Undergraduate Studies:
Trinity College, Hartford, CT B.S. Biochemistry
and Music -- Cum Laude, 1980-1984
Medical Education:
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland M.D., 1984 - 1988
Internship: Department of Surgery, 1988-1989 Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, New York
Residency: Department of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery 1989-1993 Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, New York
Certification, Fellowship, and Licensure:
Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 1994
Fellowship: Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, New York 1993-1994
Licensure: Pennsylvania, New York (inactive)
Hospital Appointments and Medical Organizations:
Hospital Appointments: Department of Otolaryngology
Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Professional Staff, 1999 - Present
Section of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Professional Staff, 1999 - present
Medical Organizations:
Pennsylvania Medical Society
American Head and Neck Surgery Society
American College of Surgeons
American College of Physician Executives
North American Skull Base Society
Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
American Medical Association
Triological Society
Specialties and Research Interests:
Thyroid diseases, including benign and malignant tumors
Parathyroid disorders
Cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract, including mouth, throat
Larynx, sinuses and salivary glands
Benign and Malignant tumors of the neck
Head and Neck skin cancers, including basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma
Head & Neck reconstructive surgery
Sub-Specialty Interests:
Vocal cord nodules, polyps, hemorrhages, and scarring
Paralyzed vocal cords
Stridor and hoarseness
Laryngeal framework/tracheal scarring and upper airway reconstructive surgery following trauma
Swallowing disorders due to Zenker's Diverticulum, scarring or upper esophageal tumors