I am an Otolaryngologist at Memorial Healthcare System. I treat a wide range of conditions affecting the head, face and neck, including the ears, nose, and throat. Some of the most common conditions include persistent tonsillitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, allergies, sleep apnea, hearing loss, thyroid nodules, parathyroid adenoma, parotid tumors, voice disorders, salivary gland tumors, salivary gland stones, skin cancer of the head and neck and benign tumors of head and neck.

I chose a career in otolaryngology and surgery due to my fascination with the complex anatomy and physiology of the head and neck as well as the technology available to address concerns that can impact daily life. It is a privilege to help patients improve their quality of life by restoring their ability to hear, breathe, smell and speak.

When working with patients, I put them in the driver’s seat. At Memorial, we follow a patient-centered approach to care. In addition to our thorough evaluations of their medical symptoms and conditions, we also consider their needs, desires, goals and experiences. Then we develop a personalized treatment plan. Education is also critical, as I want patients to understand their case and treatment options to make informed decisions about their care.

In addition to providing patient care, I am active in national medical organizations and publish and present on various topics regarding otolaryngological treatments and conditions. I’m also involved in educating new physicians, serving on several committees to help grow the field, and serving as an examiner for the otolaryngologic allergy fellowship exam.

Hospital Affiliations

• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Education

University Of Saskatchewan, 2006

Residency

McGill University, 2012, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Fellowships

University Of Texas Med Sch @ Houston, 2013

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology-Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Publications

Please view Dr. Michael Chater’s publications on PubMed.

Professional Organizations

• American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• American College of Surgeons
• Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
• American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngology Allergy

Presentations

• 2011 Triological Society Resident Research Day: The Effect of Polymorphisms on expression of IL1RL1 and IL-33 in CRS patients by qPCR and IHC. Chater, M., Mfuna, L., Al-Mot, S., Filali-Mouhim, A, Rousseau, S., Desrosiers, M., June 2011.
• Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery: Altered Expressions of Genes and Gene Products in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Chater, M., Mfuna, L., Al-Mot, S., Filali-Mouhim, A, Rousseau, S., Desrosiers, M., May 2011.
• McGill University Grand Rounds (Department of Otolaryngology): The History of Characters and Instruments in Otolaryngology, Chater, M., Frenkiel, S., May 2011.
• American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology: Common Polymorphisms in the IL1RL1 Gene in CRS Patients are Associated with Reduced Gene Expression and Reduced Th2-Cell Function. Chater, M., Mfuna, L., Al-Mot, S., Filali- Mouhim, A, Rousseau, S., Desrosiers, M., March 2011.
• Association ORL du Quebec: Percutaneous Balloon Dilatational Tracheostomy:
  A Prospective Evaluation of a New Method – Update. Chater, M., Kost, K., November 2009.
• Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Percutaneous Balloon Dilatational Tracheostomy: A Prospective Evaluation of a New Method, Chater, M., Kost, K., May 2009.
• McGill University Grand Rounds (Department of Otolaryngology): Palatal Tremor – A review of the literature and a case presentation. Chater M, Frenkiel, S, September 2009.
• McGill University Grand Rounds (Department of Otolaryngology): Pediatric Neck Masses – A review of the literature and case presentation of a Teratoma. Chater, M, Nguyen, L, October 2008.