Ep. 213 Ear Molding for Infants with Dr. Jason Qian

What should parents and pediatricians know about early ear molding interventions? In this episode of the BackTable ENT podcast, pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Jason Qian discusses the practice of ear molding in infants and new advancements in the field with host Dr. Gopi Shah. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Qian, a surgeon scientist at the University of California, San Diego, shares his journey in integrating ear molding into his clinical practice, explaining the importance of early intervention and the process involved in molding infant ears. They delve into the challenges of billing, different molding techniques, and the growing demand for non-invasive ear correction methods. Dr. Qian also highlights the potential future developments in the field, including enhanced education and simulation models. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - Understanding Ear Molding in Infants 03:49 - Training and Incorporating Ear Molding 06:06 - Challenges and Success Stories 10:13 - Clinical Workflow and Procedures 30:08 - Billing and Insurance Issues 32:13 - Collaborations and Advanced Techniques 37:42 - Future of Ear Molding and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Dr. Jason Qian https://health.usnews.com/doctors/zhen-jason-qian-1078594 BackTable+ for ENT https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent Check out BackTable+ for ENT, our sponsor and new e-learning platform! https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent