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Exercise Science Principles Strengthen Swallowing Rehabilitation- Link to Story

Science Daily- 4/30/2007

Smaller Incisions Better for Patients- Link to Story

Augusta Chronicle 12/19/2005

Dr. Terris to speak on minimally invasive thyroid surgery- Link to Story

New approach to thyroid surgery reduces incision size-

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MCG Chairman Named to Georgia Society of Otolaryngology Board-

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Night Sounds: Fellowship Helps Find Surgical Cures for Sleep Disorders-

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Endoscopic Approach Best for Repairing Bone Defect Between Brain, Nasal Cavity- Link to Story

 MCG Researchers investigate whether tiny polyester cords can stop potentially dangerous sleep apnea- Link to Story

Drs. Mitch Austin and David Terris have been named to the list of the Best Doctors in America for 2004.

MCG Rhinologist Offers Specialized Expertise in Nasal Disorders

Dr. Stil Kountakis, Professor and Vice Chair, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the MCG team.   Link to story

Hollywood Surgeon Comes to Augusta The Augusta Chronicle recently featured our new Director of Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Achih Chen.

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Congratulations to our Chief Residents, Edward Porubsky, MD and Chris McMains, MD. They were both awarded travel grants from the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery to attend the AAO-HNS annual meeting in Orlando from September 21-24, 2003.

Visiting Professor Program Revitalized 

The visiting professor program has been re-invigorated, with regional and national speakers addressing a variety of topics, ranging from endoscopic otology to laryngeal preservation surgery. In April, J. David Osguthorpe, M.D., Professor of Otolaryngology at the Medical University of South Carolina, delivered a comprehensive lecture on Allergic Rhinosinusitis (see photograph).  The coming academic year will feature the Management of Vascular Skin Lesions and topics in the fields of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Rhinology. Grand Rounds are held in the Otolaryngology Conference Room on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm.  Category 1 CME is available, and catered dinner is provided. For details call: 706-721-4400.

Congratulations, Ms. Coleman! Ms. Annette Coleman, Licensed Practical Nurse in the ENT Practice Site, is the recipient of the Department of Otolaryngology Distinguished Service Award for the month of April 2003.  Ms. Coleman's idea has had a tremendous impact on the success of our weekly Tumor Board.

Kid’s Ear, Nose and Throat Month  In honor of Kids’ Ear, Nose and Throat Month, Dr. Mitchell Austin, an otolaryngologist, or ear, nose and throat doctor, shares some information about when removing the tonsils is necessary and what types of treatment options are now available for children. Link to story.

David J. Terris, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology, was the Keynote Speaker at the February 21, 2003, meeting of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Section on Otolaryngology. Dr. Terris presented a lecture on “Endoscopic and Robotic Neck Surgery: A New Frontier.”

Dr. David Terris performs the first Endoscopic Zenker's Diverticulotomy ever done at the Medical College of Georgia. Link to story.