Michael Underbrink, MD

Please note that Michael Underbrink, M.D. will begin practicing with ENT & Allergy Associates on January 1, 2026.

Dr. Michael P. Underbrink, MD, MBA, FACS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained otolaryngologist with more than 20 years of experience in advanced ear, nose, throat, and voice care. After completing his residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and a prestigious fellowship in laryngology at the University of Washington, he trained further as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He went on to serve as a Distinguished Professor and Medical Director at UTMB, where he pioneered minimally invasive techniques in voice and airway surgery, before founding the Houston Voice Center at Houston Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is published widely. He continues to teach as a Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at UTMB.

Today, Dr. Underbrink combines his academic expertise with personalized private practice care. Patients across Houston seek him out for his leadership in Inspire® therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, as well as his trusted expertise in:

• Voice and swallowing disorders, from hoarseness to airway restoration
• Allergy treatment for long-term relief from chronic congestion and sinus symptoms
• Advanced sinus surgery to restore clear, healthy breathing
• Hearing aids and hearing care to improve hearing and quality of life
• Inspire® implantation as a proven, mask-free alternative to CPAP

Whether restoring a patient’s voice, breathing, hearing, or sleep, Dr. Underbrink’s care reflects the highest standard of innovation, compassion, and experience.