Welcome to MD Cast by Tampa General Hospital, an otolaryngology podcast library featuring Tampa General Hospital physicians. This library offers convenient, credit-earning educational opportunities for busy clinicians.
Updates on Treatment of Nasal Polyps and Emerging Role of Biologics
Join Dr. Mark Tabor as he explores evidence-based medical and surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, including guideline updates, biologic therapy options, and practical patient selection through shared decision-making.
Dr. Mark Tabor is chief of the Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of South Florida. He specializes in complex sinus and nasal disease, including benign and malignant sinonasal tumors, with a focus on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Dr. Tabor founded the Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery program at USF and directs the sinonasal malignancy program at USF and Tampa General Hospital, where he also has a unique focus on pediatric sinonasal and skull base surgery. His research centers on the molecular mechanisms of nasal polyps and age-related sinus disease, supported by one of the nation’s largest sinonasal tissue biobanks and ongoing clinical trials.
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Join Dr. Yassmeen Abdel-Aty and Megan Urbano, CCC-SLP, as they explore the role of a multidisciplinary voice clinic, discuss the importance of voice health and explain when professional evaluation for voice changes is recommended.
Dr. Yassmeen Abdel-Aty is a Head and Neck Surgeon specializing in voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. She completed her surgical training at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, followed by advanced fellowship training at the joint Columbia/Cornell program. Dr. Abdel-Aty serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of South Florida.
Megan Urbano, CCC-SLP, is a bilingual speech language pathologist at the USF Health Voice Center. She completed her Clinical Fellowship in Voice and Upper Airway Disorders at the USC Voice Center in Los Angeles. Megan holds a Bachelor of Music in Opera Vocal Performance from Westminster Choir College and a Master’s in Speech Pathology with a voice concentration from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Her clinical interests include treating voice disorders in professional voice users — such as singers and voice actors — as well as providing gender-affirming voice services.
In this episode, Dr. Yassmeen Abdel-Aty and Dr. Stephanie Watts, discuss what makes a Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Clinic. The pair will explain what a multidisciplinary dysphagia clinic is and who they treat, describe what to expect during a visit to the dysphagia clinic and diagnostic procedures available, and explain treatment options.
Dr. Yassmeen Abdel-Aty is a Head and Neck Surgeon who received her training at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. She then received additional training at a joint Columbia/Cornell program in voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. She is an assistant professor at the University of South Florida Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Stephanie Watts is a Researcher and Speech Language Pathologist at the University of South Florida (USF). She earned an undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology at Florida State University and master’s degree in Speech Pathology at USF. Dr. Watts earned her doctoral degree at USF under the direction of Dr. Emily Plowman in 2017 and was promoted to faculty in Medicine. She currently conducts research and sees patients clinically at the USF Voice Center within Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Mifsud will review common salivary glands, analyze the role of sialoendoscopy for various salivary conditions, and discuss treatment options for submandibular and parotid stones.
Dr. Matthew Mifsud is the Vice Chairman of the University of South Florida Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and Chief of the Division of Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Mifsud is a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of complex head and neck malignancies, advanced microvascular reconstructive surgery, and salivary gland disorders. His clinical practice is deeply committed to a multidisciplinary care approach, leading a diverse team of specialists to provide personalized treatment for each patient. The Center for Advanced Salivary Gland Surgery, founded by Dr. Mifsud, offers comprehensive management of salivary disorders, making it a leading destination for treatment in Florida.