Individuals with ORS may present to dermatologists, gastroentrologists, otolaryngologists, dentists, proctologists, and gynecologists. Thyroid surgeons or otolaryngologists are responsible for the surgical management of thyroid disease. Otolaryngologists were the first physicians to use microsurgical techniques. Unlike his father and brothers, who were otolaryngologists, Updegraff chose urology as a specialty. He is a member and a former President of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India. In humans, this type of operation is usually done by Otolaryngologists.