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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.