Advancing otolaryngology through clinical care, research and education
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery has been a distinct academic department since its inception. This long-standing departmental autonomy has provided the opportunity for accelerated growth and expansion of the diverse activities associated with patient care, research and education. The department has created a desirable patient care model that has enabled continued expansion of patient volume. This large and diverse patient population provides a rich environment for graduate medical education and research.
The educational mission within our department consists of medical student and resident training as well as several fellowship programs. Research in basic science and clinical medicine is also highly encouraged and has resulted in numerous national presentations and publications. We provide a wide variety of educational programs, ranging from post-graduate fellowships in clinical and research activities to opportunities for interested high school students. Our focus is on providing the best possible patient care in an excellent teaching environment.
History of the Department
The history of the Department of Otolaryngology at Ohio State and the College of Medicine itself are intertwined.
Divisions and Specialties
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's Division of Allergy and Immunology physicians have specialized fellowship training in the medical and surgical treatment of a broad range of diseases and disorders affecting the nose and sinuses. Our physicians will evaluate whether allergies are contributing to these problems and, if needed, provide allergy immunotherapy.
The Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is led by division director Leslie Kim, MD, MPH. Aesthetic procedures include but are not limited to rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery (including facelift, brow lift and eyelid surgery) and nonsurgical treatments such as Botox injections and fillers. Reconstructive procedures include surgery for nasal obstruction, reanimation after facial paralysis, skin cancer reconstruction (Mohs reconstruction), facial trauma repair and scar revision.
The Division of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery, in partnership with Audiology: OSU Hearing Professionals, The Cochlear Implant Center and the Balance Disorders Program provides comprehensive services for disorders of the ear and skull base. With three fellowship trained otologists/neurotologists, six full-time audiologists and the most experienced vestibular (balance) testing and rehabilitation facilities in the city, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the most complete source for ear care in Central Ohio. Our faculty further sub-specialize in the care of patients with complex cranial base disorders that require the multi-specialty resources of an academic tertiary care referral center.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a top-ranked center for care of patients with sinus conditions. Our physicians have special expertise in the latest technologies for medical and surgical care of the nose and sinuses. We treat a broad range of problems from nasal obstruction and rhinosinusitis to complicated conditions involving the nose, sinuses and anterior skull base.
Our ENT and sleep sub specialists work together with other specialists to provide you with a targeted diagnosis and safe, effective treatment. In fact, the sleep medicine and cardiology researchers at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center were the first to evaluate the impact of common sleep disorders on heart failure patients.
The Division of Laryngology physicians specialize in voice and swallowing disorders and are fellowship-trained surgeons. These specialists receive training above the level most ENT specialists receive. Half of the fellowship specialists in all of Ohio can be found at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. We’re considered among the world’s experts on PVCMD, partly because our academic affiliation enables us to conduct research that leads to better diagnosis and treatment.