Nathan D. Cass

Nathan D. Cass, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kentucky. He specializes in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery, treating both pediatric and adult patients with complex ear and temporal bone disorders.

• Education:
  • Undergraduate: Stanford University
  • Medical Degree: Ohio State University, College of Medicine

Research Interests: Dr. Cass focuses on advancing patient care and outcomes in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery. His work includes studies on hearing loss, skull base tumors, facial nerve disorders, and vestibular conditions like Meniere’s disease and superior semicircular canal dehiscence.

Professional Affiliations: Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Cass is an active member of the American Neurotology Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, where he serves on multiple committees.

Honors:

• Resident Teaching Award, University of Colorado

Clinical Expertise: Dr. Cass treats a wide range of ear-related conditions, including acoustic neuroma, paraganglioma/glomus tumors, chronic ear infections, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, facial nerve disorders, and aural atresia. He performs advanced surgical procedures such as cochlear implantation, acoustic neuroma surgery, tympanoplasty, and superior canal dehiscence repair, alongside facial reconstruction following Mohs surgery.