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Ivette Cejas, Ph.D.

Director, Family Support Services, Children's Hearing Program
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Biography: Dr. Ivette Cejas is a Professor and Director of Family Support Services at the University of Miami Ear Institute. She is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida. Dr. Cejas is a well-known researcher in the area of pediatric cochlear implantation, publishing extensively in this area and at numerous conferences. As part of the UM Children’s Hearing program she provides...
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Sergio M. Guerreiro, Au.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Meredith Holcomb, Au.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Biography: Meredith Holcomb, AuD, CCC-A is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Hearing Implant Program at the University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Holcomb received her Doctorate of Audiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006. She spent the first 13 years of her career at the Medical University of South Carolina as an Assistant...
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Brianna Kuzbyt, Au.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Victoria Ledon, Au.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Biography: Dr. Ledon graduated from the University of Florida with both her bachelor and doctoral degrees. Her clinical interests include audiologic diagnostics, hearing aids, auditory rehabilitation, clinical education, and practice management.
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Jordan McNair, AUD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Audiology
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Sandra M. Prentiss, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Biography: Sandra Prentiss, PhD, CCC-A is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami -Department of Otolaryngology. She graduated from the University of Kansas Medical School with her PhD and continued her studies as a post-doctorate at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She practices as a clinician-scientist with a specific interest in cochlear implantation. She currently...
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Chrisanda M. Sanchez, Au.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Hillary Snapp, Au.D, Ph.D.

Division Chief, Audiology
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Biography: Hillary Snapp, AuD, PhD is the Chief of Audiology and Associate Professor at the University of Miami Ear Institute. She is a clinician-scientist carrying out research in hearing implants and auditory spatial perception. Her work examines the mechanisms underlying the variations observed in hearing impaired individuals for complex auditory tasks such as speech perception...
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Tina M. Stern, Au.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Sandra Velandia, Au.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Biography: Dr. Sandra Velandia is an Assistant Professor at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology. She is originally from Colombia where she earned her B.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a M.S in Audiology. She later earned her doctoral degree in Audiology from Nova Southeastern University in 2004. Dr. Velandia’s professional...
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Liliana Ein, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Shekhar K. Gadkaree, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Biography: Dr. Shekhar Gadkaree graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rochester where he majored in biomedical engineering. He matriculated to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Tau Beta Pi Fellowship for Graduate Study and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He then attended Massachusetts Eye...
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Aura Marina Acosta Calderon, M.D.

Asst. Professor
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Christine D'Aguillo, M.D.

Assistant Professor

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Oswaldo J. Henriquez, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Bjorn S Herman, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Jose W Ruiz III, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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David J. Arnold, M.D.

Chief, Head and Neck Surgery Service
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Francisco J. Civantos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Co-Chief, Head & Neck Division
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Elizabeth J. Franzmann, M.D., FACS

Professor of Otolaryngology
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Erin R. Kaye, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Biography: Dr. Erin Kaye MD is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She grew up in Miami, Florida and graduated from the University of Florida. She completed both medical school and Otolaryngology residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed her surgical training with a fellowship in Head and...
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Jason Martin Leibowitz, M.D.

Associate Professor
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Elizabeth Anne Nicolli, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical
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Zoukaa B. Sargi, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery
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Larissa Sweeny, M.D.

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
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Biography: A native of Florida, Dr. Sweeny received her undergraduate education at the University of Florida and her medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She then went on to complete her Otolaryngology Residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL. During that time, she also completed an NIH Research Fellowship...
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Donald T. Weed, M.D., F.A.C.S.

W. Jarrard Goodwin Professor – Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
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Biography: Donald T. Weed, MD, FACS, is the W. Jarrard Goodwin Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Executive Vice Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Weed attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, majoring in English Literature, graduating with Honors, and was the recipient of the Gaius...
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Mursalin Anis, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
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Biography: My family and my teachers have been my biggest support in my career. I completed my primary education in Boston and my secondary education in Southern California. I received my undergraduate in Chemical Engineering at Berkeley and my teachers persuaded me to apply to NIH's dual degree Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). I became interested in the biological...
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David E. Rosow, M.D.

Professor of Otolaryngology
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Biography: Dr. David E. Rosow is a board certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon and fellowship trained laryngologist. He is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is Director of the Division of Laryngology and Voice. He also maintains a secondary appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Vocal Performance at...
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Simon I. Angeli, M.D.

Director, UHealth Ear Institute
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Juan A. Chiossone-Kerdel, M.A., M.D., F.R.C.S.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Christine T. Dinh, M.D.

Associate Director of the Neurotology Fellowship
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Biography: I am a double board-certified Otolaryngologist and Otologist-Neurotologist, mid-career surgeon scientist, and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. I have a broad research background in molecular and cellular biology, neuroscience, and oncology and have several years of experience investigating Schwann cell biology,...
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Adrien A Eshraghi, M.D., M.Sc., FACS

Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering

Biography: Dr. Adrien Eshraghi is a tenured professor of Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, and Biomedical engineering. He serves as the Director of the Hearing Research and cochlear implant Laboratory, the Co-Director of the University of Miami Ear Institute, and the Vice-speaker of the Medical Faculty Council at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is a...
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Michael E. Hoffer, M.D.

Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery
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Biography: Dr. Michael Hoffer is a Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami. Dr. Hoffer assumed these roles after an over twenty year military career in which he studied mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) on active duty service members. Dr. Hoffer is a clinician-scientist who performs both basic and clinical research along with his Otology/Neurotology...
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Vivek Kanumuri, M.D.

Asst. Professor
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Biography: I graduated from Rutgers University - New Jersey Medical School in 2014 with a medical degree and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. During my time in medical school, I also completed a prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowship where I worked on optogenetic manipulation of hyperactive circuits in the temporal lobe under the mentorship...
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Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph.D., FACS

Leonard M. Miller Professor of Otolaryngology
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Fred F. Telischi, M.D., M.E.E, F.A.C.S.

James R. Chandler Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology
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Biography: As an experienced cochlear implant surgeon for more than 30 years, I’ve had the opportunity to take part in many clinical trials of new devices, development of novel surgical techniques and innovations in intraoperative monitoring modalities. Our center enjoys referral of a large volume of cochlear implant candidates, many of whom enjoy excellent performance with their...
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Ramzi Younis, M.D. F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S.

Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Denise Yan

Biography: I have been working in human and molecular genetics over the last 15 years. I have done disease gene mapping (both single gene and complex disorders), genotype-phenotype correlations, and dissecting the genetic heterogeneity of Mendelian disorders. As a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan, I contributed to research on the molecular genetics of retinal dystrophies...
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Roy R. Casiano, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Director of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Program
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Biography: Dr Casiano is an internationally recognized expert in the field of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery. His area of expertise is in the area of advanced endoscopic surgical techniques of the paranasal sinuses and skull base, and the management of complex sinonasal neoplasms. After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Wabash College (Crawfordsville, Indiana)...
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David Lerner

Assistant Clinical Professor
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Biography: David Lerner attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his Otolaryngology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He then completed his Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania before joining the Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery division at the University of Miami. His clinical interests...
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Corinna G. Levine, M.D., M.P.H.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
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Biography:
Dr. Corinna Levine is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami in the Division of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery.
Dr. Levine completed her medical training at Yale School of Medicine and went onto a seven- year Otolaryngology residency at the University of Washington with an in-folded Outcomes Research Fellowship and MPH. She completed...
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Maria V Suurna, M.D.

Professor
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Mario A. Landera, SLP.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology

Biography: Mario A. Landera, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Deputy Chief in the Division of Speech Pathology. Dr. Landera is also a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S) and is currently on the executive board of the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. He holds...
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Adam T Lloyd, S.L.P.

Asst. Professor
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Biography: Dr. Adam Lloyd is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Otolaryngology, Division of Speech Pathology. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. He works collaboratively with Frost School of Music, teaching and engaging in research projects involving vocal pedagogy and vocal health. Dr. Lloyd is also part of the multidisciplinary...
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