Wellstar ENT

Dr. Oswaldo "Oz" A. Henriquez is a board-certified otolaryngologist serving the Wellstar community since 2023. He provides comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care with a focus on the treatment of complex sinus and anterior skull base diseases, as well as the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He also has a clinical interest in adult craniomaxillofacial trauma.

Dr. Henriquez earned his medical degree at the Universidad Central de Venezuela. He then completed a postdoctoral research fellowship followed by a 5-year residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Emory University. Dr. Henriquez was subsequently selected for a highly competitive one-year fellowship in Rhinology and Sinus/Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery under the mentorship of Rodney J. Schlosser, M.D., and Zachary M. Soler, M.D. at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Before joining Wellstar, Dr. Henriquez served for a decade as faculty at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Emory School of Medicine, where he achieved the rank of Associate Professor and held the positions of Co-Director of the Skull Base Surgery Center and Associate Chief of the Ear, Nose & Throat Division at Grady Hospital. During his tenure at Emory, he received numerous awards and distinctions, including the William J. Grist, MD Teaching Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching and Emory’s School of Medicine Hidden Gem Award. He currently holds an appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor for the Department of Otolaryngology at Emory University.

Dr. Henriquez is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker on topics related to sinus disease, nasal polyps, CSF leaks, sinus/skull base surgery, and craniomaxillofacial trauma. His research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals.

In addition to his clinical practice at Wellstar, Dr. Henriquez is an active member of the otolaryngology community, both locally and nationally. He previously served as the president of the Metro Atlanta Educational Society of Otolaryngology and currently holds the position of Secretary of the Georgia Society of Otolaryngology, where he will assume the role of President for the 2026-2027 term. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, where he was honored with the “Honor Award” for his continuous engagement over the years.

Dr. Henriquez is married with three children. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is an avid Atlanta United and Real Madrid soccer fan, and he also enjoys cooking and playing golf.

Dr. Henriquez's aspiration is to deliver world-class, evidence-based, empathetic, and inclusive care to all of his patients.

Specialties

• Otolaryngology
• Rhinology-Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Areas of Focus

• Nasal and Sinus Surgery
• Chronic sinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Nasoseptal perforations
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks
• Sinus tumors
• Skull Base tumors
• Anosmia/Hyposmia (loss of smell)
• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery (nodule, cancer, goiters)
• Craniomaxillofacial fractures

Dr. Gupta obtained his medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, one of the top five medical schools in the country. While in medical school, Dr. Gupta also obtained a master's degree in molecular biology doing cutting-edge research on head and neck cancer. He completed his general surgery internship and residency in otolaryngology- head and neck surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va. Since finishing his residency in 2003, Dr. Gupta has been in practice locally with current offices in Austell, Douglasville and Vinings.

As a board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Gupta treats both adult and pediatric patients for a full range of general ear, nose and throat issues. He has a special interest in performing sinus surgery. Dr. Gupta is also one of the few otolaryngologists in the metro Atlanta area that is also double board certified in sleep medicine and focuses his attention on the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea including Inspire implants.

Dr. Gupta is an active member of the medical staff and has served on multiple committees at Wellstar Cobb and Douglas medical centers including serving as Medical Staff President at Wellstar Douglas Medical Center. He is married with three children.

Titles and Roles:

• Wellstar Medical Group Specialty Lead Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat
• Wellstar Douglas Medical Center: Chair, Department of Surgery
• Wellstar Graduate Medical Education: Clinical Faculty Ear, Nose, & Throat

Dr. Timothy Ryan is a board-certified otolaryngologist serving the Wellstar community since 2016. Providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care to both the pediatric and adult population. He delivers a focus in high quality and patient centered care, while employing a shared decision-making model. Dr. Ryan is regularly recognized in leading publications by his community and national peers as a ‘Top Doctor’ in both Castle Connolly and Atlanta Magazine.

He earned his medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society. Moving to Georgia, he completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery locally at Emory University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ryan holds several leadership positions within Wellstar Health System. Most notably, as the Wellstar Medical Group Specialty Lead Physician for Ear, Nose, & Throat for the entire healthcare system. He currently oversees the service line across 7 medical centers, 4 health parks, and 13 clinic practices. Focusing on patient centered care in every community Wellstar serves. He was the Wellstar Douglas Medical Center Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery from 2021-2023 and will serve as Chair of Surgery from 2023-2025. He is clinical faculty for the Wellstar Graduate Education program and subspecialty education coordinator for Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center focusing on improving ear, nose, and throat care across all medical subspecialties. In addition, he is actively involved in system governing committees. Including the Surgeon Lead for the Wellstar Health System Quality Review Committee, Pediatric Medical Group Cabinet Committee, Surgical Clinical Informatics Committee, and the Wellstar Cancer Network Committee.

He has held community leadership positions and is involved in several local and national professional societies. Including, a past president of the Metro Atlanta Educational Society for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Ryan is married with two children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends. His hobbies include traveling, outdoor activities, and culinary experiences. As an avid Atlanta United fan, you can catch him at Mercedes Benz Stadium. He can often be heard saying that being kind and working hard are the key ingredients to personal success.