Head and Neck Innovations

Speech-language pathologist Bethany Beckham, MA, CCC-SLP joins from our Voice Center to recap the latest and greatest research in gender-affirming voice care, and also speaks to the multidisciplinary collaboration between SLP's and laryngologists to treat all voice therapy patients.

Section Head of Surgical Sleep and Snoring Alan Kominsky, MD provides a deep dive into the evolution of surgical sleep therapy, including soft tissue surgery, to the current gold standard of hypoglossal nerve stimulation, to more innovations on the horizon.

Ashley Mays, MD joins from our Cleveland Clinic hospitals in Florida to discuss her focus on advancing patient quality, safety, and outcome measures, as well as our head and neck oncology and reconstruction programs in the region.

Director of Head and Neck Cancer Research Natalie Silver, MD returns to share an update on exciting new breakthroughs in the area of oral cancer monitoring and treatment, including promising microbiome and vaccine applications.

Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic staff, residents, fellows and med students at this week's American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting (AAO-HNSF). Check out ClevelandClinic.org/AAO24 for collaborative opportunities with us, and visit us at Booth #1409 in the exhibit hall - see you in Miami!

It's our 50th episode of Head and Neck Innovations! Returning guest Raj Sindwani, MD highlights the practice-changing approaches to complex endoscopic skull base surgery and post-operative monitoring that are part of Cleveland Clinic's plan of care.

Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA is joined by a special guest for today's episode, as Eileen Meehan from Dysphonia International shares her journey. Listen to learn more about this condition and the latest innovations in treatment.

Our Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program podcast series continues with PGY5 Emily Zhang, MD and PGY3 David Octeau, MD joining to kick off the new academic year, as well as some highlights of spending the summer in Cleveland.

Michael Benninger, MD joins from our Voice Center to discuss the latest and greatest in airway and voice care. The discussion spans the spectrum of laryngology topics, including THRIVE for laryngeal laser surgery, treatments for chronic cough, professional voice care, and more.

Sara Liu, MD, our new facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, joins to highlight her clinical specialties that span everything from cosmetic rhinoplasties to skin cancer reconstruction to gender-affirming facial feminization surgery. Dr. Liu also previews our upcoming Advances in Nasal Reconstruction course, taking place this August.