Our mission is to improve the health of people afflicted by diseases of the head and neck region through teamwork designed to provide optimal patient care, make new discoveries, and educate health care workers. Our physicians give expert clinical care covering all aspects of the specialty. In addition, many of the faculty have completed extra training as a sub-specialist. This enables us to provide patients with comprehensive programs in hearing and balance disorders, voice and upper airway disorders, Head and Neck Surgery, and reconstructive surgery.
We are particularly proud of the world class research team based in our division.
Richard M. Bass, M.D. is a professor of otolaryngology for the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is board certified in otolaryngology.
Carol Bauer, M.D., is an associate professor in the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery who specializes in chronic diseases of the ear including hearing loss, balance problems and tinnitus.
Horst R. Konrad, M.D., is a professor in the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Konrad is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
James P. Malone, M.D. is an assistant professor in the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery specializing in Head and Neck Surgery and head and neck reconstruction. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Phillip W. Myers, M.D. is a professor of otolaryngology for the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is board certified in otolaryngology. His specialty is adult and pediatric general otolaryngology
Leonard P. Rybak, M.D., otolaryngologist, is an ear, nose and throat specialist whose general otolaryngology practice focuses on sinus disease and obstructive sleep apnea. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Gayle. E Woodson, M.D., is professor of otolaryngology and residency program director for the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is board certified in otolaryngology. Her specialty is treatment of the voice and voice disorders including diseases of the larynx.
