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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Leadership

Our department holds a long standing tradition of diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating ear, nose and throat patients. Leadership maintains a commitment to training the next generation of innovators, with opportunities for medical students of all levels including one of the most sought-after resident training programs in the country.

Welcome from the Chair

Welcome to the U-M Medical School Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Our department is consistently recognized as one of the top ear, nose and throat programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. We are home to a robust faculty who provide exceptional patient care, train the next generation of leaders in the field and make innovative research discoveries. Their work is supported by a committed and compassionate staff. We provide top-notch education to medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students and post-doctoral students. Following graduation, these trainees become part of an elite group of alumni who go on to make important contributions to the field and serve in important leadership roles around the world.

It’s a privilege to serve patients and their families in Michigan and beyond with my colleagues here at Michigan Medicine, one of the greatest academic institutions in the country."

Mark E.P. Prince, MD
Chair, U-M Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Charles J. Krause, MD, Legacy Professor of Otolaryngology
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Department Leadership

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Mark E P Prince, MD, FRCS(C), FACS

Charles J Krause M.D.
Legacy Professor of Otolaryngology
Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology Adult Service Chief
Medical School
Lauren Bohm

Lauren A Bohm, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Director
Otolaryngology Medical Student Education Director
Medical School
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Gabriel Corfas, PhD

Lynn and Ruth Townsend Professor of Communication Disorders
Kresge Hearing Research Institute Director
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair for Research
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical School
Hussam K. El-Kashlan

Hussam K El-Kashlan, MD, FACS

John L Kemink M.D.
Professor of Neurotology
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Otology and Neurotology Division Chief
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair of Business and Finance
Medical School
Molly Heft Neal, MD

Molly E Heft Neal, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair At-Large
Otolaryngology Education Lead
Medical School
Norman D. Hogikyan

Norman D Hogikyan, MD, FACS, HEC-C

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Music, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Laryngology Division Chief
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair for Professionalism and Culture
Medical School
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Robbi A Kupfer, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Residency Program Director
Laryngology Fellowship Director
Otolaryngology Education Lead
Medical School
Jeff Moyer

Jeffrey S Moyer, MD, MS, FACS

Shan R Baker M.D. Legacy Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Physician Lead for Otolaryngology
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division Chief
Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Co-Director
Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center Medical Director
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Associate Chair of Clinical Programs
Medical School
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Marc C Thorne, MD, MPH, FACS

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology Division Chief
Pediatric Otolaryngology Service Chief
Pediatric Otolaryngology Ambulatory Care Unit Medical Director
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair of Education and Quality
Medical School
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Elly Samuels

Chief Department Administrator

Division Chiefs

Keith A. Casper

Keith Andrew Casper, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction Division Chief
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Medical Director of Clinical Growth
Medical School
Hussam K. El-Kashlan

Hussam K El-Kashlan, MD, FACS

John L Kemink M.D.
Professor of Neurotology
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Otology and Neurotology Division Chief
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair of Business and Finance
Medical School
Norman D. Hogikyan

Norman D Hogikyan, MD, FACS, HEC-C

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Professor of Music, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Laryngology Division Chief
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair for Professionalism and Culture
Medical School
Devin McCaslin, PhD

Devin L McCaslin, PhD

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Medical Director, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Medical School and Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering and Computer Science
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
Jeff Moyer

Jeffrey S Moyer, MD, MS, FACS

Shan R Baker M.D. Legacy Professor of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Physician Lead for Otolaryngology
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division Chief
Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Co-Director
Facial Cosmetic Surgery Center Medical Director
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Associate Chair of Clinical Programs
Medical School
 Melissa Ann Pynnonen

Melissa A Pynnonen, MD, MSc

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery Division Chief
Medical School
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Jeffrey John Stanley, MD

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Clinical Professor of Neurology
Comprehensive Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine Division Chief
Medical School
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Marc C Thorne, MD, MPH, FACS

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology Division Chief
Pediatric Otolaryngology Service Chief
Pediatric Otolaryngology Ambulatory Care Unit Medical Director
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Associate Chair of Education and Quality
Medical School