Scott Hardison, MD

Dr. Hardison completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in Richmond, Virginia. After residency, he worked in private practice as a general Otolaryngologist in coastal North Carolina. There, he treated a broad range of surgical conditions of the head and neck, also serving as the Clinic Director for Allergy and the Vice Chair of Surgery for CarolinaEast Medical Center. Following years in successful general practice, his particular interest in the treatment of sinonasal conditions and skull base tumors led him to complete a prestigious fellowship in NeuroRhinology – Advanced Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A strong love of teaching drew him to UTMB after completing his fellowship training.

As a Rhinologist, Dr. Hardison sees patients with a variety of conditions related to the nose and sinuses. In particular, he specializes in the treatment of nasal obstruction, recurrent and chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, smell/taste disorders, nose bleeds, and benign/malignant tumors of the skull base. His subspecialty Rhinology training also allows him to provide comprehensive care to patients who have failed prior sinus surgery. Surgical procedures are offered in both the office and operating room settings.

Additionally, Dr. Hardison works closely with colleagues in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology and Hematology/Oncology to treat benign and malignant tumors of the sinuses, pituitary, and anterior skull base. This multi-disciplinary approach ensures that patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.

Dr. Hardison is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA). He teaches sinus and skull base surgery courses nationally and internationally. His research focuses on the effects of Spaceflight on the nose and sinuses.

Reasons for Referral:
Recurrent/Chronic Sinusitis
Nasal polyps
Nasal obstruction (deviated nasal septum, enlarged turbinates)
Cerebrospinal fluid leak
Allergic Rhinitis
Nosebleeds
Chronic runny nose
Failed prior nasal / sinus surgery
Pituitary tumors
Benign sinonasal and skull base tumors
Malignant sinonasal and skull base tumors