Nose and Throat Advancement in Children.
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