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Manish K. Wani, MD, FACS
Dr. Manish Wani believes in combining the latest surgical techniques with a personal approach to each patient. He is a Fellowship trained sub-specialist in Advanced Rhinology who believes it is important to always listen to each patient in order to best pinpoint and solve their problems. He sees patients of all ages and treats all ENT related diseases. Dr. Wani has a special interest in advanced surgical techniques for chronic sinus disease as well as the treatment of underlying nasal allergies. Dr. Wani started his medical career at Baylor College of Medicine. He fulfilled his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine where he was awarded both the Scholastic Achievement Award for Best Resident and the Resident Research Award. Following residency, Dr. Wani completed a Fellowship at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois in Head and Neck Surgery and Advanced Rhinology. He is very active in the medical community and is currently the Chief of Staff- elect at Christus St. Catherine Hospital. He has also served as the Chief of Surgery and the ENT Chair in the Department of Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.
Houston’s vibrant international and multi-cultural city along with the Texas Medical Center brought Dr. Wani here from Arlington. He supports this cultural diversity as evidenced by his current service on the Board of Directors for the Mahatma Gandhi Library. He also was the Master of Ceremony for the 1000 Lights for Peace in 2007. An avid runner, Dr. Wani finished the 2004 Houston marathon. He also enjoys tennis, reading and skiing, but his greatest sports passion is supporting the Houston Astros! He lives in Katy and has two children.
Dr. Wani sees patients daily at the Katy Christus office.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, TN
Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, TN
General Surgery Internship
General Surgery Internship
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas, Arlington, Texas
B.S. Biology, Cum Laude
B.S. Biology, Cum Laude
FELLOWSHIP
- Rush Presbyterian Hospital Chicago, Illinois
- University Head Neck Associated/Midwest Sinus Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery/Rhinology/Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology Certification
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
- Southern Medical Association
- American Association of Physicians from India
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Scholastic Achievement Award, Best Resident 06/2000
- Resident Research Award 06/2000
- Panelist: Selected management problems in head and neck oncology. 06/2000
Second annual Ed Cocke Symposium in Otolaryngology. Memphis, TN.
- Plaque of Appreciation 10/2000 FIL-AM Memphis Medical and Surgical Team
Republic of Phillipines, Province Nueva Ecija
- Clinical Science Research Award 06/1999
- Basic Science Research Award 06/1996
- Resident Research Award 05/1996. American Laryngology Association. Orlando, FL
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Wani M, Robbins KT, WongF, Stiles T. Isolated mucoepidermoid carcinoma in the neck. Otol Head Neck Surg. 119(4) :398-99, 1998.
Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in Washington D.C., September, 1996.
Wani M, Yarber R, Hengesteg A, Rosen, C, Woodson G. Endoscopic laser medial arytenoidectomy vs total arytenoidectomy in the management of bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Ann Otol, Rhinol, Laryng. 105(11):857-62, 1996.
Presented at the American Laryngology Association meeting in Orlando, FL, May, 1996.
Presented at the American Laryngology Association meeting in Orlando, FL, May, 1996.
Yarber R, Wani M, Woodson G. Myasthenia Gravis presenting as acute airway obstruction: a report of three cases.
Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in San
Antonio, TX, September, 1998.
Submitted to Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in San
Antonio, TX, September, 1998.
Submitted to Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Wani M, Woodson G. Paroxysmal laryngospasm after laryngeal nerve paralysis. Laryngoscope 109(5):694-7, 1999.
Presented at the Southern Section Meeting of Triologic Society in Orlando, FL,
January, 1998.
Presented at the Southern Section Meeting of Triologic Society in Orlando, FL,
January, 1998.
Wani M, Ruckenstein M. Neurosarcoidosis: an unusual case presenting as a CPA Tumor. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 121:301-2, 1999.
Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in San Antonio, TX, September, 1998.
Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery in San Antonio, TX, September, 1998.
Wani M, Woodson G. Laryngeal Contact Granulomas, Laryngoscope 109(10):
1589-93, 1999.
Presented at Southern Section Meeting of Trilogic Society in New Orleans, LA,
January, 1999.
1589-93, 1999.
Presented at Southern Section Meeting of Trilogic Society in New Orleans, LA,
January, 1999.
Wani M, Ruckenstein M, Parikh S. MRI of the paranasal sinuses: incidental abnormalities and their relationship to symptoms. Presented at the Triologic Society annual meeting in Palm Springs, CA, May, 1999.
Accepted for publication by The Journal of Otolaryngology on December 8, 2000.
Accepted for publication by The Journal of Otolaryngology on December 8, 2000.
Wani M, Yarber R, Ahmed A, Robbins KT. Cancer induction in the DMBA hamster cheek pouch model, a modified technique using a promoter.
Laryngoscope 111(2):204-7, 2001.
Presented at Southern Section in St. Petersburg, FL, January 2000.
Laryngoscope 111(2):204-7, 2001.
Presented at Southern Section in St. Petersburg, FL, January 2000.
Wani M, Koseki Y, Yarber R et al. Rationale for intralesional Valrubicon in chemoradiation of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
Laryngoscope 110(12):2026-32, 2001.
Presented at Triologic Society Meeting in Orlando, FL, May 2000.
Laryngoscope 110(12):2026-32, 2001.
Presented at Triologic Society Meeting in Orlando, FL, May 2000.
JensenK, Jagasia A, Wani M, Allegretti J, Panje WR. Primary Parotid Sarcoma: a case report. Submitted to Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology.
Allegretti J, Josen J, El-Deiry M, Wani M, Panje WR. Transoral/Transcervical approach to large parapharyngeal space tumors: avoiding a mandibulotomy.
Presented at the Triologic Society annual meeting in Palm Desert, CA, May 2001.
Presented at the Triologic Society annual meeting in Palm Desert, CA, May 2001.
El-Deiry M, Allegretti J, Wani M, Panje WR. Zenker’s diverticulum: treatment with Carbon Dioxide laser microendoscopic excision and fibrin sealant. Presented at American Laryngological Association annual meeting in Palm Desert, CA, May 2001.
Allegretti J, El-Deiry M, Wani M, Rosseau G, Panje WR. Craniofacial approach modifications when using a navigational VTI headset. Presented at Triologic Society annual meeting in Palm Desert, CA, May 2001.
Nguyen C, Wani M, Allegretti J, Panje WR. Brachytherapy: a novel treatment for ameloblastoma. Submitted to Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology.