Dr. Gopi Shah

What role does bioresorbable packing play in improving outcomes for ENT patients? In this episode of BackTable ENT, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. Satyan Sreenath, a rhinologist at Indiana University, to discuss the use of bioresorbable packing in ENT surgeries.

How can a dedicated ENT hospitalist improve patient care? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Annie Wang, an otolaryngologist at Houston Methodist Hospital, discusses her experience as a hospital-based ENT, also known as an ENT hospitalist, with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

How are weight loss medications, like Ozempic, reshaping obstructive sleep apnea care? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, host Dr. Gopi Shah discusses emerging weight loss medications and their impact on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with Dr. John Carter, a neurologist and sleep specialist, and Dr. Michael Weber, an otolaryngologist.

The BackTable ENT show is closing out 2024 with gratitude, reflections, and plans for the year to come! In this episode of the Backtable ENT Podcast, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah celebrate a year of growth and milestones, including reaching 200 episodes and expanding their audience.

How can new tools help you be successful in sinus surgery? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Peter-John “PJ” Wormald, Chair of Otolaryngology at Adelaide and Flinders Universities, delves into the complexities of frontal sinus surgery and innovative solutions for common surgical challenges with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

What does it take for a physician-leader to thrive in today's healthcare landscape? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Sunil Verma has an inspiring conversation with host Dr. Gopi Shah about medicine, leadership, and personal growth. Dr. Verma is a laryngologist, Associate CMO of Ambulatory Care, and Associate Dean at UC Irvine Health.

As a physician, how would you like to be treated as a patient? A simple shift in perspective can improve both patient care and the medical system at large. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, hosts Ashley Agan and Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. K.J. Lee, a renowned otolaryngologist, educator, and health policy advisor.

Can technology improve the accuracy of parathyroid tissue identification during surgery? In this episode of Backtable ENT Podcast, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Michael Singer, an otolaryngologist specializing in minimally invasive parathyroid and thyroid surgery at Henry Ford Health in Michigan

Is a subtle voice change something to ignore? In this episode of the Backtable ENT podcast, hosts Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan speak with Dr. Bharat Panuganti, a laryngologist from Washington University in St. Louis, about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of early glottic cancer.

Many doctors enjoy writing, but how does a meaningful idea become a published book? Just ask Dr. Julie Wei, director of pediatric otolaryngology at Akron Children’s Hospital and author of two books. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Wei discusses her third book “Safeguarding Physician Wellbeing” with podcast host Dr. Gopi Shah.

Nothing is more satisfying than draining an abscess, right? But when is medical management sufficient or even better? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. John McClay joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to educate listeners on the diagnosis and management of pediatric retropharyngeal abscess (RPA).

Rhinoplasty stands out as one of the most transformative yet technically challenging procedures in facial plastic surgery. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, rhinoplasty expert Dr. Patrick Cleveland of West Palm Beach shares his approach to the procedure with host Dr. Gopi Shah.

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, how can pediatric otolaryngologists help more children access evidence-based, quality care? In this episode, Dr. Jill D’Souza, pediatric otolaryngologist at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans, discusses pediatric health equity in the Gulf South with hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan.

What is the best way to manage an infected thyroglossal duct cyst? In this episode, hosts Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Ashley Agan welcome Dr. Christopher Liu, associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology at UT Southwestern, to learn about his vast experience with evaluation and management of thyroglossal duct cysts and the nuances of other congenital neck masses.

Epidemiological studies reveal that women make up 25% of all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, yet only 11% of patients carrying OSA diagnoses are women. What drives this disparity? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, sleep surgeon and UCSF Associate Professor Dr. Megan Durr joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss OSA in women.

Before bringing a new device into your practice, it’s prudent to understand the science behind, indications for, and insurance coverage of that device. In this episode, Dr. Rajiv Pandit, comprehensive otolaryngologist at Dallas ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, joins BackTable to discuss his success treating sinusitis with drug-eluting stents.

Any otolaryngologist or cochlear implant (CI) patient can tell you that the journey to better hearing begins in earnest after CI activation. When the patient in question is a child, what does that journey look like? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. Sarah Cordingley, audiologist with Peak ENT (Provo, Utah), joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss aural rehabilitation for pediatric CI patients.

Part of being a doctor is making high-stakes decisions nearly every day. However, making quality choices becomes even harder when you’re inundated with work and not sure where to start. In this episode, Dr. Steven Goudy, Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Emory University (Atlanta), joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to cover decision fatigue.

While resident education represents the top priority of most otolaryngology departments, few attending surgeons receive formal training on teaching. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, host Dr. Gopi Shah covers surgical education with Dr. Oswaldo Henriquez, rhinologist at Wellstar Health and adjunct associate professor at Emory School of Medicine.

While the mantra “see one, do one, teach one” once guided surgical education, nowadays, technologies like 3D printed models and realistic surgical videos allow trainees to safely gain hands-on experience. In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, Dr. François Simon, pediatric otolaryngologist at Necker Hospital for Sick Children (Paris, France) joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss technological innovations in surgical education.

In this episode, Dr. Raj Sindwani, rhinologist at the Cleveland Clinic, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss advanced navigation systems, such as virtual reality (VR), to improve functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

In this episode, hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah discuss the ENT workforce with Dr. Andrew (“AJ”) Tompkins, an Ohio-based comprehensive otolaryngologist and member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s socioeconomic task force.

In this episode, Dr. Hamdy El-Hakim, pediatric airway surgeon and Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, joins host Dr. Gopi Shah to review laryngeal clefts in children.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Royer, private practice otolaryngologist and medical director of ENTLocums.com, joins BackTable to discuss salary negotiation for physicians.