Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Patient Care

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The Oldest Specialty

Established in 1904, our department was one of the first otolaryngology departments in the country, with a longstanding tradition of excellence in caring for ear, nose and throat patients.

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Established in 1904, the U-M Medical School Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is one of the first otolaryngology departments in the country. We have a long standing tradition of excellence and innovation in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating ear, nose and throat patients.

We are committed to training the next generation of leaders in the field, with training opportunities for medical students, residents, fellows graduate students and post-doctoral students. Our residency program is one of the most sought-after training programs in the country.

Our department is a research leader, with research programs in head and neck cancer, health services, neurolaryngology and hearing. Our world-renowned Kresge Hearing Research Institute, established in 1961, consists of a diverse and dedicated group of scientists and physicians working on basic and clinical aspects of hearing and balance, in health and disease.

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2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital, ear, nose and throat

Michigan’s #1 ENT Program

Year after year, U-M Health is ranked among the nation’s best ear, nose and throat hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

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At U-M Health, we are on the cutting-edge of diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating patients with diseases of the head and neck and are consistently ranked as one of the nation's best hospitals for ear, nose and throat care.

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In the latest episode of the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast, host and Chief Well-Being Officer Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is joined by Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is creating a learning environment where students can succeed without compromising high standards.
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Philanthropy News

Gratitude inspires gift to improve survivorship care

Grateful for the care they received at Michigan Medicine, Lori and David Liner are supporting better outcomes for patients and survivors of head and neck cancer.
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Department News

Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors

Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors
Before and after photos of a patient in the hospital with a breaking tube and later in his car after surgery closed his tracheostomy.
Health Lab

Weight loss and surgery restore patient’s throat after near-death brush with likely COVID

After a near-death brush with Covid, Michigan Medicine patient lost 361 pounds and underwent five operations to have his tracheostomy tube removed.
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News Release

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings

U-M boasts 15 top 10 residency programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator rankings
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Welcome Yunlu Zhu, PhD

Get to know the newest faculty member in our department.