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

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 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 Abstract
  3. Preoperative augmentative and alternative communication enhancement in pediatric tracheostomy. Laryngoscope. 2020 07; 130(7):1817-1822. View Abstract
  4. Improving Team Performance Through Simulation-Based Learning. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2017 Oct; 50(5):967-987. View Abstract
  5. Imaging Features of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of the Pediatric Head and Neck. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2016 May; 37(5):910-6. View Abstract
  6. Emergency use of a customized tracheostomy tube for pediatric patients. Laryngoscope. 2012 Jul; 122(7):1624-5. View Abstract
  7. Picture of the month--quiz case. Plastic bronchitis. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Sep; 165(9):865, 866. View 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 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 Abstract
  10. Transhyoid approach to excision of recurrent vallecular pseudocysts. Laryngoscope. 2008 Jan; 118(1):124-7. View Abstract
  11. Validation of the Pediatric Voice-Related Quality-of-Life survey. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Jul; 132(7):717-20. View Abstract
  12. Robin sequence: a retrospective review of 115 patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006 Jun; 70(6):973-80. View Abstract
  13. Recurrent fetal rhabdomyoma of the head and neck. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006 Jun; 70(6):1115-8. View Abstract
  14. Pierre Robin Sequence: A Review of 113 Patients. 2004. View Abstract
  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 Abstract
  16. Cost benefit analysis of coagulation studies in patients with Post-Tonsillectomy hemorrhage. . 2003. View Abstract
  17. Establishing Normative Voice–Related Quality of Life Scores Within the Pediatric Otolaryngology Population. 2003. View Abstract
  18. MGH Case Records (Case 7-2001): A male infant with a right maxillary mass. NEJM. 2001; 344(10):750-754. View Abstract
  19. Optical-thermal simulation of human tonsillar tissue irradiation: clinical implications. Lasers Surg Med. 2000; 27(3):269-73. View Abstract
  20. Benign and malignant tumors of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Textbook of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 1999. View Abstract
  21. Common topics in pediatric otolaryngology. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1998 Aug; 45(4):973-91. View Abstract
  22. Sinus surgery: does mitomycin C reduce stenosis? Laryngoscope. 1998 Jun; 108(6):883-6. View Abstract
  23. mucosal intact laser tonsillar ablation: Dosimetry studies. 1998. View Abstract
  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 Abstract
  25. Mucosal intact laser tonsillar ablation. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996 Dec; 122(12):1355-9. View Abstract
  26. Histological study of subglottic wound healing in the rabbit animal model. 1996. View Abstract
  27. Isolated fracture of the otic capsule. 1996. View Abstract
  28. Endoscopic laryngotracheoplasty and graft soldering with the CO2 laser:an animal study. 1996. View Abstract
  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 Abstract
  30. Development and assessment of a home care tracheotomy manual. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1995 Jul; 32(3):213-22. View Abstract
  31. Warfarin Embryopathy: An otolaryngologic perspective. 1995. View Abstract
  32. 1.06 um Nd: YAG Laser coagulation tonsillectomy: an animal study. Proc. SPIE. 1995; 2395:354-359. View Abstract
  33. Coagulation profile as a predictor for post T&A hemorrhage. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 1994; 28:157-165. View Abstract
  34. Efficacy of a new platelet aggregation technique in preoperative evaluation of pediatric adenotonsillectomy patients. . 1994. View Abstract
  35. The effects of preoperative steroids on tonsillectomy patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993 Oct; 109(4):726-30. View Abstract
  36. Needle aspiration of peritonsillar abscess in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993 Feb; 119(2):169-72. View Abstract
  37. Burkitt's lymphoma of the parapharyngeal space. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1993 Jan; 119(1):117-20. View Abstract
  38. Needle aspiration of neck abscesses in children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1992 Feb; 31(2):71-6. View Abstract
  39. The airway and swallowing. Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding: Assessment and Management. 1992. View Abstract
  40. The effects of steroid and vitamin A on subglottic wound healing: a pilot study. 1992. View Abstract
  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 Abstract
  42. Otolaryngologic and audiologic considerations in patients with craniofacial disorders. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Craniofacial Anomalies. 1991; 168-187. View Abstract
  43. Burkitt's lymphoma of the parapharyngeal space. 1991. View Abstract
  44. Needle aspiration of neck abscesses in children. 1991. View Abstract
  45. Needle aspiration of peritonsillar abscess in children. 1991. View Abstract
  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 Abstract
  47. Anesthetic complications of tympanotomy tube placement in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990 Jul; 116(7):809-12. View 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. View Abstract
  49. Congenital laryngeal anomalies associated with tracheal agenesis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1987 Sep-Oct; 96(5):505-8. View Abstract
  50. Cis-platinum. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1983 Oct; 91(5):585-7. View Abstract

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