Mollie Perryman, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Otolaryngology in October 2025. She earned her undergraduate degree in Spanish from Tufts University before spending a year in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she taught English. She then attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she completed both her medical degree and residency in otolaryngology. Most recently, she completed her fellowship at UAB.

Get to know her background and goals for her new role.

What inspired you to pursue a career in this field?

Perryman: Functional head and neck anatomy is crucial to the ways in which humans connect. I became passionate about pursuing the field of ENT because otolaryngologists can treat and often cure the pathologies that threaten these functions that link us as human beings.

What is your primary area of expertise within your field, and what sparked your passion for it?

Perryman: During my residency training, I developed a strong interest in complex airway, voice, and swallowing disorders through both clinical experiences and the guidance of exceptional mentors. Their influence and the fulfillment I found in caring for patients with these challenging conditions inspired me to pursue advanced training in laryngology.

What aspects of your new role here are you most excited about?

Perryman: Working with the great people at UAB! Clinic and OR staff, residents and fellows, the entire ENT department, and my coworkers at the UAB Voice Center.

What are your goals for making an impact through both your teaching and patient care in this role?

Perryman: I strive to deliver compassionate care that enables patients to maintain meaningful connections with their loved ones. As a bilingual physician, I am committed to advancing patient-centered care by reducing the effects of language discordance and improving access to specialized laryngology services. Through teaching and mentorship, I aim to cultivate empathy, professionalism, and clinical excellence among medical trainees.