Dr. Ananth Murthy examines patient Elijah Bell, as his mother, Colleen Bell, looks on. Eli underwent traditional ear construction in 2013-2015, which required rib cartilage as a donor and 3 separate stages. Now, our team is researching ways to utilize the remnant microtia cartilage along with a 3D printed biopolymer ear-scaffold. This will make the process of harvesting rib cartilage, as well as a multiple stage surgery unnecessary.
Dr. Ananth Murthy with Pediatric Interventional Radiologist Janice McDaniel.
Dr. Ananth Murthy

Ananth Murthy, MD, FACS, discusses advances in tissue engineering that may streamline and ease the process for ear reconstruction patients.
Dr. Ananth Murthy reads a books written by a patient as a gift. The book details his surgery.
Ananth Murthy, MD discusses a series of surgeries to build outer ears.
Correcting a cleft lip and palate can aid in the ability to speak, chew and swallow. Ananth Murthy, MD discusses the treatment.
Ananth Murthy, MD discusses the treatment of hemangiomas.