American Academy of Otolaryngology Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is a nonprofit professional association representing more than 12,000 otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related head and neck structures. It is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and operates within the nonprofit sector. The organization supports the field through the AAO-HNS Foundation, which pursues education, research, and lifelong learning to advance otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, addressing common conditions such as hearing loss, chronic ear infections, sinusitis, sleep apnea, allergies, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and head and neck cancers. It is the world's largest organization representing otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialists and runs activities such as the annual Meeting & OTO EXPO to advance research and patient care. In 2025, Gene Brown, MD, was appointed president of the AAO-HNS and its Foundation.