Dept of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

As described on the UM Health Care page: "University Physicians is mid-Missouri's largest multi-specialty group. With almost 400 physicians trained in nearly 70 specialties and subspecialties, our physicians provide world-class care in your own backyard. University Physicians also serve as faculty members at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, teaching medical students and residents and conducting research. This allows our physicians to provide you the latest advances in medicine. University Physicians offer primary and specialty care at a number of clinic sites in Columbia and in communities throughout the state."

Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeons at University Hospital and Clinics and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center are concerned with medical and surgical care related to the face, head and neck.

The faculty of the MU OtoHNS Department offer comprehensive care of head and neck problems, including sinus and allergy, hearing and balance, swallowing and voice, skin cancers including melanoma, thyroid, parathyroid and parotid, sleep disorders and obstructive sleep apnea, the nose (problems breathing through the nose as well as surgically changing the appearance of the nose), head and neck cancers, and appearance improvement including Botox®, chemical peels, scar revision, keloids, and cosmetic surgery, trauma to the soft tissue of the face, scalp and neck, broken bones of the face and jaw.

	Karen Hall Calhoun, MD, FACS, FAAOA William E. Davis Professor and Chair CalhounK@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory FACS - Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, AAFPRS - American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Member, Triologic Society Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Member, AAOA - The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Member, SUO - Society of University Otolaryngologists Dr. Calhoun's publications (via MEDLINE) (will open in new window)
	Robert P. Zitsch III, MD, FACS Professor, Vice Chair ZitschR@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory FACS - Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, American Head & Neck Society Member, ACOSOG - American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
	Alvis Barrier, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology BarrierA@health.missouri.edu Fellow, AAOA -The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Fellow, AAEM - American Academy of Emergency Medicine Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
	CW David Chang, MD Assistant Professor ChangDa@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory Biosketch MU's Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Website Fellow, AAFPRS - American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Member, Triologic Society Member, SUO - Society of University Otolaryngologists Curriculum Vitae • html • pdf • Mission to Kenya 2005 • html • pdf •
	Sidney Christiansen, MD, FACS Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology ChristiansenS@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory FACS - Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
	William E. Davis, MD, MSPH Professor Emeritus DavisWE@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
	Deyu Fang, MD, PhD Assistant Professor Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology FangD@health.missouri.edu Research Page CV and research
	Eliav GovAri, M.D. Assistant Professor Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery govarie@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship completed at George Washington University
	Dana King, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology kingda@health.missouri.edu
	William Kinney, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Kinneyw@health.missouri.edu
	Dennis Knudson, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology KnudsonD@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory
	Keith A. LaFerriere, MD, FACS Clinical Professor Fellowship Co-Director keith.laferriere@mercy.net Physician Directory Board Certification- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology FACS – Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow/Past President -AAFPRS – American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow – AAOHNS- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Member/Board of Directors – IFFPSS – International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies
	Gregory J. Renner, MD, FACS Associate Professor RennerG@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory UM's Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program Fellow, AAFPRS - American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
	Troy D. Scheidt, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology ScheidtT@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
	Jerry W. Templer, MD Professor Emeritus TemplerJ@health.missouri.edu Physician Directory "History of Otolaryngology at the University of Missouri-Columbia" Member, AAOHNS - American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery