Head and Neck Innovations
Episodes
Advances and Risk Management in Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Head and Neck Innovations, Christopher Roxbury, MD, and Rhinology Fellow Chase Kahn, MD, join host Paul Bryson, MD, to discuss adva...
Advances in Pediatric Otolaryngology Care
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Fadel, MD joins this episode of Head & Neck Innovations to discuss recent advances and innovations he is excited about as he starts his pract...
2025 Contemporary Multidisciplinary Care of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient CME
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Prendes, MD joins this episode of Head & Neck Innovations to discuss the upcoming 2025 Contemporary Multidisciplinary Care of the Head and...
Unified Care: Integrating Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway Disorders
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claudio Milstein, PhD joins the podcast to discuss the concept of unified care in managing voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. Dr. Milstein...
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Safety, Quality, Patient Experience and Outcomes
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of proper communication to patients with hearing loss. Dr. Sydlowski explai...
Vocal Vitality: Innovations in Voice Care
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome singing voice specialist (SVS) Dr. Nick Klein to the podcast, as he discusses the SVS's role in vocal injury recovery. Dr. Klein and D...
Complex Cases, Collaborative Care: Pediatric Otolaryngology at Cleveland Clinic
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet pediatric otolaryngologist Alisa Timashpolsky, who joins the podcast to discuss the latest in otology, rhinology and multidisciplinary care for c...
Cleveland Clinic at COSM 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic at next week's Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetin...
Treating Oropharyngeal Cancer: Transoral Robotic Surgery and Multidisciplinary Care
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Ku, MD joins to discuss the latest advancements in treating oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, including transoral robotic surgery, and her ...
Driving Education in Airway, Voice, & Swallowing Care
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Brodsky, PhD, ScM previews two exciting upcoming events: the ASHA Health Care Summit 2025 on ICU collaboration in May, and a September CME on m...
Innovations in Oral Surgery
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA as he welcomes Alan Martinez, DDS, a new member of our Section of Dentistry and Oral Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Mart...
Exploring Longitudinal Trends and Patterns in Chronic Cough
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA shares key findings from a longitudinal study revealing that otolaryngologists are the primary surgical specialists consulte...
Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Insights and Innovations
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome our new rhinologist Christopher Roxbury, MD, who joins to discuss the latest advancements in endoscopic skull base surgery. Dr. Roxbury sha...
Innovations in Nasal Reconstruction
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dane Genther, MD joins to discuss a novel technique to repair nasal septal perforation. Dr. Genther also loo...
Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Management: A Roundtable Discussion - Part 2
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons continue their roundtable discussion on osteoradionecrosis (ORN). They emphasize the significance of mu...
Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis Management: A Roundtable Discussion - Part 1
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our team of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, led by Michael Fritz, MD, for a deep dive into mandibular osteoradionecrosis management. ...
Innovations in Pediatric Voice and Sleep Care
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join pediatric otolaryngologist Swathi Appachi, MD as she discusses the latest innovations in pediatric voice and sleep care, including Cleveland Clin...
Innovations in Gender-Affirming Voice Care
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Speech-language pathologist Bethany Beckham, MA, CCC-SLP joins from our Voice Center to recap the latest and greatest research in gender-affirming voi...
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and Innovations in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Section Head of Surgical Sleep and Snoring Alan Kominsky, MD provides a deep dive into the evolution of surgical sleep therapy, including soft tissue ...
Head and Neck Surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Florida
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Mays, MD joins from our Cleveland Clinic hospitals in Florida to discuss her focus on advancing patient quality, safety, and outcome measures, ...
Unlocking the Next Frontier in Oral Cancer Care
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Head and Neck Cancer Research Natalie Silver, MD returns to share an update on exciting new breakthroughs in the area of oral cancer monit...
Cleveland Clinic at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic staff, residents, fellows and med students at this week&a...
Redefining Care: Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and Beyond
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 50th episode of Head and Neck Innovations! Returning guest Raj Sindwani, MD highlights the practice-changing approaches to complex endos...
Voices Heard: Increasing Awareness of Spasmodic Dysphonia and Related Disorders
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA is joined by a special guest for today's episode, as Eileen Meehan from Dysphonia International shares her journey. Lis...
Resident Update: Summer in the CLE
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program podcast series continues with PGY5 Emily Zhang, MD and PGY3 David Octeau, MD joining to kic...
Speaking on the Future of Voice Care
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Benninger, MD joins from our Voice Center to discuss the latest and greatest in airway and voice care. The discussion spans the spectrum of la...
From Rhinoplasty to Reconstruction: The Art & Science of Facial Plastic Surgery
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Liu, MD, our new facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, joins to highlight her clinical specialties that span everything from cosmetic rhinop...
Precision in Practice: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic specialists are pioneers in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and work together in a multidisciplinary collaborati...
The Latest in Oropharyngeal Salvage Neck Dissection
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Prendes, MD, returns to the podcast to discuss new research from May's Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings that compares outcomes for...
Dizzy Discourse: Updates in Vestibular Care
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Honaker, AuD and Evalena Behr, AuD from our Vestibular & Balance Disorders Program discuss new research and innovations happening in our new...
Join Us at COSM 2024!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic staff, residents, fellows and med students at next week&a...
Rooted in Health: Diving into Periodontics and Oral Hygiene
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recent findings show that a patient's oral health has a direct affect on systemic health, particularly when it comes to the cardiovascular, endoc...
Updates in Head & Neck Cancer Research and Education
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To support Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month 2024, Joseph Scharpf, MD joins to discuss some of the latest and greatest when it comes to treating ...
Caring for the Professional Voice
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic's Voice Center helps singers and performers from across the world perform better, prolong their careers, and preserve their voca...
Listen Up: Cochlear Implant Candidacy and Our Hearing Implant Program
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1983, Cleveland Clinic has increased access to hearing through our Hearing Implant Program, one of the earliest cochlear implant centers establi...
Resident Update: Researching Airway Stenosis Treatment During Pregnancy
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Subglottic stenosis is a rare but life-threatening condition that can be particularly dangerous among pregnant patients, as the increased fatigue can ...
Advancements in Surgical Sleep and Snoring Treatment
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of people in the United States each year, and left untreated it can lead to several complications. Vaibhav Ra...
Bilateral Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block to Manage Refractory Chronic Cough
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Returning guest William Tierney, MD joins to discuss new research from our Voice Center looking at the role of the bilateral superior laryngeal nerve ...
Resident Update: Snowfall and Scalpels
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program podcast series returns with PGY5 Kash Arianpour, MD and PGY2 Sarah Benyo, MD joining to sha...
Resident Training Strategies and a Rhinology Research Update
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rhinologist and skull base surgeon Mamie Higgins, MD joins our podcast to share takeaways from the Society of University Otolaryngologists annual meet...
All about Mohs Reconstruction
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the United States, but the good news is that it’s preventable and treatable. It's often recommended...
Let's Talk About Larynx Disorders
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larynx disorders can make everyday life challenging for many of our patients. Listen to this week's episode as Dr. Bryson is joined by Rebecca Ne...
Innovations in TMJ Disorder Treatment
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Temporomandibular joint (also known as TMJ) disorders can affect how easily a person can eat, sleep, talk or smile. Karen Kahn, DDS from our Section o...
The Latest on Pediatric Unilateral Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October is Audiology Awareness Month. Samantha Anne, MD, Medical Director of Pediatric Ear and Hearing Disorders, joins to discuss unilateral hearing ...
Join Us at the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic staff, residents, fellows and med students at next week&a...
Resident Update: Our Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Program
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to learn about Cleveland Clinic's Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program? Hear from PGY3 Lacey Magee, MD and PGY5 Chief Resi...
Innovations in Aggressive Thyroid Cancer Treatment
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Scharpf, Director of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins to discuss new research and trials to improve survival rates an...
Practice-Changing Innovations in the Management of Osteoradionecrosis
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patients with mandibular osteoradionecrosis may finally have a highly effective, low-morbidity alternative to end-stage reconstruction. Facial plastic...
Mandibular Advancements in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know Cleveland Clinic has a Section of Dentistry and Oral Surgery? Todd Coy, DMD, joins to discuss how this group collaborates with multidisci...
Innovations in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Section Head of Head and Neck Cancer Eric Lamarre, MD, joins our podcast to discuss featured research by our staff at the 2023 American Head and Neck ...
Updates from the World Dysphagia Summit
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are joined by Dr. Georgia Malandraki, Professor in the Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences at Purdue Uni...
Contemporary Management of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we're joined by Troy Woodard, MD, a rhinologist and skull base surgeon in our Head & Neck Institute, who shares u...
Cleveland Clinic's Biorepository and Updates in Sinus Research
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamad Chaaban, MD, Research Director of the Head & Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins to discuss his investigation into the impact of obe...
The Role of a Comprehensive Otolaryngologist in an Academic Medical Center
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Cleveland Clinic is a large, academic medical institution with many specialty services that patients travel the world to receive, at the same ti...
Cleveland Clinic at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings 2023
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host Paul Bryson, MD, MBA as he previews featured research and presentations from Cleveland Clinic's Head and Neck Institute at this wee...
Audiology Updates: Featured Hearing Loss Research
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Sydlowski, AuD, PhD, MBA joins as our first returning guest to discuss featured research that's been presented by our audiologists at recen...
Transoral Robotic Surgery to Treat Head and Neck Cancer
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a special Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month episode, Jamie Ku, MD joins to discuss transoral robotic surgery, an emerging, innovative approach t...
Updates in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raj Sindwani, MD, Vice Chair and Section Head of Rhinology in our Head & Neck Institute, joins to discuss new research presented at the North Amer...
Communicating with Confidence: Updates in Speech Language Pathology, Part II
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our discussion with Martin Brodsky, PhD, ScM, CCC-SLP centers around new research in the advancement of treating dysphagia and swallowing d...
Communicating with Confidence: Updates in Speech Language Pathology, Part I
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Brodsky, PhD, ScM, CCC-SLP, new Section Head of Speech Language Pathology, joins to discuss the ever-changing field of speech language patholog...
Novel Free Tissue Transfer Brings a Smile to Facial Paralysis Patients
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Head and Neck Institute Chair Patrick Byrne, MD discusses newly published research on a novel technique to achieve a true mimetic smile using a tri-ve...
Speaking Clearer: Updates on Vocal Cord Paralysis Treatment
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When vocal cords don't work properly, it can play havoc with a person's world. Laryngologist William Tierney, MD joins to discuss presentati...
Outcomes After Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Salvage Surgery
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When a cancer either persists or returns after a patient's primary treatment, salvage surgery provides another opportunity to remove the disease....
Evolution and Outcomes of Subglottic Stenosis and the Maddern Procedure Part II
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our discussion on subglottic stenosis with Robert Lorenz, MD centers on the innovative Maddern Procedure. Developed over the past decade, D...
Evolution and Outcomes of Subglottic Stenosis and the Maddern Procedure - Part I
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While diagnosing subglottic stenosis can be challenging, treatments for the condition have advanced in recent years. Robert Lorenz, MD joins to discus...
Innovations in Vestibular Testing and Treatment
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For patients with vestibular disorders, feelings of dizziness can make them unsure of each step. Julie Honaker, PhD joins to discuss multidisciplinary...
Breathing Easy: Understanding Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bryson is joined by his Voice Center colleague Claudio Milstein, PhD to discuss exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction, a recently-identified cond...
Leading with HOPE: The Thyroid Head and Neck Oncology and Pediatric Endocrine Center
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rates of thyroid cancer in adults and children have seen a steep increase over the past decade, making it the fastest-rising cancer in the U.S. Rachel...
Learning About Gender-Affirming Voice Modification Techniques
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many transgender women assigned male at birth, voice can be a major source of gender dysphoria. Helping these women align the sound of their voice...
The Latest on Oral Cancer Clinical Trials
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Director of Head and Neck Cancer Research at Cleveland Clinic, Natalie Silver, MD, MS, FACS shares some of the exciting and innovative trials she&a...
Driving Patient Care and Research to Treat Pediatric Aerodigestive Disorders
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Hopkins, MD, Surgical Director of the Pediatric Center for Airway, Voice and Swallowing at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, joins to discuss the...
Head and Neck Innovations
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Head and Neck Innovations Podcast. Hosted by Dr. Paul Bryson, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Voice Center in our Head & Neck Inst...
A Deep Dive Into Vocal Cord Paralysis
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Bryson, MD, director of the Cleveland Clinic Voice Center and section head of laryngology joins Head and Neck High Notes to discuss vocal cor...
Innovations in Cochlear Implantation in Pediatric Patients
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Anne, MD, the Medical Director of Pediatric Ear and Hearing Disorders in Cleveland Clinic’s Head & Neck Institute, discusses the recent...
Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Kominsky, MD joins Head and Neck High Notes to discuss hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea. Upper airway stimulation therap...
Advances in Transorbital Neuroendoscopic Surgery
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Genther, MD discusses the evolving use of this minimally invasive procedure to remove orbital and intracranial tumors without the need for a cran...
Tracheostomy Care: The Value of a Systematic Approach
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Hopkins, MD discusses how a care pathway approach to tracheostomy care is improving patient care and reducing costs across Cleveland Clinic.