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Masayoshi Takashima, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Houston, TX, Houston Methodist Hospital

MasayoshiTakashimaMDFACS, FAAOA, Chairman

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Houston, TX

Otolaryngic Allergy, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine

Chairman - Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Houston Methodist ENT Specialists

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Summary

  • Dr. Mas Takashima is the Chairman of the Dept of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital. He is the Director of the Sinus Center at Houston Methodist Hospital and is one of the most experienced surgeons for sinus disease, sinonasal tumors, and midline skull base tumors. Utilizing his interests in technology, he has helped pioneer the utilization of several new techniques, such as 3D endoscopy and utilization of virtual reality, to help plan for and treat complex sinonasal/skull base tumors and disorders. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Takashima also has a strong interest in education and thus served as the Residency Program Director for the Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is one of the founding board members of the Otolaryngology Program Director’s Organization (OPDO) and teaches other Program Directors on the national level. He has pioneered novel educational techniques and has published on various aspects of Head & Neck residency training.

    After growing up in the Spring Branch area of Houston, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry from Rice University, he matriculated to Baylor College of Medicine where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1996, followed by in internship in General Surgery, 1997, and a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2002, both from BCM. Afterwards, he obtained advanced endoscopic sinus and skull base surgical training at the University of Adelaide in Adelaide, Australia. He also is a fellow of the American Association of Otolaryngic Allergy and is board certified both in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. He has also been on faculty at the University of Colorado prior to returning back to Houston to join the faculty at BCM. He currently holds a joint faculty appointment at BCM, Texas A&M and the Houston Methodist Hospital.

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    Treatment of Sinus Disease (Sinusitis) - Houston, TX

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    Mas Takashima, MD - Sinus Health/Treatment, Houston

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    Mas Takashima, MD - The Sinus Center at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

    Dr. Mas Takashima lectures to medical students on the topic of the diagnosis and treatment of sinus disease (sinusitis).

Education & Training

  • University of Adelaide
    University of AdelaideRhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery, Rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery, 2007 - 2007
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1998 - 2002
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 1998
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Rice University
    Rice UniversityB.A., Biochemistry, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2002 - 2009
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Honor Award American Academy of Otolaryngology, 2013
  • Doctor’s Choice Award – Top Allergist voted by their peers Health and Fitness Magazine, 2012
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A case for the standardized letter of recommendation in otolaryngology residency selection  
    Messner A, Teng M, Shimahara E, Abaza M, Franzese C, Goebel J, Gray S, Joe S, Ruckenstein M, Takashima M, Wax M, Zacharek M, Laryngoscope, 10/3/2013
  • Rhino-orbital mucormycosis treated successfully with posaconazole and without exenteration  
    Zhang J, Kim JD, Beaver HA, Takashima M, Lee AG, J Neuro-Ophthalmology, 9/1/2013
  • Subcutaneous and Sublingual Immunotherapy To Treat Allergic Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis and Asthma  
    Humphries A, Fordis M, Takashima M, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. US Dept of Health and Human Services. AHRQ, 8/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Conn’s Current Therapy 
    Chapter: Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
    Davis M, Takashima MEdition 64th,2012
  • Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery – A Clinical & Reference Guide 
    Chapter: Sleep Apnea 
    Takashima M, Pasha REdition 3rd,2012
  • Conn’s Current Therapy 
    Chapter: Sleep Apnea 
    Davis M, Takashima MEdition 63rd,2011
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Confirmation of Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome via an endoscopic endonasal biopsy of the orbital apex (Poster Presentation)
    Richter A, Takashima M, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Vancouver, Canada, 9/29/2013
  • Usefulness of Sleep Endoscopy in Predicting Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Victores A, Takashima M, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Vancouver, Canada, 9/29/2013
  • The Role of Intraoperative Ropivacaine in Post-Tonsillectomy Pain Control: A Randomized Control Trial
    Yao W, Corbitt C, Bender M, Takashima M, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Vancouver, Canada, 9/29/2013
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Lectures

  • Learning in the electronic age 
    Washington, DC - 11/15/2013
  • Leadership in Publications and the Media 
    Washington, DC - 11/15/2013
  • Leave of absence in residency 
    Washington, DC - 11/15/2013
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Other

  • Basic treatments for allergic rhinitis 
    Takashima M, 950 AM News Radio
    3/12/2012
  • Allergies in Houston 
    Takashima M, ABC Channel 13 news interview with Christi Myers
    3/7/2012
  • Sleep Disordered Breathing - Special Report 
    Takashima M, Channel39 News
    Houston, TX - 8/21/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Nerve Treatment Improves Chronic Rhinitis Symptom Burden
    Nerve Treatment Improves Chronic Rhinitis Symptom BurdenAugust 12th, 2022
  • Houston Methodist Study Finds New Chronic Rhinitis Treatment Could Be Game Changer
    Houston Methodist Study Finds New Chronic Rhinitis Treatment Could Be Game ChangerAugust 4th, 2022
  • Results Published from RHINTRAC Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrate Safety and Efficacy of Aerin Medical’s RhinAer® for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis
    Results Published from RHINTRAC Randomized Controlled Trial Demonstrate Safety and Efficacy of Aerin Medical’s RhinAer® for Treatment of Chronic RhinitisSeptember 13th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Japanese

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/sinussurgery

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