Topic
Head and Neck Surgery
Podcasts
ENT & Allergy # 302Nov 10, 2026Understanding Social Vulnerabilities in Pediatric Cancer Care
Sometimes the biggest obstacle between a child and cancer treatment is not the tumor. It is a three-hour drive, a parent's lost paycheck, or a medical vocabulary no one has translated for the family. On this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy series on pediatric head and neck cancer, Dr. Jill D'Souza talks with pediatric oncologist Dr. Dylan Graetz and otolaryngology resident Dr. David Fei-Zhang, who both study how social vulnerability and health disparities shape cancer care. They define social vulnerabilities, name the ones they see most often, from financial hardship to language and health literacy, and share what helps: combined multidisciplinary clinics, patient navigators, and screening that starts before the first visit and repeats at every turning point in care.
- ENT & Allergy # 293Sep 22, 2026
Innovations in Pediatric Head & Neck Oncology Care
Treating pediatric head and neck cancer means thinking far beyond the initial diagnosis to ensure healthy growth, function, and future quality of life. For Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, BackTable ENT & Allergy spotlights the unique challenges and innovations in caring for children with head and neck cancer. Host Dr. Gopi Shah is joined by Dr. Anthony Sheyn, leader of the head and neck cancer program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Dr. Sara Helmig, pediatric oncologist at St. Jude, to discuss how multidisciplinary teams, advanced diagnostics, and family-centered care are reshaping outcomes for young patients.
Industry # 108Sep 15, 2026Integrating Technology in Clinical Education
Where is the line between what a surgeon needs to know and what technology can look up for them? On this episode of BackTable Industry, host Anish Parikh interviews Dr. Satyan Sreenath, rhinologist and skull base surgeon at Indiana University, about building operative comfort, lifelong learning, and the new role of artificial intelligence in clinical education. They discuss how surgical autonomy develops during residency, the resources that fill the gap after training, and the practical realities of staying current as technology and patient expectations evolve.
- ENT & Allergy # 280Jun 30, 2026
Leadership Through Resiliency & Mentorship
Every leader has a story. The experiences, mentors, and moments along the way shape not only who we become, but how we lead. In this episode of BackTable ENT and Allergy, Drs. Ashley Agan and Gopi Shah interview internationally renowned rhinologist Dr. Troy Woodard about his leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way. Together, they explore how leadership is about actions rather than titles, the value of national involvement, and the importance of embracing change and personal growth throughout a career.
- ENT & Allergy # 277Jun 9, 2026
Molecular Diagnostics for Thyroid Nodules
For years, an indeterminate thyroid biopsy has meant diagnostic surgery, but molecular testing is now changing that reality entirely. On this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy podcast, Dr. Ashley Agan interviews endocrinologist Dr. Erik Alexander about how molecular testing and a systematic, layered approach to thyroid nodule evaluation are reducing diagnostic surgeries and enabling more individualized patient care.
- ENT & Allergy # 273May 12, 2026
Integrating Narrative Medicine into Patient Care
From clinic to the OR, storytelling quietly shapes every decision in clinical care. This episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy examines how narrative medicine and the stories at the heart of each patient encounter can elevate your clinical practice, enhance empathy, and deepen the doctor-patient relationship. Pediatric ENT Dr. Gopi Shah interviews Dr. Alessandra (Alessa) Colaianni, a head and neck surgical oncologist at the University of North Carolina, about the power and relevance of narrative medicine in modern surgical care.
- ENT & Allergy # 263Mar 3, 2026
Immunotherapy for Adults with RRP
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) has long been managed with repeated surgical debulking, sometimes requiring dozens of procedures over a lifetime. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Aaron Friedman and guest host Dr. Stephen Schoeff discuss a major shift in care: immune-directed therapy targeting HPV 6 and 11.
Tumor Board # 33Nov 4, 2025Keynote-689: Implementation & Multidisciplinary Care for Immunotherapy in Head & Neck Cancer
When treating head and neck cancer, how can you tell the difference between true disease progression and pseudoprogression? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, we discuss the practical implementation of the KEYNOTE-689 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which demonstrated the benefit of adding neoadjuvant and adjuvant immunotherapy to standard head and neck cancer care. Our tumor board panel includes Dr. Mihir Patel, a head and neck surgeon from UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Siddharth Sheth, a head and neck medical oncologist from UNC, Dr. Jennifer Johnson, a professor of medical oncology and otolaryngology at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Dr. Adam Luginbuhl, a head and neck surgical oncologist at Thomas Jefferson University.
- ENT & Allergy # 243Oct 14, 2025
Parotid Malignancies: Diagnosis, Biopsy & Treatment Strategies
When should a parotid mass raise red flags? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Mirabelle Sajisevi, head and neck surgeon at the University of Vermont Medical Center, joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss her approach to diagnosing and managing parotid malignancies.
- ENT & Allergy # 237Aug 26, 2025
Approaches to Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Management
Hyperbaric oxygen is out and surgical innovation is in—here’s how the rescue flap is reshaping ORN care. Facial plastic and microvascular surgeons Dr. Ariel Frost and Dr. Eli Gordin join host Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible.
- ENT & Allergy # 222May 13, 2025
Survivorship in Head & Neck Cancer
What does it take to improve quality of life after head and neck cancer? In this episode of Backtable ENT, guests Dr. Heather Starmer, a speech and language pathologist at Stanford University, and Dr. Michael Moore, a head and neck cancer surgeon at Indiana University explore the topic of head and neck cancer survivorship
- ENT & Allergy # 200Nov 19, 2024
Identifying Parathyroid Glands: Challenges & Innovations
Can technology improve the accuracy of parathyroid tissue identification during surgery? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Michael Singer, an otolaryngologist specializing in minimally invasive parathyroid and thyroid surgery at Henry Ford Health in Michigan
- ENT & Allergy # 184Aug 6, 2024
Thyroglossal Duct Cysts in Children: A Comprehensive Approach
What is the best way to manage an infected thyroglossal duct cyst? In this episode, hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Christopher Liu, associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology at UT Southwestern, to learn about his vast experience with evaluation and management of thyroglossal duct cysts and the nuances of other congenital neck masses.
- ENT & Allergy # 172May 21, 2024
HPV & Oropharyngeal Cancer: Evolving Insights & Implications
In this episode, Dr. Mihir Patel, Professor of Otolaryngology at Emory University and expert in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), discusses HPV-positive head and neck cancer with host Dr. Ashley Agan.
- ENT & Allergy # 152Jan 2, 2024
Understanding Health Equity Research
In this episode, Dr. Kevin Sykes, PhD, MPH, director of clinical research at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, explores health equity research in otolaryngology with host Dr. Gopi Shah.
- ENT & Allergy # 145Nov 30, 2023
Understanding Drug Repurposing in Head & Neck Cancer
In this podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah invites Dr. Nicole Schmitt, an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University to discuss drug repurposing for head and neck cancer.
- Industry # 66Nov 28, 2023
Managing the Difficult Airway Through Innovation: The Adroit Surgical Story
In this episode, Dr. Eric Gantwerker and Dr. Nilesh Vasan, Founder/CEO of Adroit Surgical and Head & Neck Surgeon at University of Oklahoma (OU Health), discuss the development of Adroit Surgical.
- ENT & Allergy # 139Oct 31, 2023
Radiofrequency Ablation: Modern Management of Thyroid Nodules
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.
- ENT & Allergy # 135Oct 17, 2023
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC): Evaluating Risks & Navigating Complex Surgical Reconstruction
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).
- ENT & Allergy # 129Sep 14, 2023
American Head and Neck Society Scholarship for Underrepresented Minority Medical Students
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).
- ENT & Allergy # 128Sep 12, 2023
Free Flaps 101
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.
- ENT & Allergy # 123Aug 8, 2023
Health Equity Research in Pediatric Head and Neck Cancer
In this episode of BackTable ENT, pediatric otolaryngologists Dr. Anthony Sheyn (St. Jude Children’s Hospital & Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital), Dr. Jeffrey Rastatter (Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), and Dr. Daniel Chelius (Texas Children’s Hospital), discuss challenges and research in health equity in pediatric head and neck cancer care.
- ENT & Allergy # 115Jun 8, 2023
Management of the Plunging Ranula
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.
- ENT & Allergy # 82Dec 27, 2022
Manejo Avanzado de Cancer de Cabeza y Cuello en Práctica Privada
En este primer episodio español de BackTable ENT, Dr. Carlos Torre entrevista al Dr. Laureano Giraldez sobre sus motivaciones y lecciones de empezar su práctica privada de laringología y cáncer de cabeza y cuello en Puerto Rico.