The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, established in 1909, has a proud tradition of achievement in medical research, education and patient care. The faculty of this department treat diseases of the ear, nose and throat; research innovative new treatments; and educate the next generation of otolaryngology—head and neck surgeons.
Education
The faculty members of this department are educating students, residents, fellows and other physicians in the field of otolaryngology and related areas of medicine. IU School of Medicine offers the only otolaryngology—head and neck surgery residency in the state of Indiana.
Research
Faculty members are advancing research regarding disorders within this complex specialty. These scientists and clinician-investigators perform a broad range of research, including speech perception, stem cell research in the auditory system, and peripheral nerve regeneration.
Clinical Care
Renowned as one of the best otolaryngology departments in the nation, the fellowship-trained faculty physicians of this team are nationally and internationally recognized as clinical experts in the communication sciences, having been pioneers in the field of cochlear implants.
88
Percent of faculty who are fellowship-trained
Faculty spotlight
109
Continuous years presenting Anatomy and Histopathology Course
8th
In National Institutes of Health grant funding among otolaryngology departments
Diane Chen, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Diane Chen, MD is a dual fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist and surgical oncologist of the head and neck. She joined Indiana University School of Medicine faculty in 2022.
Dr. Chen is a gifted and compassionate surgeon who have hopes in creating a continuity of care pathway in young patients with head and neck pathologies who reach adulthood. She has published on a variety of topics related to head and neck cancer and airway surgeries. Her warm and approachable disposition combined with technical expertise also makes her an outstanding mentor to residents and medical students. She was a finalist in 2021 Exemplary Senior Trainee Award with the Women in Otolaryngology program with AAO-HNS. Her clinical interests are in pediatric head and neck tumors, complex airway surgery and reconstruction, survivorship, and robotic surgery.
Dr. Chen is a gifted and compassionate surgeon who have hopes in creating a continuity of care pathway in young patients with head and neck pathologies who reach adulthood. She has published on a variety of topics related to head and neck cancer and airway surgeries. Her warm and approachable disposition combined with technical expertise also makes her an outstanding mentor to residents and medical students. She was a finalist in 2021 Exemplary Senior Trainee Award with the Women in Otolaryngology program with AAO-HNS. Her clinical interests are in pediatric head and neck tumors, complex airway surgery and reconstruction, survivorship, and robotic surgery.
Avinash V. Mantravadi, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Avinash Mantravadi, MD, joined Indiana University School of Medicine faculty in 2013. He specializes in head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgery. After earning his medical degree from IU School of Medicine, Dr. Mantravadi completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center and a fellowship in advanced head and neck oncologic surgery/microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospitals/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. As co-director of the fellowship program in the IU School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Mantravadi helps prepare trainees for a career in academic head and neck surgery.
Otolaryngology Training Programs
By gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings — including advanced tertiary/ quaternary-care hospitals, a county hospital, a VA Hospital and private outpatient surgery centers — graduates of the IU School of Medicine Otolaryngology Residency program are able to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to otolaryngologic pathological conditions and achieve enhanced academic and clinical proficiencies. The department also offers three one-year fellowships to prepare trainees for a career in academic head and neck surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and rhinology.
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