University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS

@oto_uw

We take pride in offering compassionate, state-of-the-art patient care alongside comprehensive teaching, training and research in all aspects of Otolaryngology.

University of Washington

Joined September 2020

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Jul 22

🎤Join us on Aug 8 (F) 8a-4:30p for Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing & Upper Airway, a full day of evidence-based learning w/top experts from UW, Seattle Children’s, Fred Hutch & Swedish. 🔗Register: shorturl.at/vN843 #SLP #NorthwestVoice #UWOTO #SeattleSLP

oto_uw's tweet image. 🎤Join us on Aug 8 (F) 8a-4:30p for Advanced SLP Topics in Voice, Swallowing &amp; Upper Airway, a full day of evidence-based learning w/top experts from UW, Seattle Children’s, Fred Hutch &amp; Swedish.
🔗Register: shorturl.at/vN843
#SLP #NorthwestVoice #UWOTO #SeattleSLP

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Jun 3

You're invited to Prentice Bloedel Research Day! 🎉 📅 Thurs, June 5 | 🕜 1:30–6 PM 📍 Haring Center Auditorium CD150 Featuring keynotes from David Eddins, PhD & Shyam Gollakota, PhD + poster session & reception! #BloedelResearchDay #UWOTO #HearingResearch

oto_uw's tweet image. You're invited to Prentice Bloedel Research Day! 🎉
📅 Thurs, June 5 | 🕜 1:30–6 PM
📍 Haring Center Auditorium CD150
Featuring keynotes from David Eddins, PhD &amp; Shyam Gollakota, PhD + poster session &amp; reception!
#BloedelResearchDay #UWOTO #HearingResearch

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · May 27

New publication - In a recent study led by Hannah Case, MD (R3-R) presents a novel, semi-automatic workflow developed in 3D Slicer to enhance the evaluation of tracheomalacia in peds pts using 4D-CT. 📄rb.gy/fxg4bj

oto_uw's tweet image. New publication - In a recent study led by Hannah Case, MD (R3-R) presents a novel, semi-automatic workflow developed in 3D Slicer to enhance the evaluation of tracheomalacia in peds pts using 4D-CT. 📄rb.gy/fxg4bj

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · May 8

A story of strength: Jack’s swollen lymph node led to a throat cancer diagnosis. At @fredhutch, TORS surgery & proton therapy helped him avoid chemo. Now he’s healing with hope. Read more: rb.gy/e2ptap #UWOTO #UWMedicine #FredHutch #CancerSurvivor #HeadAndNeckCancer

oto_uw's tweet card. In 2023, Jack David was on his family’s annual trip to Priest Lake, Idaho, when he woke up in the middle of that vacation and felt a swollen lymph node. The following year, David decided to have the...

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · May 2

Exciting news! Al Merati, MD is the recipient of the 2025 Women in Otolaryngology He for She Award from @AAOHNS ! This honor recognizes @amerati 's outstanding advocacy and commitment to advancing gender equity in the field of Otolaryngology! #HeForShe #WIOAward #UWOTO #iamoto

oto_uw's tweet image. Exciting news! Al Merati, MD is the recipient of the 2025 Women in Otolaryngology He for She Award from @AAOHNS ! This honor recognizes @amerati 's outstanding advocacy and commitment to advancing gender equity in the field of Otolaryngology! #HeForShe #WIOAward #UWOTO #iamoto

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Fred Hutch Cancer Center@fredhutch · Apr 17

Brushing your teeth may reduce your cancer risk? Neal Futran, MD, DMD, Director of Head and Neck Surgery & Chair of the UW Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, talks about what we know about the mouth microbiome and cancer risk. #microbiome #oralhealth #cancerresearch

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Apr 18

Join Dr. Brittany Barber & Dr. Neal Futran at the Pacific Northwest Head & Neck Cancer Symposium: Etiology and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer hosted by @fredhutch on May 2, 2025. Earn up to 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 🔗to register: bit.ly/43iKRRQ

oto_uw's tweet image. Join Dr. Brittany Barber &amp; Dr. Neal Futran at the Pacific Northwest Head &amp; Neck Cancer Symposium: Etiology and Management of Oral Cavity Cancer hosted by @fredhutch on May 2, 2025. Earn up to 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 🔗to register: bit.ly/43iKRRQ

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Apr 18

Endoscopic endonasal repair of medial orbital fractures is safe & effective. In a review led by Drs. Ruthberg, Jafari, in conj w/Drs. Zhang (UW Ophtho), Gudis & Weitzman (@ColumbiaOto): >98% diplopia resolution, 100% EOM recovery, 0 major complications. shorturl.at/4t726

$oto_uw's tweet image. Endoscopic endonasal repair of medial orbital fractures is safe &amp; effective. In a review led by Drs. Ruthberg, Jafari, in conj w/Drs. Zhang (UW Ophtho), Gudis &amp; Weitzman (@ColumbiaOto): &gt;98% diplopia resolution, 100% EOM recovery, 0 major complications. shorturl.at/4t726$

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Apr 16

🎙️Happy World Voice Day from the Laryngology & SLP teams at UW OTO! Your voice matters—stay hydrated, rest when needed, and don’t ignore persistent hoarseness. #WorldVoiceDay #UWOTO #VoiceMatters #VocalHealth

oto_uw's tweet image. 🎙️Happy World Voice Day from the Laryngology &amp; SLP teams at UW OTO! Your voice matters—stay hydrated, rest when needed, and don’t ignore persistent hoarseness. #WorldVoiceDay #UWOTO #VoiceMatters #VocalHealth

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Apr 4

A patient pays it forward & gets a surprise of his own! @fredhutch receives $20K donation from Clifford Ford, Jr. a patient of Dr. Emily Marchiano. Read the full & heartwarming story! shorturl.at/79T4l #uwoto #givingback #FredHutch #thyroidcancer #hope #uwmedicine

oto_uw's tweet card. Clifford Ford, Jr., was pretty sure he was being pranked when he got a call in early January, telling him he’d won a contest and that he could choose a nonprofit organization to receive a $10,000...

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Mar 24

The deadline for the Dick and Loraine Burger Head and Neck Surgery Research Fellowship is Friday, March 28! Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply - rb.gy/tvn5ec

oto_uw's tweet image. The deadline for the Dick and Loraine Burger Head and Neck Surgery Research Fellowship is Friday, March 28! Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply - rb.gy/tvn5ec

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Mar 21

🎉A BIG welcome & congrats to our newest Otolaryngology residents!🎉 Match Day 2025 has arrived, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome these talented individuals into our community. 🩺✨ @aaohns #UWOTO @UWMedicine #MatchDay2025 #Iamoto #aaohns #otoresidency #Otolaryngology

oto_uw's tweet image. 🎉A BIG welcome &amp; congrats to our newest Otolaryngology residents!🎉
Match Day 2025 has arrived, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome these talented individuals into our community. 🩺✨ @aaohns #UWOTO @UWMedicine #MatchDay2025 #Iamoto #aaohns #otoresidency #Otolaryngology

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Mar 20

New findings-Drs. Brittany Barber & Holly Harris, & MS4 Luis Gomez Castillo, demonstrate a link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages & oral cavity cancer in women, showing a 4.87x higher risk for those consuming 1 or more sugary beverage/day. tinyurl.com/4ndr9jt4

oto_uw's tweet image. New findings-Drs. Brittany Barber &amp; Holly Harris, &amp; MS4 Luis Gomez Castillo, demonstrate a link between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages &amp; oral cavity cancer in women, showing a 4.87x higher risk for those consuming 1 or more sugary beverage/day. tinyurl.com/4ndr9jt4

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Mar 13

The incidence of Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC) is rising among non-smokers. In a new study, by Drs. Zhou & Barber, they explore the relationship between local and systemic oral health determinants and OCSCC in never-smoking adults. 🔗shorturl.at/8xogK

oto_uw's tweet image. The incidence of Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC) is rising among non-smokers.
In a new study, by Drs. Zhou &amp; Barber, they explore the relationship between local and systemic oral health determinants and OCSCC in never-smoking adults. 🔗shorturl.at/8xogK

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University of Washington Otolaryngology-HNS@oto_uw · Feb 18

MS Felix Fernandez-Penny presenting a case of a large petrous apex cholesterol granuloma, treated endonasally & lined w/a nasoseptal flap, at @NASBSorg MTG in #nola. A great showcase of the @uwoto & @uwneurosurgery #skullbaseSurgery team! @ariajafarimd @samemersonmdphd

oto_uw's tweet image. MS Felix Fernandez-Penny presenting a case of a large petrous apex cholesterol granuloma, treated endonasally &amp; lined w/a nasoseptal flap, at @NASBSorg MTG in #nola. A great showcase of the @uwoto &amp; @uwneurosurgery #skullbaseSurgery team! @ariajafarimd @samemersonmdphd

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