BackTable ENT & Allergy

Did you know that congenital CMV-related hearing loss can develop several years after birth? On the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Jeff Hyzer interview pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Albert Park about the latest evidence on congenital CMV and its role in pediatric sensorineural hearing loss. The discussion covers diagnosis, risk factors, screening protocols, testing s...

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...

When should recurrent sinus infections trigger an allergy or immune workup? In this episode of the BackTable ENT and Allergy podcast, Dr. Karen Kaufman of Kaufman Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology in Vienna, Virginia, sits down with Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss chronic sinusitis evaluation, allergy testing, immunotherapy, immune deficiency screening, and building a private practice. --- Get the BackTabl...

Septal perforations can be deceptively challenging, with a wide range of etiologies, symptoms, and treatment options to consider. In this episode of BackTable ENT and Allergy podcast, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah interview Dr. Oswaldo Henriquez, a board-certified otolaryngologist and rhinologist at WellStar Health System in Atlanta, to explore the complexities of evaluating and managing...

For years, an indeterminate thyroid biopsy meant diagnostic surgery but molecular testing is now changing that reality entirely. On this episode of the BackTable ENT 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 pati...

Not all chronic cough, globus, or voice changes are due to reflux, so how do you distinguish laryngopharyngeal symptoms (LPS) from true laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)? In this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy podcast, Dr. Ashley Agan interviews laryngologist Dr. Inna Husain about how nuanced diagnostic definitions and a careful clinical approach can improve patient outcomes and avoi...

With such a wide range of presentations and severity, how do laryngologists approach the diagnosis and treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis? In this episode of the BackTable ENT and Allergy Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Howell, Laryngologist at the University of Cincinnati, joins Dr. Stephen Schoeff to discuss the evaluation and management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis. --- Get the BackTable a...

Pediatric thyroid nodules are rare, but their risk of malignancy is significantly higher than in adults, raising the stakes for accurate diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast Dr. Gopi Shah and co-host Dr. Jeff Hyzer interview Dr. Wen Jiang, pediatric otolaryngologist at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, for an in-depth discussion on the evalu...

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 su...

From the clinic to the camera, discover how an allergist turned social media into a patient education powerhouse. On this week’s episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin of Oak Brook Allergists joins host Dr. Basil Kahwash to discuss his path from fellowship training to becoming a widely followed social media educator and author of the New York Times bestselling...

Behind every smooth surgery is a team member you may not see in the spotlight—but without them, the operation doesn’t run. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Jose Flores, a surgical technologist at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego and ENT service coordinator, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss the importance of the surgical technologist’s role in the OR and how it directly impacts...

Could that routine epistaxis actually be the first sign of a challenging skull base tumor? This week’s episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast is part two of the sinonasal tumor and skull base involvement discussion. Host Dr. Satyan Sreenath is joined again by Dr. Joao Paulo Almeida, Dr. Zara Patel, and Dr. Garret Choby for a case-based deep dive into the multidisciplinary management of complex sinon...

Pathology, anatomy, and staging: how do these three pillars come together to guide sinonasal tumor management? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, host Dr. Satyan Sreenath is joined by Dr. Joao Paulo Almeida, Dr. Zara Patel, and Dr. Garret Choby to discuss a multidisciplinary approach to sinonasal tumors, emphasizing the triad of pathology, anatomy, and staging to guide treatment. --- Ge...

What if you could build a skull base practice outside academia, without sacrificing complexity, income, or fulfillment? On this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Kibwei McKinney from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City joins guest host Dr. Dennis Tang to discuss building a rhinology and skull base surgery practice outside academia. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtab...

Why do some patients recover faster, cope better, and experience less pain despite similar diagnoses? The answer may lie not in the pathology, but in perception. In this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, Dr. Sonia Gupte, a former family physician and board-certified clinical hypnotherapist, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to explore how hypnotherapy works and where it fits in modern medical...

Anaphylaxis doesn’t always look like hives and swelling. In up to 20% of cases, the skin is completely clear, making the diagnosis easy to miss. On this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, Dr. Basil Kahwash speaks with Dr. Payel Gupta, allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai in New York City, about how to recognize and manage anaphylaxis. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtabl...

What makes butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty such an elegant solution for pediatric eardrum perforations? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Sean Evans of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta joins hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss the evaluation and management of pediatric tympanic membrane perforations, with a focus on the butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty technique -...

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. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Friedman reviews the recent FDA approval of the Precigen produc...

Not every airway is a tonsil problem. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is often more nuanced than it appears, requiring thoughtful evaluation beyond routine surgery. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Tali Lando discusses managing pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Lando shares insights i...

Only 7–10% of patients who qualify for cochlear implants actually receive one. Why are so many older adults missing out on life-changing hearing care? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, guest hosts Dr. Joe Walter Kutz and Dr. Brandon Isaacson are joined by Dr. Cameron Wick of University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center to discuss cochlear implantation in the elderly population. --- SY...

At what point does a “routine” sinus or ear infection become a warning sign of immunodeficiency? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, board-certified allergist-immunologist Dr. Basil Kahwash explores the intersection of immunodeficiency and otolaryngology with Dr. Lauren Gunderman, a pediatric immunologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Learn why ENTs should remain vigilant for underlyin...

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 f...

When allergy meds aren’t enough, how do you choose the form of immunotherapy that will work best for your patient? Board-certified allergist-immunologist Dr. Nikhila Schroeder and host Dr. Basil Kahwash answer that question and more in this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Schroeder shares her path from an engineering background to becoming a board-certified pediatric and adu...

Think beyond the esophagus. Up to 75% of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients have ENT-relevant atopic disease that is often best managed with a multidisciplinary approach. Get caught up on best practices in EoE diagnosis and treatment with this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, featuring dual board-certified gastroenterologist and allergist-immunologist Dr. John Leung and host Dr. Basil Ka...