George and Helen Vari Chair in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Danny Enepekides
Program Highlights
The George and Helen Vari Foundation has made a leadership commitment in support of a new endowed chair in the University of Toronto’s Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery.
We asked our faculty, fellows and residents why they decided to specialize in otolaryngology - head & neck surgery. Here are their responses
Ever wonder what an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon does? Why don't we just call them ENTs?
Here is a video of explanation!
Upcoming Events
Jan
13
Executive Committee Meeting - January 2026
Departmental Committee Meeting |
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jan
27
Budget Committee Meeting 2026
Departmental Committee Meeting |
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Feb
3
Executive Committee Meeting - February 2026
Departmental Committee Meeting |
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Feb
11
Appointments Committee Meeting February 2026
Departmental Committee Meeting |
5:00pm - 6:30pm
No Grand Rounds
Friday, December 12, 2025
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
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Otolaryngology is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders and diseases of the head and neck. It is a highly specialized field that addresses a multitude of disorders spanning illness or injury of the ear, nose and throat, which includes hearing loss, congenital birth defects, voice loss, nose-related issues, airway emergencies, and many different types of cancer.
Otolaryngologists also perform facial plastic and reconstructive surgery around the head, neck and skull base. The development of more precision-based technologies has allowed otolaryngologists to better serve patient needs. But there is still a growing need for more of these highly trained specialists in the Greater Toronto Area.
