Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences

The Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences has outstanding capabilities and leaders in education, research and clinical care. Its first-class divisions of otolaryngology, communicative sciences, dermatology, research and oral oncology and biobehavioral medicine provide a broad spectrum of clinical services for patients of all ages as well as some of the most comprehensive care in the region.

The division of otolaryngology includes several subspecialties, including otology and neurotology, rhinology, laryngology, head and neck oncology and endocrinology, and facial plastic surgery. Pediatric otolaryngology offers a wide range of services for infants, children and adolescents, from routine ENT problems to voice, speech and hearing impairments. Our otolaryngologists are board-certified physicians and are fellowship trained in the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of these disorders.

The division of communicative sciences specializes in evaluation and management of all aspects of hearing and balance and offers a full range of treatments.

The dermatology division treats a variety of skin conditions in both adults and children. The division of oral oncology works to repair or minimize conditions caused by cancer or its treatment. The ACT Center for Tobacco Treatment, Education and Research program uses medications and counseling to educate patients and help them break their tobacco habits; they also offer a training program for health care providers.

We are committed to serving our patients and the community, and to making significant contributions in the field of medicine. For our patients convenience we see patients at the University Pavilion on the main campus of the campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, as well as at The Face and Skin Center of University Physicians in Ridgeland, and at University Physicians – Grants Ferry in Rankin County.