Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Smiling group of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residents

Advancing Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Oto-HNS) is renowned for its cutting-edge clinical care, pioneering research and comprehensive surgical training. We are pushing the boundaries of medical science to improve patient outcomes across Wisconsin and beyond.

Patient Appointments

Exemplary Education and Training

We are dedicated to training future clinicians to deliver exceptional care and achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients. Our training opportunities include a residency program, fellowships, and audiology clinical externships.

Pioneering Research

Oto-HNS has an extramural funding portfolio of $28M in total budgeted awards supporting researchers engaged in a broad spectrum of medical research, from basic science to translational studies, health services, outcomes research and clinical trials.

#1

Best Hospital in Wisconsin for 13 years in a row*

29

Actively funded extramural grants

109

Research publications in 2024

*2024 US News & World Report

Clinical Divisions

  • The Comprehensive Otolaryngology division provides full-spectrum surgical care for adult and pediatric patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, head, and neck.
  • The Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery division is comprised of experts in facial aesthetic surgery and reconstruction of acquired or malignant defects of the head and neck.
  • The Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery division provides subspecialized surgical care for patients with head and neck cancer.
  • The Laryngology division specializes in the care of patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders.
  • The Otology and Neurotology division treats otologic and neurotologic conditions, including hearing loss, infections and injuries of the ear, tumors of the ear and lateral skull base, and dizziness and balance disorders.
  • The Pediatric Otolaryngology division offers the full spectrum of otolaryngology care for pediatric patients, including management of pediatric ear disease and hearing loss, airway and swallowing disorders, neck masses and sinus disease.
  • The Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery division specializes in nose and sinus care as well as tumors of the cranial base and pituitary gland.