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Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Medical School

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Internship

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Residency

Otolaryngology; Head & Neck Surgery

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Fellowship

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

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Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Rhode Island

2023, Kingston, RI

Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Undergraduate School

University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

Graduate School

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

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Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Undergraduate School

Bridgewater State University

2014, Bridgewater, MA

Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Graduate School

Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry

1981, Boston, MA

Medical School

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

1984, Chicago, IL

Internship

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

1984, Chicago, IL

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

1988, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Buffalo

1989, Buffalo, NY

Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Publications

  1. Acoustic analysis of surgeons' voices to assess change in the stress response during surgical in situ simulation. BMJ Simul Technol Enhanc Learn. 2021; 7(6):471-477. View Acoustic analysis of surgeons' voices to assess change in the stress response during surgical in situ simulation. Abstract

  2. Pediatric laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-center collaborative protocol to improve safety with perioperative management strategies and creation of a surgical tent with disposable drapes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Jul; 134:110059. View Pediatric laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-center collaborative protocol to improve safety with perioperative management strategies and creation of a surgical tent with disposable drapes. Abstract

  3. Preoperative augmentative and alternative communication enhancement in pediatric tracheostomy. Laryngoscope. 2020 07; 130(7):1817-1822. View Preoperative augmentative and alternative communication enhancement in pediatric tracheostomy. Abstract

  4. Improving Team Performance Through Simulation-Based Learning. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2017 Oct; 50(5):967-987. View Improving Team Performance Through Simulation-Based Learning. Abstract

  5. Imaging Features of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of the Pediatric Head and Neck. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2016 May; 37(5):910-6. View Imaging Features of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of the Pediatric Head and Neck. Abstract

  6. Emergency use of a customized tracheostomy tube for pediatric patients. Laryngoscope. 2012 Jul; 122(7):1624-5. View Emergency use of a customized tracheostomy tube for pediatric patients. Abstract

  7. Picture of the month--quiz case. Plastic bronchitis. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Sep; 165(9):865, 866. View Picture of the month--quiz case. Plastic bronchitis. Abstract

  8. Using medical simulation to teach crisis resource management and decision-making skills to otolaryngology housestaff. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Jul; 145(1):35-42. View Using medical simulation to teach crisis resource management and decision-making skills to otolaryngology housestaff. Abstract

  9. Minimally invasive endoscopic management of subglottic stenosis in children: success and failure. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2011 May; 75(5):652-6. View Minimally invasive endoscopic management of subglottic stenosis in children: success and failure. Abstract

  10. Transhyoid approach to excision of recurrent vallecular pseudocysts. Laryngoscope. 2008 Jan; 118(1):124-7. View Transhyoid approach to excision of recurrent vallecular pseudocysts. Abstract

  11. Validation of the Pediatric Voice-Related Quality-of-Life survey. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Jul; 132(7):717-20. View Validation of the Pediatric Voice-Related Quality-of-Life survey. Abstract

  12. Robin sequence: a retrospective review of 115 patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006 Jun; 70(6):973-80. View Robin sequence: a retrospective review of 115 patients. Abstract

  13. Recurrent fetal rhabdomyoma of the head and neck. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006 Jun; 70(6):1115-8. View Recurrent fetal rhabdomyoma of the head and neck. Abstract

  14. Pierre Robin Sequence: A Review of 113 Patients. 2004.

  15. Establishing normative voice-related quality of life scores within the pediatric otolaryngology population. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003 Oct; 129(10):1090-3. View Establishing normative voice-related quality of life scores within the pediatric otolaryngology population. Abstract

  16. Cost benefit analysis of coagulation studies in patients with Post-Tonsillectomy hemorrhage. . 2003.

  17. Establishing Normative Voice–Related Quality of Life Scores Within the Pediatric Otolaryngology Population. 2003.

  18. MGH Case Records (Case 7-2001): A male infant with a right maxillary mass. NEJM. 2001; 344(10):750-754.

  19. Optical-thermal simulation of human tonsillar tissue irradiation: clinical implications. Lasers Surg Med. 2000; 27(3):269-73. View Optical-thermal simulation of human tonsillar tissue irradiation: clinical implications. Abstract

  20. Benign and malignant tumors of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Textbook of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 1999.

  21. Common topics in pediatric otolaryngology. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1998 Aug; 45(4):973-91. View Common topics in pediatric otolaryngology. Abstract

  22. Sinus surgery: does mitomycin C reduce stenosis? Laryngoscope. 1998 Jun; 108(6):883-6. View Sinus surgery: does mitomycin C reduce stenosis? Abstract

  23. mucosal intact laser tonsillar ablation: Dosimetry studies. 1998.

  24. Endoscopic laryngotracheoplasty and graft soldering with the carbon dioxide laser. An animal study. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1997 Dec; 106(12):989-94. View Endoscopic laryngotracheoplasty and graft soldering with the carbon dioxide laser. An animal study. Abstract

  25. Mucosal intact laser tonsillar ablation. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996 Dec; 122(12):1355-9. View Mucosal intact laser tonsillar ablation. Abstract

  26. Histological study of subglottic wound healing in the rabbit animal model. 1996.

  27. Isolated fracture of the otic capsule. 1996.

  28. Endoscopic laryngotracheoplasty and graft soldering with the CO2 laser:an animal study. 1996.

  29. Resurfacing of a large laryngeal wound with mucosa grafting: a combined technique using endoscopic suture and laser soldering. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1995 Dec; 104(12):919-23. View Resurfacing of a large laryngeal wound with mucosa grafting: a combined technique using endoscopic suture and laser soldering. Abstract

  30. Development and assessment of a home care tracheotomy manual. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1995 Jul; 32(3):213-22. View Development and assessment of a home care tracheotomy manual. Abstract

  31. Warfarin Embryopathy: An otolaryngologic perspective. 1995.

  32. 1.06 um Nd: YAG Laser coagulation tonsillectomy: an animal study. Proc. SPIE. 1995; 2395:354-359.

  33. Coagulation profile as a predictor for post T&A hemorrhage. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1994; 28:157-165.

  34. Efficacy of a new platelet aggregation technique in preoperative evaluation of pediatric adenotonsillectomy patients. . 1994.

  35. The effects of preoperative steroids on tonsillectomy patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993 Oct; 109(4):726-30. View The effects of preoperative steroids on tonsillectomy patients. Abstract

  36. Needle aspiration of peritonsillar abscess in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993 Feb; 119(2):169-72. View Needle aspiration of peritonsillar abscess in children. Abstract

  37. Burkitt's lymphoma of the parapharyngeal space. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993 Jan; 119(1):117-20. View Burkitt's lymphoma of the parapharyngeal space. Abstract

  38. Needle aspiration of neck abscesses in children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1992 Feb; 31(2):71-6. View Needle aspiration of neck abscesses in children. Abstract

  39. The airway and swallowing. Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management. 1992.

  40. The effects of steroid and vitamin A on subglottic wound healing: a pilot study. 1992.

  41. The relationship of tonsil bacterial concentration to surface and core cultures in chronic tonsillar disease in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1991 Feb; 21(1):33-9. View The relationship of tonsil bacterial concentration to surface and core cultures in chronic tonsillar disease in children. Abstract

  42. Otolaryngologic and audiologic considerations in patients with craniofacial disorders. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Craniofacial Anomalies. 1991; 168-187.

  43. Burkitt's lymphoma of the parapharyngeal space. 1991.

  44. Needle aspiration of neck abscesses in children. 1991.

  45. Needle aspiration of peritonsillar abscess in children. 1991.

  46. American Burkitt lymphoma stage II with 47,XY,+20,t(8;14)(q24;q32). Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 1990 Sep; 48(2):275-7. View American Burkitt lymphoma stage II with 47,XY,+20,t(8;14)(q24;q32). Abstract

  47. Anesthetic complications of tympanotomy tube placement in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990 Jul; 116(7):809-12. View Anesthetic complications of tympanotomy tube placement in children. Abstract

  48. Standardization for the reporting of nasopharyngoscopy and multi-view video fluoroscopy: A report from an international working group. The Cleft Palate Journal. 1990; 27(4):337-347.

  49. Congenital laryngeal anomalies associated with tracheal agenesis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1987 Sep-Oct; 96(5):505-8. View Congenital laryngeal anomalies associated with tracheal agenesis. Abstract

  50. Cis-platinum. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1983 Oct; 91(5):585-7. View Cis-platinum. Abstract

Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Undergraduate School

Quincy College

1981, Quincy, IL, US

Medical School

University of Missouri-Columbia

1985, Columbia, MO, US

Internship

Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

1987, Houston, TX, US

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Houston, TX, US

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1992, Boston, MA, US

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Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Undergraduate School

Stanford University

Palo Alto, CA

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School

Minneapolis, MN

Internship

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Residency

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Fellowship

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Fellowship

Otolaryngology

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

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Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

1979, Boston, MA

Internship

University Hospital of Arkansas

1980, Little Rock, AR

Residency

University Hospital of Arkansas

1983, Little Rock, AR

Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

1984, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2005, Boston, MA

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Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement | Education

Medical School

Northwestern University

2007, Chicago, IL

Internship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2008, Cleveland, OH

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2008, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

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