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Rhinology

The Division of Rhinology at IU School of Medicine is a destination center for chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal breathing problems. Division members frequently partner with surgeons in neurology, endocrinology, head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery to determine how to best preserve facial nerve anatomy within the sinus area during complex surgical procedures.

A round black logo with text reading Multidisciplinary Team of DistinctionThe North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) has named IU School of Medicine and the Division of Rhinology a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction. This recognition is a collaboration between the Division of Rhinology, Division of Neurotology and Division of Head Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Neurological Surgery.

Established in 2023, the Advanced Rhinology, Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship is a comprehensive one-year program designed to develop expertise in the evaluation, treatment strategies, and surgical management of complex rhinologic and neuro-rhinologic conditions.

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Faculty

The Division of Rhinology comprises four fellowship‑trained rhinologists who provide distinguished leadership and advanced instruction to residents, fellows, and medical students.

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Research and Clinical Trials

Rhinologists frequently collaborate on clinical basic science with researchers from several departments and centers.

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Clinical Care

Rhinologists from IU School of Medicine perform more than 600 surgeries a year to improve patients’ breathing ability.