@UAB_OTO

Official X account for the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Birmingham, AL
Joined October 2017
The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recently welcomed Kelly Staricha, M.D., as an assistant professor. Welcome, Dr Staricha! 💚
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We're hiring! 🌟 The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a clinician, clinician-investigator, or investigator holding M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees for an open faculty position. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/PiuhkZU
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Allison Seamon, PA-C, lead Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is one of the first APPs in Alabama approved to administer therapeutic Botox. Learn more: buff.ly/ohQdXy3
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Cadyn Campbell, a medical student who worked in the lab of Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., M.S., received a 1st place award at the 2026 @UABHeersink Medical Student Research Day! Congratulations! 👏
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We're hiring! The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a clinician, clinician-investigator or investigator holding M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees for an open faculty position. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/8pqx0xD
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The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has expanded its thyroid care offerings with the launch of a radiofrequency ablation (RFA) program. @UABMedicine Learn more: buff.ly/tabvStL
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Happy National Advanced Practice Provider week from the @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery! APP's play a critical role in patient care every day, and this week, we are celebrating them! 💚
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The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recently welcomed Thomas "Gil" Townes as an assistant professor in the Division of Head and Neck Oncology/Endocrine. Learn more about Dr. Townes here: buff.ly/RDpK2nQ
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Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., received a Path to a Cure Pilot & Feasibility Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to support research focused on regenerating damaged airways in patients with cystic fibrosis. @UABHeersink 📰 : buff.ly/Yp6Vxgc
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Please join us in welcoming Thomas “Gil” Townes, M.D., to the @UABHeersink Dept. of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery! Dr. Townes joins the department as an assistant professor in the Division of Head and Neck. We’re excited to have him on the team!
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BTS of our department photoshoot! 📸 A little peek behind the camera at the team that makes it all happen. @UABHeersink
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Congratulations to Dean Stovall, MHA, CPAR, on graduating from the 12th cohort of Institute for Leadership! ⭐️ @UABHeersink
UAB Medicine's Leadership Development Office celebrated the graduation of 18 healthcare leaders from its 12th cohort of the Institute for Leadership during a ceremony held June 24 at the Heersink Conference Center Lobby. uab.edu/medicine/news/latest…
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The @UABHeersink Department of Otolaryngology Rhinology division had a great showing at the 2026 Summer Sinus Symposium. 💚
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Congratulations to Do Yeon Cho, M.D., who received the ARS Davis W. Kennedy Innovation Grant. 👏
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Attendees enjoyed their time networking! 💚
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ICYMI: @UABHeersink Dept. of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery hosted its inaugural Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Course, bringing together physicians, trainees, and faculty from across the Southeast. Read more: buff.ly/AXwO4UZ @UABMedicine
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UAB Otolaryngology is leading the way with a new non-clinical curriculum for its residency program that features practical courses for trainees related to leadership, billing and coding, how to start a practice, and more. @UABHeersink Read more: buff.ly/OWKlQRf
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Colds and seasonal allergies are guaranteed to make you break out the tissues. But a dripping nose that just never seems to end may be something else: chronic rhinitis. 🤧 @UABHeersink Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., explains --> buff.ly/GKvR62Z
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Congratulations to Caitlin Stone, MCD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, on her recent article in The ASHA Leader highlighting UAB's Difficult Case Conference (DCC). Read the article: buff.ly/iul0C8A @UABHeersink | @ASHAleader
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For 10 years, we've pushed boundaries, transformed lives, and shaped the future of otolaryngology. This is more than our story - it's our anthem. Here's to the next decade of excellence. @UABHeersink Watch the full video: buff.ly/pjkxwef
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