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Group photo of the UAB Department of Otolaryngology including faculty, APPs, SLPs, and audiologists.

 

The UAB Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery stands proudly among the nation's leaders in the field. 

 


 

2025 By the Numbers

 

$6.1 million

In research funding

No. 14

Ranked 14th "Best Hospital for Ear, Nose, & Throat" for sixth consecutive year
(U.S. News & World Report)

4,300

Surgeries performed

 

62,000

Outpatient visits

20

Providers recognized for exceptional patient care (Medallia)

84

Peer-reviewed publications/book chapters

 

We provide advanced care across the spectrum of head and neck disorders with surgeons practicing in all areas of specialty, including:

  • laryngology

  • otology/neurotology

  • rhinology

  • facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

  • head and neck cancer

  • head and neck endocrine surgery

  • sleep disorders

  • salivary gland disease

  • allergy 

  • anterior and lateral skull base

  • microvascular reconstruction

Individual faculty maintain areas of specialty interest in subjects as varied as aerodigestive disorders, endoscopic skull base surgery, and transoral robotic-assisted surgery. All the faculty strive for new discoveries in these areas.