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AI's Role in ENT Physical Exams

with Dr. Jonathan Simmonds

Endoscopes, AI, and the future of ENT care—otolaryngologist and Presidio CEO Dr. Jonathan Simmonds shares why the tech game is just getting started in this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast.

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Ep 244 AI's Role in ENT Physical Exams with Dr. Jonathan Simmonds

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, October 21). Ep. 244 – AI's Role in ENT Physical Exams [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Ashley Agan

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Jonathan Simmonds

Dr. Jonathan Simmonds is an otolaryngologist practicing at Summit Health in New York City.

Synopsis

Dr. Simmonds shares his journey from the UK to becoming a sinus surgeon in New York, and the founding of Presidio to create affordable endoscopic equipment. They discuss how AI can transform ENT practice, emphasizing the unique position ENTs hold due to their routine use of camera systems in exams. The conversation also tackles the economic aspects of implementing new technology, the importance of capturing clinical data, and the necessity of ENT specialists to advocate for their role in the evolving landscape. Dr. Simmonds offers insights into the various AI tools and the significance of contributing to the development and implementation of AI models in ENT.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:38 - AI in ENT: Opportunities and Challenges
12:46 - Protecting the Role of ENTs
17:26 - The Future of ENT Exams
24:41 - Ownership of Medical Data: The Ethical Dilemma
30:09 - Human-Like Behavior in AI Models
31:18 - The Role of AI in ENT Practice
34:30 - Challenges and Opportunities in AI Implementation
42:12 - Economic Considerations for AI in Private Practice
45:03 - Final Thoughts and Future Directions

Resources

Dr. Jonathan Simmonds
https://www.summithealth.com/doctors/provider/1538549936

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