BackTable ENT & Allergy

EP. 277 Molecular Diagnostics for Thyroid Nodules with Dr. Erik Alexander

For years, an indeterminate thyroid biopsy meant diagnostic surgery but molecular testing is now changing that reality entirely. On this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Ashley Agan…

Ep. 276 LPR vs. LPS: Key Differences & Diagnostic Techniques with Dr. Inna Husain

Not all chronic cough, globus, or voice changes are due to reflux, so how do you distinguish laryngopharyngeal symptoms (LPS) from true laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)? In this episode of the…

Ep. 275 Evaluation & Management of Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis in Adults with

With such a wide range of presentations and severity, how do laryngologists approach the diagnosis and treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis? In this episode of the BackTable ENT and Allergy…

Ep. 274 Pediatric Thyroid Nodules: Clinical Insights & Approaches with Dr. Wen Jiang

Pediatric thyroid nodules are rare, but their risk of malignancy is significantly higher than in adults, raising the stakes for accurate diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. In this episode of…

Ep. 273 Integrating Narrative Medicine into Patient Care with Dr. Alessandra Colaianni

From clinic to the OR, storytelling quietly shapes every decision in clinical care. This episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy examines how narrative medicine and the stories at the heart of each…

Ep. 272 Allergy Education on Social Media and Beyond: Challenges and Strategies with Dr. Zachary Rubin

From the clinic to the camera, discover how an allergist turned social media into a patient education powerhouse. On this week’s episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, allergist Dr.…

Ep. 271 The OR Surgical Tech in Pediatric ENT with Jose Flores

Behind every smooth surgery is a team member you may not see in the spotlight—but without them, the operation doesn’t run. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Jose Flores, a surgical…

Ep. 270 Management of Sinonasal Tumors with Skull Base Involvement: Part 2 with Dr. Zara Patel, Dr. JP Almeida and Dr. Garret Choby

Could that routine epistaxis actually be the first sign of a challenging skull base tumor? This week’s episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast is part two of the sinonasal tumor and skull base…

Ep. 269 Management of Sinonasal Tumors with Skull Base Involvement: Part 1 with Dr. Zara Patel, Dr. JP Almeida, & Dr. Garret Choby

Pathology, anatomy, and staging: how do these three pillars come together to guide sinonasal tumor management? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, host Dr. Satyan Sreenath is joined by Dr.…

Ep. 268 Building a Skull Base Program in Private Practice with Dr. Kibwei McKinney

What if you could build a skull base practice outside academia, without sacrificing complexity, income, or fulfillment? On this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Kibwei McKinney from SSM…

Ep. 267 Clinical Hypnotherapy Applications in ENT Medicine with Dr. Sonia Gupte

Why do some patients recover faster, cope better, and experience less pain despite similar diagnoses? The answer may lie not in the pathology, but in perception. In this episode of the BackTable ENT…

Ep. 266 Clinical Steps for Efficient Anaphylaxis Diagnosis & Treatment with Dr. Payel Gupta

Anaphylaxis doesn’t always look like hives and swelling. In up to 20% of cases, the skin is completely clear, making the diagnosis easy to miss. On this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy…

Ep. 265 Pediatric Tympanoplasty: Butterfly Cartilage Technique with Dr. Sean Evans

What makes butterfly cartilage tympanoplasty such an elegant solution for pediatric eardrum perforations? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Sean Evans of Children’s Healthcare of…

Ep. 264 Exploring Augmented Reality for Surgical Applications: Insights for Facial Plastic Surgeons with Dr. David Chou

Ep. 263 Immunotherapy for Adults with RRP with Dr. Aaron Friedman

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) has long been managed with repeated surgical debulking, sometimes requiring dozens of procedures over a lifetime. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Aaron…

Ep. 262 Systematic Approach to Pediatric OSA Management with Dr. Tali Lando

Not every airway is a tonsil problem. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is often more nuanced than it appears, requiring thoughtful evaluation beyond routine surgery. In this episode of the BackTable…

Ep. 261 Cochlear Implants in the Elderly - Challenges & Solutions with Dr. Cameron Wick

Only 7–10% of patients who qualify for cochlear implants actually receive one. Why are so many older adults missing out on life-changing hearing care? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast,…

Ep. 260 Clinical Insights on Immunodeficiency & ENT Infections with Dr. Lauren Gunderman

At what point does a “routine” sinus or ear infection become a warning sign of immunodeficiency? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, board-certified allergist-immunologist Dr. Basil Kahwash…

Ep. 259 Understanding Coblation Tonsillectomy: Benefits, Outcomes & Techniques with Dr. Stephen Chorney

Can one surgical approach reduce postoperative bleeding, shorten recovery, and save hundreds of dollars per case? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Stephen Chorney, pediatric…

Ep. 258 Understanding Sublingual vs. Subcutaneous Immunotherapy with Dr. Nikhila Schroeder

When allergy meds aren’t enough, how do you choose the form of immunotherapy that will work best for your patient? Board-certified allergist-immunologist Dr. Nikhila Schroeder and host Dr. Basil…