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Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS

Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA is Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Academic Specialties, Drexel University College of Medicine. He is also Adjunct Professor in the departments of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University; on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts; and Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir. Dr. Sataloff is also a professional singer and singing teacher. He holds an undergraduate degree from Haverford College in Music Theory and Composition, graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, received a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance from Combs College of Music; and he completed his Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sataloff is Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the Voice Foundation and of the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Governors of Graduate Hospital; President of the American Laryngological Society, the International Association of Phonosurgery, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery; and in numerous other leadership positions. Dr. Sataloff is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Voice, Editor-in-Chief of Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, Associate Editor of the Journal of Singing, and on the editorial boards of numerous otolaryngology journals. He has written over 650 publications, including 38 books. His medical practice is limited to care of the professional voice and to otology/neurotology/skull base surgery.

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If you have questions for Dr. Robert T. Sataloff, you may e-mail him at rtsataloff@phillyent.com.

 
 

 

Karen M. Lyons, MD

Karen M. Lyons, MDKaren M. Lyons, MD is Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979 after having received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Connecticut. She completed her residency in otorhinolaryngology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1983. Dr. Lyons became assistant professor of otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. In 1985, she returned to Philadelphia and has practiced at Pennsylvania Hospital, Northeastern Hospital,Graduate Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She has been associated with our office since 1996. Her publications include works on evaluation of flap perfusion and on vocal fold physiology.

If you have questions for Dr. Karen Lyons, you may e-mail her at office@phillyent.com.

 
 

 

Robert J. Wolfson, MD

Robert J. Wolfson, M.D. Robert J. Wolfson, M.D. is Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. His major interests are otology and neurotology. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and balance disorders, especially those related to inner ear pathology such as Meniere’s Disease. His otologic interest is in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the hearing handicapped. He has lectured and published extensively on these subjects.

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If you have questions for Dr. Robert Wolfson, you may e-mail him at Robert.Wolfson@DrexelMed.edu.

 
 

 

Thomas C. Spalla, MD

Thomas C. Spalla, MD  is both an otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Spalla is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and additionally completed a facial plastic surgery fellowship with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Spalla graduated magna cum laude in Chemical and Materials Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Dayton. He subsequently received his Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and then a fellowship in facial plastic surgery under the guidance of E. Gaylon McCollough in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dr. Spalla is interested in both the aesthetic and reconstructive aspects of facial plastic surgery. Within plastic surgery, he is especially interested in restoration of a youthful appearance, rhinoplasty, scar revision, and soft tissue reconstruction after cancer surgery. Dr. Spalla is particularly excited to bring his experience and training to an academic institution where he can foster similar enthusiasm in the residents and medical students.

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If you have questions for Dr. Thomas C. Spalla, you may e-mail him at tspalla@phillyent.com.

 
 

 

Helen Yoo Bowne, MD

Helen Yoo Bowne, M.D. will be joining our practice in winter 2011.

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If you have questions for Dr. Yoo Bowne, you may e-mail her at office@phillyent.com.