UAMS ENT

03/17/2026

The Doctor is In… Otolaryngology!

Join us during Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month as Dr. Mauricio Moreno, Professor of Otolaryngology and Vice Chair of Adult Services, shares insight on head and neck surgery and cancer care.

🗓 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 9th Floor – UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute

Head and neck cancers affect areas such as the mouth, throat, voice box, and sinuses, and early detection plays a key role in successful treatment.

Come learn from our experts, ask questions, and help us raise awareness in our community.

📧 RSVP: kmckinnon@uams.edu

03/17/2026

What a great excuse to “Eat mor chikin!”

A chance to support cancer research! Visit the Chick-fil-A at 6201 W. Markham Street between 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Mention "Cure Walk" or "UAMS" and Chick-fil-A will donate a portion of the proceeds.

03/16/2026

Meet Dr. Merrill!

Dr. Merrill is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. He specializes in treating conditions of the nose and sinuses, including chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction, and skull base tumors.

With years of experience diagnosing and treating these complex conditions, Dr. Merrill works closely with patients to help them find relief and improve their quality of life. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing sinus issues, persistent congestion, or need specialized care, he’ll guide you through the most effective treatment options, both medical and surgical when needed.

Watch the video to learn more about how Dr. Merrill is helping patients breathe easier and feel better.

https://bit.ly/46pg6eNMeet Tyler Merrill, M.D. is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon at UAMS Health, who specializes in advanced endoscopic sinus and skull bas...

03/09/2026

Grand Rounds | Welcome Back Dr. Creighton

We were honored to welcome UAMS ENT alumna Dr. Erin Creighton back for Grand Rounds. She presented on Sleep Deprivation: The Consequences on Safety, Health, Wellness, and Performance and stayed for a second session to help our residents prepare for the OTE with focused teaching in sleep medicine.

Thank you for giving back to the next generation of ENT physicians.

03/07/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from UAMS Otolaryngology.

Today we celebrate the incredible women in our department who are helping shape the future of medicine and surgery. International Women’s Day, observed each year on March 8, recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women while also encouraging continued progress toward equality across professions. 

At UAMS ENT, we are proud to work alongside a group of talented women who continue to break glass ceilings in the operating room, the clinic, the classroom, and the research lab. Our residents, Dr. Courtney Hunter, Dr. Courtney Wright, Dr. Olivia Speed, and Dr. Emily Goodman, represent the next generation of leaders in otolaryngology and surgery. Alongside them are outstanding faculty members Dr. Abby Nolder, Dr. Ozlem Tulunay, Dr. Alexa Robbins, and Dr. Susan Emmett, whose leadership, mentorship, and dedication to patient care help guide and inspire our trainees every day.

Together, these women represent the strength of our field and the importance of supporting one another in medicine. We are proud of the example they set for our trainees, our patients, and the future of otolaryngology. Our department looks forward to continuing to support women in surgery and building an even more diverse and inclusive community within UAMS ENT.

Happy International Women’s Day to the women who lead, teach, operate, and lift others up along the way.

03/07/2026

Pics from dinner and dessert of course! UAMS College of Medicine

03/07/2026

Thank a Resident Day at UAMS ENT 🤍

We celebrated our incredible residents with a relaxed dinner at Pantry West with Program Director Dr. Adam Johnson and Associate Program Director Dr. Robert Saadi.

Our Chair, Dr. Richter, surprised them with Starbucks gift cards and a handwritten note of appreciation, and our faculty shared handwritten thank you cards to recognize the dedication, long hours, and compassion our residents bring to patient care every day.

We are incredibly proud of this group and grateful to have them as part of our team.

03/03/2026

Today we recognize World Hearing Day and the importance of protecting one of our most vital senses.

Hearing connects us to our families, our patients, our colleagues, and the world around us. It impacts communication, safety, learning, and quality of life at every age.

At UAMS Otolaryngology, we are committed to advancing hearing health through early detection, expert care, innovation, and education. From newborn screening to complex otologic surgery and hearing restoration, we are proud to serve Arkansans across the lifespan.

If you have noticed changes in your hearing or it has been a while since your last screening, consider this your reminder. Hearing health matters.

Hear for life.

02/25/2026

🎉 Faculty Shout-Out: Dr. Susan Emmett🎉

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Susan Emmett, MD, MPH, for being selected as the Adrian Davis Lecture awardee at the 2026 Population Hearing Health Care Annual Conference, Improving Hearing Health for Indigenous, First Nations, and Rural Communities.
The Adrian Davis Lecture recognizes leaders who are making significant contributions to advancing population hearing health and improving access to care for underserved communities around the world. Being selected for this honor highlights Dr. Emmett’s impactful work and leadership in addressing hearing health disparities.

Dr. Emmett, from the Center for Hearing Health Access at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, delivered her lecture titled:
“Reimagining Hearing Health Access in Rural Communities,” sharing innovative approaches to expanding care and improving outcomes for rural populations.

We are incredibly proud of Dr. Emmett for this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the way she represents UAMS with excellence, compassion, and a commitment to improving lives. Please join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement!
Congratulations, Dr. Emmett!

02/24/2026

Stay connected with what’s happening in our Department of Otolaryngology!
We’re excited to invite faculty colleagues from partner hospitals, former team members, and alumni to join our department newsletter. It’s a great way to keep up with clinical updates, research highlights, faculty achievements, upcoming events, and opportunities to collaborate.
If you’ve worked with us before or share a connection to our department, we’d love to stay in touch — join our mailing list here: https://forms.office.com/r/jXskDbkqAi

Please feel free to share with others who may be interested!

02/23/2026

This is amazing, thank you UAMS! 👏 👏 ❤️

Woohoo! Today we celebrated the opening of our Healthy Heart screening program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The program offers same-day results for anyone without an existing heart disease diagnosis between the ages of 40 and 75.

For a one-time fee of $99, patients can sign up for a scheduled cardiac evaluation designed to identify cardiovascular risk factors. https://uams.health/HealthyHeart

02/04/2026

Today, we honor the remarkable women physicians who provide top-notch care to patients of every age. We’re proud to work with visionaries who are transforming the future of ENT in our community.

Thank you for all you do!