Tu-Anh Ha MD

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Dr. Tu-Anh Ha is a comprehensive otolaryngologist- head and neck surgeon with specialized expertise in sinus and nasal surgery, allergy management, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric ENT, and ear surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine and completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with highest honors from the University of Texas at Austin.
 
Dr. Ha is deeply committed to a patient-centered approach, prioritizing shared medical decision-making to ensure that each treatment plan aligns with the patient’s values and goals. A native of Houston, she is honored to serve the Clear Lake and Pearland communities, where she was raised. Outside of her practice, Dr. Ha enjoys staying active through jogging with her golden retriever and husband, backpacking, scuba diving, and snowboarding.

Specialties:

General ENT, Head & Neck Sugery, Allergy, Sinus, Hearing, Sleep, Ear, Voice & Swallowing

Languages:

English, Vietnamese

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Ear & Hearing

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming & Maintenance
  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation
  • Surgery to Repair Hearing
  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections
  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness
  • Hearing Testing
  • Ears (Earlobe Contouring, Otoplasty)

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Drops
  • Environmental Allergy
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema
  • Allergy Testing

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitism
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • In-Office CT Imaging
  • Nasal Fractures
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell
  • Balloon Sinuplasty

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancer Evaluation & Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Head and Neck Cancers Evaluation and Treatment
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box (Flexible Laryngoscopy)

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Complicated Voice Disorders
  • Vocal Cord Tumors
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps
  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination

Education

Dr. Tu-Anh Ha earned her Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine, where she trained from 2015 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with highest honors from the University of Texas at Austin.

Doctor of Medicine

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • Professional Educator Appreciation and Recognition Award
  • Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology Outstanding Otolaryngology Medical Student
  • Alpha Omega Alpha - National medical honor society embodying scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service
  • University of Texas at Austin Distinguished College Scholar
  • University of Texas at Austin Unrestricted Endowed Presidential Scholarship

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

  • University of Texas at Austin

Reseach Experience

  • Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine - PIs: Kenneth Altman, MD, PhD, FACS and Julina Ongkasuwan, MD, FAAP, FACS
  • Department of Pediatric Surgery, Texas Children’s Hospital - PI: Sanjeev Vasudevan, MD
  • Neurobiology Research Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin - PI: George Bittner, PhD
  • Department of Plastic Surgery, Vanderbilt University - PI: Wesley Thayer, MD, PhD

“My patient care philosophy is based on shared medical decision making, where I aim to understand what is important to you in your
care so that we can work towards a common goal.”

Publications

1) Ha, TA., Jain, S., et al (2024), Pediatric Tracheotomy Stomal Maturation and Tracheocutaneous Fistulas. The Laryngoscope. DOI: 10.1002/lary.31271
2) Ha, TA., Shih, MC., et al (2023), Comparing botulinum toxin and 4-duct ligation for Sialorrhea in children – A systematic review. American Journal of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104119
3) Ha, TA., Ongkasuwan, JO., et al (2022), Type-1 laryngeal cleft and pathogenic bacterial growth in the lower airway in children. The Laryngoscope. DOI: 10.1002/lary.30023
4) Whitlock, RS., Portuondo, JI., Commander, SJ., Ha, TA., et al (2021), Integration of a dedicated management protocol in the care of pediatric liver cancer: from specialized providers to complication reduction. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. Doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.07.012.
5) Vasudevan, SA., Ha, TA., et al (2020), Pancreaticoduodenectomy for the treatment of pancreatic neoplasms in children: a Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative study. Pediatric Blood and Cancer. Doi: 10.1002/pbc.28425.
6) Altman, K., Ha, TA., et al (2020), Tracheotomy Timing and Outcomes in the Critically Ill: Complexity and Opportunities for Progress. The Laryngoscope. doi: 10.1002/lary.28657
7) Ha, TA., Madison, M., et al (2019), Inflammatory response to smoke and vape in a murine model. American Journal of Otolaryngology. 40(1): 88-92. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2018.10.001
8) Ha, TA., Goyal, M. et al (2017), Duration of tracheostomy dependence and development of tracheocutaneous fistula in children. The Laryngoscope, 127(12): 2709-2712. doi:10.1002/lary.26718
9) Ghergherehchi, CL., Bittner, GD., Hastings, RL., Mikesh, M., Riley, DC., Trevino, RC., Schallert, T., Thayer, WP., Sunkesula, SR., Ha, TA., et al (2016), Effects of extracellular calcium and surgical techniques on restoration of axonal continuity by polyethylene glycol fusion following complete cut or crush severance of rat sciatic nerves. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 94(3): 231–245. doi:10.1002/jnr.23704
10) Riley, D.C., Bittner, GD., Mikesh, M., Cardwell, NL., Pollins, AC., Ghergherehchi, CL., Bhupanapadu Sunkesula, SR., Ha, TA., et al (2015), Polyethylene glycol-fused allografts produce rapid behavioral recovery after ablation of sciatic nerve segments. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 93(4): 572–583. doi:10.1002/jnr.23514
11) Riley, DC., Deister C., Boyer, R., Rodriguez-Feo, C., Ha, TA., et al (2015), Abstract 125: Development of a medical device for clinical translation of a novel PEG fusion method for immediate physiological recovery after peripheral nerve injury. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 135(5S): 89-90. doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000465573.26454.68

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