Meet The Faculty
The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery/Audiology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida includes a diverse group of specialists in the field of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.
The department includes experts in these specialties:
- Otology and neurotology
- Audiology
- Head and neck cancer surgery
- Microvascular reconstructive surgery
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Rhinology
- General otolaryngology
- Medical otolaryngology
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery and traumatology
Faculty members from the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery/Audiology collaborate with other specialists in audiology, speech and swallowing therapy, ophthalmology, pediatrics, neurosurgery, dermatology, allergy and immunology, pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, radiation oncology, and many others. Through this collaboration, the department offers comprehensive and excellent care for patients with disorders involving the head and neck.
From the program director
The Mayo Clinic Otolaryngology Residency Program in Florida is a unique apprenticeship-style program that delivers progressive autonomy, structured didactics, and fulfilling continuity of patient care. The program focuses on gaining experience, both surgical and clinical, and offers top-tier educational, leadership, and research opportunities within Mayo Clinic. Our goal is to graduate not just competent ENT surgeons, but future leaders in the field of Otolaryngology.
Osarenoma Olomu, M.D.
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency Program Director
Faculty
In addition to caring for patients in clinical practice, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You work closely with these individuals throughout your training in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency.
Meet a few of the faculty you may work with in the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency.
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Angela Donaldson, M.D.Associate Program Director Interests: Chronic sinusitis, nasal polyposis, anterior skull base surgery, nasal obstruction, recalcitrant sinus disease |
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Joseph Breen, M.D.Interests: Lateral skull base tumors, vestibular schwannoma, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation, chronic ear disease and cholesteatoma, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, cerebrospinal fluid leak, hearing loss, pulsatile tinnitus |
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John Casler, M.D.Interests: Head and neck tumors, thyroid and parathyroid tumors, skull-based tumors, complex head and neck reconstruction |
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Deanna Menapace, M.D.Interests: Aging face surgery, chin implants, facial balancing, facial contouring, facial rejuvenation, facial masculinization, facial feminization, facial nerve surgery, fat transfer, revision rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty mesenchymal stem cell skin therapy, nasal breathing surgery, neuromodulators, skin care |
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Samip Patel, M.D.Interests: Transoral robotic surgery/transoral laser surgery; HPV related tonsil and base of tongue cancer; microvascular reconstructive surgery of the head and neck; parotid and salivary gland surgery; oral cavity and oropharynx cancer; surgical management of advanced skin cancer of the head, face, and neck; thyroid surgery |
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Phillip Pirgousis, M.D., D.M.D.Interests: Head and neck cancer surgery, head and neck reconstructive surgery, thyroid and parathyroid tumors, skull base surgery, skin cancer/melanoma, head and neck sarcomas, vascular tumors, facial paralysis, nerve injuries/nerve reconstruction |
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Mallory Raymond, M.D.Interests: Lateral skull base tumors, vestibular schwannoma, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation, chronic ear disease and cholesteatoma, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, cerebrospinal fluid leak, hearing loss, pulsatile tinnitus |
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Amy Rutt, D.O.Interests: Laryngology and phonosurgery, professional voice and voice disorders, vocal cord surgery for benign and malignant lesions, spasmodic dysphonia and tremor, vocal cord paralysis, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction, airway surgery, subglottic stenosis, thyroplasty, arytenoid adduction, vocal cord injections, awake injections and laser surgery, Zenker's diverticulum |
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Greta Stamper, Au.D., Ph.D.Interests: Aural rehabilitation-hearing aids and assistive listening devices, noise-induced hearing loss, ototoxicity monitoring |
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David Zapala, Ph.D.Interests: Neural aspects of audition, computational modeling of auditory function, role of the vestibular system in spatial orientation and balance, development of information technology to support clinical decision-making |
Visiting professors
Guest professors will be frequently invited to participate in departmental courses.