Otolaryngology (ENT)

Comprehensive ENT Care and Mission-Driven Surgical Training at TTUHSC

Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, located in the vibrant city of Lubbock—the “Hub City” of West Texas. As the region’s center for healthcare, education, and economic activity, Lubbock offers an exceptional environment for medical training and patient care. Home to institutions such as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist University, the city welcomes more than 52,000 college students each year. With its low cost of living, award-winning wineries, and abundant dining, recreation, and cultural offerings—all within a short drive—Lubbock provides an excellent quality of life for learners, faculty, and patients alike.

As the most accessible advanced healthcare hub between Lubbock and Dallas, the region relies on us for exceptional specialty care. Through Texas Tech Physicians, more than 360,000 patient visits occur annually, with our ENT Clinic alone serving over 13,000 patients each year. Our department provides the full spectrum of surgical and clinical otolaryngology services, from tonsillectomies and cleft-palate repair to head and neck cancer surgery, facial reconstruction, cochlear implantation, and thyroid procedures. Our skilled surgical team—including Joehassin Cordero, Joshua C. Demke, Winslo Idicula, Tam Nguyen, and Yusuf Dundar—are active clinicians, researchers, and educators committed to advancing the field. With a growing faculty, a residency program established in 2016, and multiple clinic locations, our department remains dedicated to expanding access to outstanding patient care for West Texas and beyond.

"Our vision is to provide excellent clinical care and training to the next generation of otolaryngologists."

Dr. Joehassin Cordero, M.D., FACS
Professor and Chairman
Department of Otolaryngology

Education

At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), our Otolaryngology (ENT) Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of skilled, compassionate physicians. We provide comprehensive training opportunities through our Residency program, all grounded in TTUHSC’s mission of excellence, innovation, and integrity in patient care.

Otolaryngology Residency Program

Patient Care

Texas Tech Physicians ENT provides medical and surgical care for patients from the newborn to the senior citizen.

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