A powerful patient story featuring Yasmine Rosa was recently shared as the Mission Moment during the UF Health Leadership Summit, bringing together leaders from across UF Health Gainesville, Jacksonville and Central Florida. Yasmine’s story highlights the impact compassionate, patient-centered care can have on patients and their families. Her care included…
The University of Florida Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery is proud to announce that William O. “Bill” Collins, MD, FACS, FAAP, professor and chair of the department, has been named President-Elect of the Society of University Otolaryngologists–Head & Neck Surgeons (SUO). SUO is a national organization dedicated to advancing academic otolaryngology…
Congratulations to Dr. Si Chen for her promotion to Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2026. We appreciate your continued commitment to the University of Florida, the College of Medicine and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. We all look forward to your on-going contributions, support, and productivity!…
Thank you for two decades of caring for patients, sharing your knowledge, supporting your colleagues, and always bringing your dedication. Your impact on our team and our patients is something worth celebrating. Join us in wishing Dr. Collins a big congratulations!!…
Welcome to The Gator Nation! The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is excited to work with our 2026-2027 interns who matched on March 20, 2026. See you all in July! …
The UF College of Medicine Faculty Council has awarded Dr. Neil Chheda with the Clinical Excellence Award, and Dr. Nikita Chapurin with the Rising Star Award! Join us in thanking them for all they do for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and the institution! …
Welcome to The Gator Nation! The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is excited to work with our 2025-2026 interns who matched on March 21, 2025. See you all in July! …
Nikita Chapurin, MD, MHS and his surgical partners, Brian C. Lobo, MD and Jeb M Justice, MD are leading the efforts to make UF Health a leading referral center for sinonasal tumors. “I’ve seen a couple of times where patients will go through three or four different ENTs in the…
The 4th Annual Advanced Techniques in Head & Neck Reconstruction for Fellows course occurred on February 12-14 2025 at the J & J Institute in Palm Beach Gardens. In attendance were 20 fellows and 14 faculty from around the country! The UF Head & Neck Surgery team is…
“We ask that you please take the opportunity to vote today for UF Health Shands Hospital’s Ear, Nose & Throat program in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” reputation survey. Collectively, UF Health’s hospitals were ranked among the nation’s best in 11 adult and pediatric specialties by…
