Ep. 229 Sialendoscopy: Office-Based Techniques and Best Practices with Dr. Wais Rahmati

The sour candy myth: why it’s not always the right Rx for salivary gland obstruction. In this episode, Dr. Wais Rahmati, a board-certified otolaryngologist at Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School, discusses the development of a comprehensive salivary gland center and the focus on office-based sialendoscopy with host Dr. Ashley Agan. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors explore the benefits of incorporating salivary endoscopy in the office setting, including minimally invasive and gland-sparing approaches to treat obstructive salivary gland diseases. Dr. Rahmati shares the criteria for patient selection, techniques in the procedure, and post-operative care. They also touch upon the challenges and strategies for reimbursement and the significance of tracking codes to eventually establish dedicated CPT codes for sialendoscopy. --- RESOURCES Wais Rahmati MD:https://doctors.masseyeandear.org/details/447/rahmatullah-wais_rahmati-rahmati-otolaryngology-head_and_neck_surgery-boston