BackTable ENT & Allergy

The best approach to sinus surgery is the one tailored to the patient in front of you. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, guest host Dr. Satyan Sreenath, rhinologist and Assistant Professor at Indiana University, and Dr. Dennis Tang, rhinologist and Assistant Professor at Cedars-Sinai, discuss advanced surgical techniques and post-operative management strategies in Functional Endoscopic...

When should an antibiotic allergy actually be tested? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, guest host Dr. Basil Kahwash, an allergist and immunologist at Ohio ENT & Allergy, sits down with Dr. Cosby Stone, an allergist and immunologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to discuss antibiotic allergies and how to distinguish true allergies from intolerances. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Stone br...

“This is the kind of conversation I wish I heard earlier in training.” If you’re thinking about private practice at all, you’ll want to hear this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast. Private practice otolaryngologist Dr. Caleb Masterson joins host Dr. Ashley Agan for a conversation about what modern ENT private practice can look like when autonomy, leadership, and patient experience take priority...

How can your clinical experience translate into industry leadership? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist Dr. Karen Hoffmann at Piedmont ENT in Atlanta joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the many opportunities for industry involvement within otolaryngology. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Hoffmann shares her extensive experience in otology and rhinology, highlighti...

Ever wondered what a high-powered healthcare executive thinks physicians should know about money, leadership, and career longevity? This episode of BackTable ENT features an especially engaging conversation with Bob Glazer, a recently retired healthcare executive, who shares his wisdom on achieving financial and personal abundance with guest host Dr. Ayesha Khalid. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion cove...

Does tongue tie impact pediatric sleep disordered breathing? In this episode of the Back Table ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist Dr. Brennan Dodson and speech language pathologist Allegra Bereszniewicz discuss tongue-tie and the pediatric airway with hosts Dr Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers the anatomy and pathophysiology of tongue tie, surgical techniques for its rel...

From asymptomatic dimples to chronic infections—here’s how experts navigate the spectrum of preauricular pits. In this episode of the Back Table ENT podcast, pediatric otolaryngologists Dr. Eric Gantwerker and Dr. Eric Berg discuss the surgical management of Preauricular Pits with host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS The conversation covers the etiology of preauricular pits, their presentations, decis...

Are you a med student with an upcoming away rotation? Get a head start with this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast. Dr. Viraj Shah, a PGY-4 ENT resident at UT Southwestern and guest host Dr. Quynh-Chi Dang, PGY-1 at UC Davis Medical Center, discuss how to succeed on away rotations. --- SYNPOSIS They cover the basics of away rotations, factors to consider when applying, and effective strategies...

From misdiagnosed asthma to anxiety-related breathing issues, inducible laryngeal obstruction is often hiding in plain sight. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Steven Sims from Rush University Medical Center discusses contemporary care for inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) with guest host Dr. Stephen Schoeff. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion elaborates on the evolution of the nomenc...

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....

If your patients still struggle with sleep apnea after other treatments, it might be time to look at the nose. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Scott McCusker joins hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss the impact of nasal airway obstruction on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).---This podcast is supported by:Aerin Medicalhttps:...

While the standard for adjuvant head and neck cancer treatment hasn't changed since 2004, a new trial using perioperative pembrolizumab is forcing clinicians to rethink their entire workflow, starting with diagnosis. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, head and neck surgical oncologist Dr. Adam Luginbuhl is joined by colleagues Dr. Dylan Roden and Dr. Ravindra Uppaluri to discuss the impleme...

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.---SYNPOSISDr. 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 p...

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. ---SYNPOSISDr. Sajisevi shares insights from her practice, including the importance of thorough phys...

We’re keeping the chronic rhinitis conversation going in this week’s episode of BackTable ENT. Otolaryngologist Dr. Greg Davis joins Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah to break down his approach to posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation with the NeuroMark Gen 3, including patient prep, anesthesia, technique, and postoperative care.---This podcast is supported by:Neurent Medical http://neuromark.com/-...

So many patients deal with a runny, stuffy nose every day, and sprays only go so far. Let’s talk about what’s new for chronic rhinitis. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Dennis Tang, a Rhinologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center discusses chronic rhinitis and the latest treatment advancements with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. ---This podcast is supported by:Aerin Medical...

Is there a different way to do an Intracapsular tonsillectomy without using a microdebrider or a Coblator? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, otolaryngologist Dr. Evan Tobin from Ohio ENT and Allergy Physicians sits down to discuss the intracapsular technique for tonsillectomy with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan. ---SYNPOSISDr. Tobin shares his journey and practice in Ohio, emp...

What every ENT needs to know about the resurgence of measles—and how to talk to patients about vaccines. In this episode of the Back Table ENT podcast, Dr. Romaine Johnson and Dr. Daniel Chelius, both pediatric otolaryngologists, talk about the resurgence of measles and vaccine hesitancy with host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS They delve into their professional backgrounds, the importance of recogni...

How to help children with ear deformities look and feel their best. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Jason Qian from Rady Children's in San Diego and special guest Dr. Charlotte Célérier, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Neckar-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris, France discuss the technical aspects of pediatric otoplasty with Dr. Gopi Shah. ---SYNPOSISThe conversation covers surgic...

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.---SYNPOSISThe discussion begins with a detailed overview of the condition and patient presentation, and the impact of radiation therapy. Th...

Is the advice you’re getting from your mentor really what you need, or is the real breakthrough hidden in your own answers? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah welcomes Dr. Stacey Ishman, a chief medical officer, pediatric ENT, real estate investor, syndicator, and career coach for physicians, to discuss transitioning from academic medicine to utilization management. ---SYN...

How do we integrate biologics into the existing stepwise treatment model for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)? In this episode, Dr. Reena Mehta, an allergist from Uptown Allergy and Asthma in New Orleans, discusses the use of biologics for treating chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. ---SYNPOSISDr. Mehta elaborates on the common presentations of patients, the role of biologi...

What happens when a high-achieving physician trades perfectionism for purpose? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Tiffany Moon, an anesthesiologist, mom, entrepreneur, former Real Housewives of Dallas cast member, and author of the book 'Joy Prescriptions' joins host Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNPOSIS Tiffany shares her journey from a driven, high-achieving academic physician to explorin...

A 47 year old male presents with intermittent, unilateral nasal drainage and headache. What do you do? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Satyan Sreenath, a rhinologist at Indiana University, and Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan, a rhinologist at Case Reserve University, examine complex cases involving CSF leaks and encephaloceles. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors discuss diagnostic approaches, imaging t...

A patient walks in with a persistent runny nose. Is it allergies, or something more dangerous? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, two renowned rhinologists, Dr. Satyan Sreenath and Dr. Sanjeet Rangarajan, delve into the evaluation and management of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks at the anterior skull base with host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion encompasses patient presenta...