The Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery) provides diagnostic and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment for patients with problems involving the ears, sinuses, oral cavity, nose, throat, voice box, swallowing and airway passages, and neck. ### Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics) - [Conditions We Treat](#conditions-we-treat) - [Treatments & Services](#treatments-services) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Additional Information](#additional-information) - [Department News](#department-news) - [Research Overview](#research-overview) - [Residency and Fellowship Information](#residency-and-fellowship-information) ## Contact Us [617.638.8124](tel:617.638.8124) Monday-Friday - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fax: 617.414.4953 ## Specialty Clinics [### Audiology (Hearing Problems) A program within the Department of Otolaryngology where an audiologist evaluates and treats hearing problems, including hearing loss, balance disorders, and related conditions through diagnostic testing and management. ](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/audiology-hearing-problems) [### Dizziness and Balance Center A center within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing care from a vertigo specialist, including vestibular testing to diagnose and treat dizziness, balance disorders, and conditions affecting the inner ear. ](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/dizziness-and-balance-center) [### Facial Plastic Surgery A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing plastic surgery for conditions affecting the face, head, and neck, including facial reconstructive and cosmetic procedures to restore function and appearance. ](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/facial-plastic-surgery) [### Head and Neck Cancer Program A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancers, including early-stage, recurrent, and aggressive disease, with coordinated care to support evaluation and treatment planning. ](/departments/cancer-center/head-and-neck-cancer-program) [### Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program (HHT) A program focused on providing diagnosis and treatment for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a rare blood vessel disorder and helping manage complications such as bleeding and anemia with coordinated specialty care. ](/departments/hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasia-program-hht) [### Nose, Sinus, and Allergy Care A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing diagnosis and treatment for sinus and allergy conditions like congestion and helping manage symptoms affecting breathing and nasal health. ](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/nose-sinus-and-allergy-care) [### Ear, Nose & Throat (Pediatrics) A program within Pediatric Specialty Care providing ear, nose, and throat care for children, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, sinus conditions, airway disorders, and voice or swallowing issues. ](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/ear-nose-throat-pediatrics) [### Skull Base Surgery Program A program within the Department of Neurosurgery where a neurosurgeon leads multidisciplinary care for skull base tumors and complex conditions, bringing together specialists to provide coordinated treatment and support recovery. ](/departments/neurosurgery/skull-base-surgery-program) [### Speech Language Pathology A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing speech therapy from a speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages. ](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/speech-language-pathology) [### Voice and Swallowing Program A speech, swallowing, and voice center within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing evaluation and treatment for voice and swallowing disorders. ](/departments/ear-nose-and-throat-otolaryngology/voice-and-swallowing-program) ## Conditions We Treat - [Aging and Swallowing](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/aging-and-swallowing) - [Ankyloglossia (Tongue-tie)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/ankyloglossia-tongue-tie) - [Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/autoimmune-inner-ear-disease-aied) - [Aspiration](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/aspiration) - [Allergic Rhinitis (also known as Hay Fever or Allergies)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/allergic-rhinitis-also-known-hay-fever-or-allergies) - [Bell’s Palsy](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/bells-palsy) - [Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/autoimmune-inner-ear-disease-aied) - [Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv) - [Cholesteatoma](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/cholesteatoma) - [Conductive Hearing Loss](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/conductive-hearing-loss) - [Deviated Septum](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/deviated-septum) - [Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/cricopharyngeal-muscle-dysfunction) - [Ear Infection and Hearing Loss](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/ear-infection-and-hearing-loss) - [Dysgeusia](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/dysgeusia) - [Dysphagia](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/dysphagia) - [Earwax (Cerumen Impaction)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/earwax) - [Earaches](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/earaches) - [Ears and Altitude (Barotrauma)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/ears-and-altitude-barotrauma) - [Hoarseness](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/hoarseness) - [Fungal Sinusitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/fungal-sinusitis) - [Geriatric Rhinitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/geriatric-rhinitis) - [Goiter](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/goiter) - [Graves’ Disease](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/graves-disease) - [Head And Neck Cancer](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/head-and-neck-cancer) - [Human Papillomavirus (HPV)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/human-papillomavirus-hpv) - [Hearing Loss](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/hearing-loss) - [Hyperacusis (Increased Sensitivity to Everyday Sounds)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/hyperacusis-increased-sensitivity-everyday-sounds) - [Labyrinthitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/labyrinthitis) - [Hyposmia and Anosmia](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/hyposmia-and-anosmia) - [Hyperthyroidism](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/hyperthyroidism) - [Nosebleeds](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/nosebleeds) - [Neck Mass in Adults](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/neck-mass-adults) - [Nasal Fractures](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/nasal-fractures) - [Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/laryngopharyngeal-reflux) - [Ménière’s Disease](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/menieres-disease) - [Nodules, Polyps and Cysts](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/nodules-polyps-and-cysts) - [Otosclerosis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/otosclerosis) - [Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)](/content/paradoxical-vocal-fold-movement-pvfm) - [Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/pediatric-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd) - [Pediatric Feeding Disorders](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/pediatric-feeding-disorders) - [Perforated Eardrum](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/perforated-eardrum) - [Post-nasal Drip](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/post-nasal-drip) - [Rhinitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/rhinitis) - [Ramsay Hunt Syndrome](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/ramsay-hunt-syndrome) - [Salivary Glands Disorders](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/salivary-glands-disorders) - [Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/sensorineural-hearing-loss-snhl) - [Salivary Glands Disorders](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/salivary-glands-disorders) - [Sinus Headaches](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/sinus-headaches) - [Sialadenitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/sialadenitis) - [Sore Throats](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/sore-throats) - [Sinus Pain](/otolaryngology/conditions-we-treat/nose/sinus-pain) - [Sinusitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/sinusitis) - [Sleep Apnea](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/sleep-apnea) - [Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/swimmers-ear) - [Tinnitus](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/tinnitus) - [Tonsillitis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/tonsillitis) - [Tonsils and adenoids](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/tonsils-and-adenoids) - [Vocal Cord Paralysis](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/vocal-cord-paralysis) - [Thyroid Cancer](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/thyroid-cancer) - [Thyroid Nodules](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/thyroid-nodules) - [Tonsils and adenoids](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/tonsils-and-adenoids) - [Turbinate Hypertrophy](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/turbinate-hypertrophy) - [Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma)](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/vestibular-schwannoma-acoustic-neuroma) - [Voice Box (Laryngeal) Cancer](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/voice-box-laryngeal-cancer) - [Zenker's Diverticulum](/patient-care/conditions-we-treat/db/zenkers-diverticulum) ## Treatments & Services ### Ear Plastic Surgery Ear deformities occur in a number of conditions. Some patients are born with absent (microtia), protruding or drooping ears, due to weak or poorly formed cartilage. Traumatic deformities of the ear also occur due to trauma (e.g. car wreck or dog bite) or torn earlobes. Deformity of the ears may cause social anxiety and may make children vulnerable to teasing. Regardless of the origin of the ear deformity, these ear conditions can be surgically corrected. These procedures do not alter the patient's hearing, but they may improve appearance and self-confidence. [Read more](/otolaryngology/treatments/ear/ear-plastic-surgery) ### Cochlear Implant Surgery If a person has severe hearing loss, a cochlear implant may help. A cochlear implant is different from a hearing aid. A hearing aid makes sounds louder and helps someone who has some hearing loss; a cochlear implant can help a person with very little or no hearing (partial or complete deafness) be able to hear. [Read more](/hearing-problems-audiology/cochlear-implant-surgery) ### Breathing Exercises Buteyko is a clinically-proven, natural, safe breathing retraining program which utilizes the body’s self-healing capacities. It is based on the standard medical principles of respiration and the Bohr effect. [Read more](/holistic-medicine-integrative-health/breathing-exercises) ### Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) The most common and effective nonsurgical treatment for sleep apnea is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP which is applied through a nasal or facial mask while you sleep. The CPAP device does not breathe for you. Instead, it creates a flow of air pressure when you inhale that is strong enough to keep your airway passages open. Once your otolaryngologist determines that CPAP is the right treatment, you will need to wear the CPAP mask every night. [Read more](/content/continuous-positive-airway-pressure-cpap) ### Nose Surgery Each year thousands of people undergo surgery of the nose. Nasal surgery may be performed for cosmetic purposes, or a combination procedure to improve both form and function. It also may alleviate or cure nasal breathing problems, correct deformities from birth or injury, or support an aging, drooping nose. Patients who are considering nasal surgery for any reason should seek a doctor who is a specialist in nasal airway function, as well as plastic surgery. This will ensure that efficient breathing is as high a priority as appearance. [Read more](/content/nose-surgery) ### Sinus Surgery When acute sinusitis infections are recurrent and/or non-responsive to the medication, surgery to enlarge the openings that drain the sinuses is an option. [Read more](/content/sinus-surgery) ### Oral Appliances For patients who have moderate sleep apnea, or are unable to use a C-PAP device, an oral appliance can be an effective treatment. The oral appliance is a molded device that is placed in the mouth at night to position the lower jaw and bring the tongue forward, elevating the soft palate while keeping the tongue from falling back in the airway and blocking breathing. [Read more](/content/oral-appliances) ### Tonsillectomy and Adenoids Post-Op The tonsils are two clusters of tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat. Adenoids sit high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth. Tonsils and adenoids are often removed when they become enlarged and block the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulty. They are also removed when recurrence of tonsil infections or strep throat cannot be successfully treated by antibiotics. The surgery is most often performed on children. [Read more](/content/tonsillectomy-and-adenoids-post-op) ## Our Team ### Otolaryngologists — Head and Neck Surgeons ### [Gregory A. Grillone, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/gregory-grillone-md) Chief of Otolaryngology ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3595be3e-0e89-47cf-986f-e721fed8155a/Gregory-Grillone__web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jessica R. Levi, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jessica-r-levi-md) Otolaryngologist, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology ![Otolaryngology doctor headshot](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bd93623c-8f14-4507-9aec-cdf5da662492/Jess-Levi-JPG?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jacob P. Noordzij, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jacob-p-noordzij-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d391449b-6af1-4096-9019-34be66d87425/Jacob-P-Noordzij_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Michael P. Platt, MD, MSc](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-p-platt-md-msc) Otolaryngologist, Vice Chair of Education ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7abb7bc2-6ce7-4e55-9621-f14560aa6485/Michael-Platt_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Avner Aliphas, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/avner-aliphas-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c6350f0e-dbc2-40bf-ac32-afdaa9498494/Avner-Aliphas_775_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Michael B. Cohen, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-b-cohen-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7eb4dc4e-8105-4f0e-8491-f9a1ef4cb5a9/Michael-Cohen_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Elizabeth M. Davis, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-m-davis-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/2a57589e-def8-4472-a389-4d40f5e923d0/Elizabeth-Mahoney-Davis?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Anand K. Devaiah, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/anand-k-devaiah-md) Otolaryngologist ![Otolaryngology doctor headshot](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5a2d9374-a0b6-4776-959a-6f7d7346d4c7/Anand-Devaiah-JPG?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Marc Drake, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/marc-drake-md) Otolaryngologist, Facial Plastics Fellow ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e4a4c44f-1cf7-498e-9216-7dd886dfc41e/MDrakeHeadshot-1?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Heather A. Edwards, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/heather-edwards-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/39e6fe3c-a4bb-4209-8e06-c8de87981933/Heather-Edwards_226_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Waleed H. Ezzat, MD, FACS](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/waleed-h-ezzat-md-facs) Plastic Surgeon; Director, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ![Otolaryngology doctor headshot](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b7ee0ece-72d4-4367-9b4f-fc578c92bc2c/Waleed-Ezzat-JPG?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Daniel L Faden, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/daniel-l-faden-md) Otolaryngologist ![Photo can be used as placeholder until new photo can be taken](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0e626d26-f299-4d4b-87ac-820ebee85f22/Daniel_Faden_headshot_placeholder?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kenneth M Grundfast, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kenneth-m-grundfast-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/99935da2-5e0b-41d4-a313-7ca383b045e7/Kenneth-Grundfast_653_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Sarah C. Nyirjesy, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sarah-c-nyirjesy-md) Head and Neck Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/2294c809-7f39-4276-af46-6bc73ac6fd17/SNyirjesy?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Marianella Paz-Lansberg, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/marianella-paz-lansberg-md) Attending Surgeon, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeon, Division of Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery and Allergy ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0f7801ed-ed5f-4e2a-bd26-bfe7650ebfeb/Marianella-Paz-Lansberg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jennifer Nicole Shehan, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jennifer-nicole-shehan-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ab539ce6-556f-41aa-b136-e09be9c8279b/Jennifer-Shehan-Headshot-Zoomed-In?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jeffrey-h-spiegel-md) Plastic Surgeon, Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/04f46add-ef83-4d83-933d-769b3d572725/DrSpiegel?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Lauren F Tracy, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lauren-f-tracy-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4683e698-a58a-46fc-bc35-3c537df077cb/Lauren_Tracy_heashot?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Mark A. Vecchiotti, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/mark-vecchiotti-md) Pediatric Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ab937e19-0fb6-477d-a70a-eba000e69f49/Mark-Vecchiotti_265_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Peter C. Weber, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/peter-c-weber-md) Otolaryngologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7d361891-3864-43a6-b9b9-2be7f2279bc0/Peter-Weber?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Speech–Language Pathologists ### [Jessica M. Pisegna, MS-CCC-SLP, MEd](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jessica-m-pisegna-ms-ccc-slp-med) Director of Speech Language Pathology ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/22d278a4-6fbf-4746-9841-f153997adc08/Pisegna-Jessica?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Samantha Ashinoff, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/samantha-ashinoff-ms-ccc-slp) Senior Speech Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/94187442-4ec0-4733-a40c-eb943abafedb/Samantha-Ashinoff?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kimberly Boscodoss, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kimberly-boscodoss-ms-ccc-slp) Senior Speech-Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e9df6463-ff21-4e6b-8caa-116917ec034c/KimBiscodoss-jpeg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Daniel P. Buckley, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/daniel-p-buckley-ms-ccc-slp) Senior Speech Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e955346e-5710-4c8e-923f-90c795fb8e3d/Daniel-Buckley_536_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Michelle G. Ganann, MS CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michelle-g-ganann-ms-ccc-slp) Speech-Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/dad0c297-2d8b-4fc0-8d3f-227943ca9010/Michelle-Ganann_231_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Hadas Golan, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/hadas-golan-ms-ccc-slp) Senior Speech-Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/eaa3372b-c7b1-4c04-9fdd-16d491d6bac7/Golan_Hadas_MS_Oto?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Amy M. Gottlieb, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/amy-gottlieb-ms-cf-slp) Speech-Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7379ae9d-f866-4221-9cc8-71b20ceb2c8c/Amy-Gottlieb_250_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Edel M. McNally, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/edel-m-mcnally-ms-ccc-slp-bcs-s) Senior Speech Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/59cc2845-efe8-4551-a097-951420d7932f/McNally_Edel-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Eileen Miglio, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/eileen-miglio-ms-ccc-slp) Senior Speech Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6ebae04f-1e1f-4d39-8f02-a89080002cc2/Eileen-Miglio_744_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily O'Gorman, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-ogorman-ccc-slp) Senior Speech Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9db888fc-7267-44e3-b9f0-f287893f9f81/Emily-O-Gorman?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kerry Pearl, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kerry-pearl-ms-ccc-slp) Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/fde5e6ac-2224-420e-839b-8097a6597367/Kerry-Pearl_191_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Emily Senecal, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-senecal-ccc-slp) Speech Language Pathologist ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Chloe Thorburn, MS, CCC-SLP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/chloe-thorburn-ms-ccc-slp) Speech-Language Pathologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/64f0b874-296c-4b0b-923c-82d9415447fa/Chloe-Thorburn_844_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) Alyssa Fazzino, M.A., CCC-SLP Elina Karayannacos, CCC-SLP Anna Lifvergren, CCC-SLP Elona Meziu, CCC-SLP-CF 2024-2025 Keri Miloro, CCC-SLP Haley Walker, MA, CCC-SLP ### Audiologists ### [Alison Packer, AuD, CCC-A](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/alison-packer-aud-ccc) Director of Audiology ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/036e3175-cbb0-49e3-bb9b-d855deb68843/Packer?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kerry McGovern, AuD, CCC-A](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kerry-mcgovern-aud-ccc) Audiologist ![Photo of Kerry McGovern, AuD, CCC-A](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3a72e0e8-7996-4338-8836-1ab41c26c589/Kerry-McGovern-AuD-CCC-A-headshot?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Alexandra Moody, AuD, CCC-A](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/alexandra-moody-aud-ccc) Audiologist ![Photo of Sarah Mueller, MD, pathologist at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/dfba4439-63fb-4d4a-b3b9-786a9b32b91e/Alexandra-Moody-AuD-CCC-A-headshot-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Catherine Nash, AuD, CCC-A](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/catherine-nash-aud-ccc) Senior Audiologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d6ef0148-e2a9-424f-aa83-f2ce4d0e1d32/Catherine-Nash-AuD-CCC-A?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Duc B. Phan, AuD, CCC-A ](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/duc-b-phan-aud-ccc) Audiologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4a858788-d27c-42c8-90e3-7caef6450b4b/DucPhan?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jennifer McCracken, AuD, CCC-A](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jennifer-mccracken-aud-ccc) Senior Audiologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5f0b2d37-74ea-47b2-85ae-c5addcb30471/Springmier?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Megan Thompson, AuD, CCC-A](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/megan-thompson-aud-ccc) Senior Audiologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/41359e16-764e-41ed-a78b-6270f3ddd0b9/Thompson?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ## Nurses and Physician Assistants Marsela Demo, RN Susan Griever, NP Brandy Kenner Keefe, FNP Jennifer Lauver, RN Sarietha Mathieu, NP Elise Miller, PA Opal Mitchell, NP Jessica Overlan, NP Ann Poulsen, RN Emily Sjogren, PA Nicole Tran, PA ## Researchers and Instructors Gintas Krisciunas, PhD, MPH, MA ## Additional Information [Donate](/otolaryngology-ear-nose-and-throat-surgery/donate) [Department of Otolaryngology News](/otolaryngology-ear-nose-and-throat-surgery/news) [Department of Otolaryngology Education](/ear-nose-and-throat-department/education) ## Otolaryngology Education Many education and training opportunities exist for both existing medical professionals and medical students through the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Please visit the sections below to learn more. ## Medical Students Students who are considering or intend to pursue a career in Otolaryngology are strongly encouraged to apply for the four week elective clerkship during their fourth year. To apply for this elective, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine students should contact the Otolaryngology Education Coordinator, Janine Lipsky 617-638-7066 and students from schools other than the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine should apply for the month long elective through the [AAMC’s Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS®)](https://www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/vsas/) (). Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine 4th year students who wish to learn about Otolaryngology, but are not intending to pursue Otolaryngology as a career, can do a two week Surgical Subspecialty Otolaryngology elective clerkship during their fourth year General Surgery sub-i elective clerkship. A new innovative individualized curriculum is being developed to afford students coming to Otolaryngology for two weeks a customized learning experience that attempts to match their exposure to learning experiences with their intended career path. To sign up for the two week elective in Otolaryngology, contact Ms. Lana Ketlere at [Lana.Ketlere@bmc.org](mailto:Myriam.Castagne@bmc.org). ### FEES Course This Course is not currently being offered The Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) was developed by Dr. Susan Langmore in 1988. Alongside the modified barium swallow (MBS) study, FEES has become a globally recognized gold standard for evaluating oropharyngeal dysphagia and for assessing swallowing function. [Read more and sign up](/fees-course "FEES Course") ## Department News ### [Fedel Betances Feels Reborn After Her Hearing Is Restored](https://www.bmc.org/stories/fedel-betances) For over ten years, Fedel Betances suffered from the slow loss of her hearing. She was scared, sad, and self-conscious. “I was ashamed to have to ask people to speak louder,” she remembers. “I… Dec 15 ![BMC hearing loss patient Fedel Betances](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-fedel-betances-800x800.jpg?itok=t6i0xelV) ![BMC hearing loss patient Fedel Betances with her otolaryngologist, Dr. Avner Aliphas](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/bmc-patient-stories-fedel-betances-and-dr-aliphas-800x800.jpeg?itok=-ySVlyWy) ### [BMC Physicians and Surgeons Named to 2024 "Top Docs" List ](https://www.bmc.org/news/bmc-physicians-and-surgeons-named-2024-top-docs-list) (BOSTON) — Jan. 23, 2024 — Boston Magazine released its annual list of the top doctors the region, recognizing more than 125 physicians and surgeons from Boston Medical Center (BMC). Jan 23 ![2024 Boston magazine top doctors contained in a black circle on a white background](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/top-docs-web.png?itok=zogTgZcV) ### [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News from Dr. Marianella Paz-Lansberg, Chair of Otolaryngology DEI Committee](https://www.bmc.org/news/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-news-dr-marianella-paz-lansberg-chair-otolaryngology-dei) Continuing with our departmental initiative to strengthen Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, our team recently had the incredible opportunity of participating in a Microaggressions Workshop and LIFT… Mar 22 ![BMC Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/BMC%20logo%201920x1920%20blue%20text%20on%20alpha.png?itok=N2rGBHTi) ### [Dr. Mark Vecchiotti joins the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery](https://www.bmc.org/news/dr-mark-vecchiotti-joins-department-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery) We are very pleased to welcome Mark Vecchiotti, MD to Boston Medical Center and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. ![bmc logo](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-26%20at%204.28.15%20PM.png?itok=vuXFbF1s) ## Research Overview ### Research Overview As the primary teaching hospital affiliated with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, the physicians, faculty, and staff in the Department of Otolaryngology are actively involved in research that advances patient care. Many faculty are engaged in research specific to their areas of expertise, and mentor resident physicians during research blocks through the Residency Research and Scholarly Activities Committee (RRSAC) program. Several specialty clinic teams also engage in research activities, including… - [Head and Neck Cancer Program](https://www.bmc.org/cancer-center/head-and-neck-cancer-program) - [Nose, Sinus, and Allergy Care](https://www.bmc.org/nose-sinus-allergy-care) - [Skull Base Surgery](https://www.bmc.org/neurosurgery/skull-base-surgery) - [Speech Language Pathology](https://www.bmc.org/speech-language-pathology) - [Voice and Swallowing (Throat Problems)](https://www.bmc.org/voice-swallowing-throat-problems) ### Otolaryngology Clinical Outcomes, Assessment & Technological Innovation (COATI) The Otolaryngology COATI Lab is a NIH funded clinical research lab that is engaged in three major areas of work; 1) developing and testing novel imaging technology that enhances clinical care, 2) evaluating the efficacy of clinical interventions, and 3) designing, refining, and testing patient outcome measurement tools. The lab’s research portfolio engages a multidisciplinary group of clinicians and researchers who specialize in areas such as head and neck cancer, laryngology, speech language pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pathology, bioengineering, critical care pulmonology, and biostatistics. The COATI Lab is located on the 5th floor of the BCD Building. For more information, please visit the [Oto-COATI lab website](https://sites.bu.edu/oto-coati/). ### Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Clinical Trials The department of otolaryngology collaborates with the departments of medical oncology and radiation oncology to provide patients with access to some of the latest head and neck cancer clinical trials. For more information on current interdisciplinary research studies in head and neck oncology, please visit the [Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Cancer Clinical Trials website](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/clinicaltrials/head-neck/) ### STEPP Lab The department of Otolaryngology collaborates with the [STEPP LAB](https://sites.bu.edu/stepplab/) for Sensorimotor Rehabilitation Engineering which is located within the Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College). Under the direction of Principal Investigator Cara Stepp, they are a multidisciplinary group of researchers with the shared goal of improving the assessment and treatment of sensorimotor disorders of voice and speech, applying techniques from electrical engineering, computer science, rehabilitation engineering, neuroscience, laryngology, speech science, and communication disorders. Many of the studies conducted by the STEPP Lab are in collaboration with clinician-investigators in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. For more information, please visit the [STEPP Lab website](https://sites.bu.edu/stepplab/). ## Residency and Fellowship Information We are extraordinarily proud of our residency program and we would be delighted to hear from you if you have any questions or we can provide for you additional information about our program so don't hesitate to get in touch with us. [Learn more about our Residency Program](/otolaryngology-ear-nose-and-throat-surgery/residency-program)