Betty S. Tsai

Media Releases

Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Betty S. Tsai, who teaches at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Tsai is an otolaryngologist who teaches at the University of Oklahoma and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has seven years of experience specializing in otolaryngology and oncology. Educated at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Tsai completed an internship and residency at University of California and a fellowship at Vanderbilt University. She is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine and is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short. This medical specialty dates back to the 19th century, when doctors recognized that the head and neck contained a series of interconnected systems. Doctors developed techniques and tools for examining and treating problems of the head and neck, eventually forming a medical specialty. Dr. Tsai attributes her success to family support. When not teaching or assisting patients, she enjoys golfing and reading the Otolaryngology Journal.

Recommended Articles

• What is Sinusitis? Get the Facts

  The sinuses are four interconnected hollow spaces within the cranial bones of the face. These airy cavities exist as mirror opposites on either side of the nose and under the forehead. They are lined with mucus-secreting epithelium and thin hair-like growths called cilia. Acute infection,...

• What is Sinusitis?

  The swelling or inflammation of the lining of the sinuses is what is called sinusitis or sinus infection. The sinuses are filled with air if they are healthy but in some cases, they can be blocked and filled with fluid and germs which end up causing infection.Blockage of the sinuses is due to any of...

• Home Remedies for Sinus Infections

  Sinus infections are one of the most common conditions that affect millions of people, and the issue may continue throughout their lives. Sinusitis, the infection of the sinuses, is known to affect nearly 37 million people in the U.S. There are people who try and test different varieties of...

• What are the Symptoms of an Ear Infection?

  Ear infections refer to the inflammation or infection of the middle ear, which is most commonly seen in children. Middle ear infection or media otitis is caused by bacteria or viruses. The infection begins as sore throat or cold and then gradually spreads to the middle ear. This is divided into two...

• Mild, Moderate, and Severe Vertigo

  Vertigo can vary from one person to another, sometimes being just a minor inconvenience and other times becoming a disabling condition. To address these differences, vertigo is classified either as a mild, moderate or severe vertigo. ...

• What Is Chronic Sinusitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  IntroductionChronic sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses that tend to persist for 12 weeks or more, despite treatment attempts. Another term for chronic sinusitis is chronic rhinosinusitis, which causes mucus buildup due to an impaired drainage of the sinuses. People with chronic sinusitis...