Expanding Knowledge | Distinguished Legacy
More than 100 years of history of conducting research, treating patients, and educating the next generation of otolaryngologists.
Our Mission
As experts in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, we are driven to achieve optimal health for every patient. We serve with excellence through collaboration, innovation, education, and honoring the dignity of the individual.
Through clinical experience, research, and didactic lectures we strive to increase knowledge of otolaryngic disorders and their treatments for students and residents at all levels of training.
Whether you have sinus problems, hearing loss, or thyroid disease, our otolaryngologists at the University of Minnesota offer the latest in comprehensive care for diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
Our researchers are working to develop new and innovative approaches to the prevention and treatment of a full range of ENT conditions.
Department Head, Samir Khariwala, MD, MS
Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology. In addition to serving as a pioneer in many areas of modern Otolaryngology, our program is a national leader in clinical care, research excellence and the education of residents, fellows and medical students. We hope you will take the opportunity to learn more about our outstanding faculty and the exciting research being conducted in our Department as you navigate this website. In addition, we are passionate about training a talented and diverse group of residents and fellows to prepare them for the next steps in their careers.
Neal Godse, MD
December 9th, 2025
Dr. Neal Godse was featured on CBS News for a groundbreaking surgery on a patient, Oscar Chavez, with a fairly large benign tumor. Utilizing a minimally invasive combination approach with Dr. Andrew Venteicher from the Department of Neurosurgery, the doctors were able to successfully remove the mass and help restore Oscar's life.
Treating vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance
September 17th, 2025
Golfing with gratitude - Keith Walker's story
September 16th, 2025