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I work in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, often referred to as ear, nose, and throat surgery. Within this field, I am a fellowship-trained rhinologist, dedicated to treating diseases of the nasal cavity, sinuses and skull base. The conditions that I treat range from difficulty breathing through the nose to inflammatory conditions of the sinuses to tumors involving the sinonasal cavity. I also spend a considerable amount of time working with neurosurgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery through the nose to remove a variety of brain tumors.

I chose this particular area of expertise for several reasons. During my training, I saw the growing need for minimally invasive approaches to skull base diseases, including tumor and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. With minimally invasive techniques, we can avoid visible incisions, external swelling, and manipulation of uninvolved tissues which ultimately leads to improved patient outcomes and shorter hospital stays. I also recognize the challenges when treating chronic inflammatory diseases of the sinuses and the significant impact on a patient’s quality of life that causes considerable suffering. A solid understanding of the chronic nature of inflammatory disease, as well as the impact of lifestyle on the immune system, is important for both patient and doctor to achieve optimal long-term outcomes.