The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) stands proudly among the nation's leaders in the field.
2024 By the Numbers
$2.1 million
In research funding
Top 25
Ranked in top 25 for ear, nose, throat five years in a row
(U.S. News & World Report)
4,300
Surgeries performed
54,000
Outpatient visits
91.5%
Patient satisfaction
(Medallia)
91
Peer-reviewed publication
We provide advanced care across the spectrum of head and neck disorders with surgeons practicing in all areas of specialty, including:
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laryngology
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otology/neurotology
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rhinology
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facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
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head and neck cancer
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head and neck endocrine surgery
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sleep disorders
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salivary gland disease
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allergy
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anterior and lateral skull base
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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.