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The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia treats adults and children with ear, nose and throat disorders, with emphasis on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head & neck cancer, neck masses, endoscopic sinus surgery, otology, cochlear implants, plastic surgery, sleep surgery, skull base surgery, voice disorders, adult dysphagia and complex airway reconstruction.

Our faculty are devoted to the education and development of outstanding clinicians according to core competencies of patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning, communication, professionalism and systems-based practice. The five-year Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residency program offers a broad range of clinical and academic experiences designed to produce world class otolaryngologists and includes intensive exposure to the medical and surgical management of all facets of our specialty.
State-of-the-art research facilities, a collaborative research environment, and outstanding clinical resources place the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University at the leading edge of new scientific advancements. The department is currently conducting over 40 studies, and in the last five years has published over 140 papers, establishing it as one of the leading institutions for research. Our research is supported by the NIH and other external sponsors; it includes both basic and clinical investigation in all major areas of otolaryngology.
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Our faculty are devoted to the education and development of outstanding clinicians according to core competencies of patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning, communication, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

EDUCATION
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CLINICAL SERVICE

We are working to identify under-served disease populations, and link clinical service lines with existing areas of research to address local and regional health disparities.

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RESEARCH

Our state of-the-art research facilities, collaborative research environment, and outstanding clinical resources place us at the leading edge of new scientific advancements.

RESEARCH

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1120 15th Street, BP 4109

706-721-4400-Appointments

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Kountakis named honorary member of European Rhinologic Society

Dr. Stilianos Kountakis has been named an honorary member of the European Rhinologic Society.

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Smaller breathing tubes are better when intubating singers, everyone

Smaller is better when it comes to the flexible plastic endotracheal tubes placed in the windpipe to help patients breathe, say the medical professionals who treat vocal professionals.

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Hocker, Groves to lead MCG graduate medical education

Dr. Michael Hocker has been named the medical school’s senior associate dean for graduate medical education. Hocker will also serve as MCG’s designated institutional official.

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Difficulty swallowing is a symptom, MCG/AU Health team can help find the cause

It’s something most of us likely take for granted — until we can’t do it. Swallowing refers to the seemingly simple process that gets food and drink from our mouths to our bellies.

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