James A. Burns, MD

Professor of Laryngology
Northwestern Medical
Chicago, IL, United States

James Burns, MD FACS is Chief of the Laryngology Division of Northwestern Medical's Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department and specializes in the medical and surgical management of voice and airway disorders. He comes to Northwestern after 17 years at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital where he was both a leader and key collaborator in developing novel assessment and treatment paradigms for the management of benign and malignant laryngeal disorders. Nationally, Dr. Burns is well-recognized within the specialty of Laryngology, serving in leadership positions of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Laryngological Association, and as past-president of the American Broncho-Esophagological Association.

Presentation(s):

• Ask the Experts - Laryngology/broncho-esophagology

  Sunday, October 18, 2026
  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

  Disclosure(s):

  faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.