Ken Yanagisawa, MD, AAO-HNS/F President

Ken Yanagisawa, MD, became the new President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and its Foundation in September 2021. Elected by AAO-HNS members, Dr. Yanagisawa will serve a one-year term leading the Academy’s nearly 12,000 members who specialize in the treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

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Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
The Magic You Possess
The good news is that every otolaryngologist possesses their own magic and their own magical toolkits. We offer hope and promise to our patients as well as to our mentees.
Jun 29th, 2022
Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
Graduation Joys and Wishes
Thank you to all our residents and healthcare providers who have given so much during a time of such dire need.
Jun 10th, 2022
Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
Spring Effervescence and Promise
Time is a precious commodity for all of us, but one of the most worthwhile uses of our time is to help shape and direct our future directions within the Academy and our profession.
Apr 28th, 2022
Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
Communication: The Key to Understanding
Communication is so often the root of misunderstandings and errors.
Mar 28th, 2022
Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
Advocacy and You
With the plethora of issues currently facing our nation, involvement and participation are key determinants of our successes or failures.
Feb 28th, 2022
Ken Yanagisawa, MD, AAO-HNS/F President
Mentorship
The art of mentorship is to motivate and challenge individuals to reach beyond their comfort zone and to achieve levels that were not previously recognized.
Feb 1st, 2022
Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
2022: New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions
As we approach the hopes and dreams of a new year, let us reflect on our accomplishments and consider resolutions to improve our lives, practices, and profession.
Dec 1st, 2021
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BOM/PPSG: Practice Management Solutions
Novel ideas, visions, and strategies to the common business challenges facing otolaryngologists around the country will provide the groundwork for new resolutions and platforms in our common quest to run successful practices even in these turbulent times.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Ken Yanagisawa, MD AAO-HNS/F President
You've Got a Friend
As we embark on this journey over the next year together, I hope that all members will have the confidence and trust to reach out to me and the Academy as their friends and partners.
Sep 30th, 2021