Otolaryngology Head and Neck surgery
The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Case Western Reserve University provides complete otolaryngology care for children and adults complemented by strong basic science and clinical research programs.
Our staff includes sub-specialists in head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, neurotology, skull-base surgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, laryngology and care of the professional voice, treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, allergy, audiology, speech pathology and swallowing therapy who work together as a team to coordinate every component of medical and surgical care.
Special program components include a complete voice laboratory for the diagnosis and rehabilitation of voice disorders, a Cochlear Implant team, and all aspects of audiology (hearing diagnostic testing and rehabilitation, auditory evoked potentials, pediatric audiology, and vestibular testing laboratory). Comprehensive care of head and neck cancer is provided through the Ireland Cancer Center and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Kumar Alagramam Awarded a Grant from the National Institutes of Health
Congratulations to Kumar Alagramam, Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, who has been awarded a R01 grant December 2010 from the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders. This award will provide support for a period of 5 years to elucidate the molecular mechanism of hearing loss in the animal model of Usher syndrome III (USH3). Research in the Alagramam group is focused on identifying genes associated with deafness in Usher syndrome, developing an animal model for this condition, and understanding biological function of Usher genes in the mammalian ear. This current grant award is focused on defining the function of USH3 gene clarin-1 in the inner ear and helping us better understand the pathophysiology linked to deafness in USH3 patients.
Wonderful news about our alumni!
Narenda Kumar, MD, first graduate of our program, has been named the President of the American Association of Indian Physicians.
Alain Sabri, MD has been appointed Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at the American University of Beirut.
Congratulations to Drs. Kumar and Sabri!
