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Our Physicians
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Joseph Sataloff, MD, DSc
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Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS |
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Karen M.
Lyons, MD |
Yolanda D.
Heman-Ackah, MD |
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John A.
Tucker, MD |
Robert J.
Wolfson, MD, FACS |
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Venu
Divi, MD |
Stephen
Levy, MD |
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Joseph Sataloff, MD, DSc
Joseph Sataloff, MD, DSc, Professor of Otolaryngology at
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, is
an internationally renowned otologist, surgeon, scientist,
and pioneer in occupational hearing loss. His efforts to
raise the consciousness of America's leaders in
government, industry, and medicine to the adverse impact
and tremendous monetary and human costs associated with
occupational hearing loss are recognized worldwide.
Through service on numerous medical and American Standards
Institute committees, and as an advisor to President
Nixon, his influence resulted in the drafting of
scientifically based laws that have preserved the hearing
of millions of Americans. Dr. Sataloff is the author of
more than 150 publications including seven books. He has
served on numerous editorial boards and national and
international committees.
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Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA, FACS
Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD, DMA is Professor and Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and 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. He is President of the Pennsylvania Academy of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 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 37 books. His medical practice is limited to care of the professional voice
and to otology/neurotology/skull base surgery.
Links:
If you have questions for Dr. Robert T. Sataloff, you
may e-mail him at
rtsataloff@phillyent.com.
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Karen M. Lyons, MD
 Karen
M. Lyons, MD is Clinical Assistant Professor of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Jefferson Medical
College, Thomas Jefferson University and at the University
of Pennsylvania, and Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. She graduated from
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.
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Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah, MD
 Yolanda
D. Heman-Ackah, MD is an otolaryngologist, certified
by the American Board of Otolaryngology, who
subspecializes in professional voice care and
laryngology. Her background as a trained musician,
dancer, and singer makes her uniquely qualified to
understand the vocal demands of the performing artist, and
to tailor treatment of professional voice disorders based
on this understanding. Her primary practice focus is in
treating the professional voice user (singers, actors,
public speakers), but she also treats other voice and
airway problems such as reflux, spasmodic dysphonia,
laryngeal papillomatosis, airway stenosis, vocal fold
paralysis, arytenoid dislocation, and laryngeal cancer.
Her approach to the care of the professional voice is
multidisciplinary and includes the active involvement of a
speaking voice therapist, acting voice therapists, singing
voice therapists, gastroenterologists, neurologists,
pulmonologists, general surgeons, and other healthcare
professionals, as indicated by the individual patient's
needs. Her additional interests include pediatric airway
and voice disorders and head and neck cancer surgery.
Dr. Heman-Ackah received her Bachelor of Arts degree in
Psychology and her Doctor of Medicine degree from
Northwestern University as part of the Honors Program in
Medical Education. She completed a residency in
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of
Minnesota and then completed a fellowship in Professional
Voice Care and Laryngology under the preceptorship of
Robert T. Sataloff, M.D., D.M.A. in Philadelphia, PA.
Following her fellowship, she founded and directed the
Voice Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago,
where she brought professional voice care to the Chicago
voice community and was Assistant Professor of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She currently has
an appointment as Assistant Professor of
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson
University, Jefferson Medical College here in
Philadelphia.
Dr. Heman-Ackah is known nationally and internationally
for her pioneering research on the laryngeal chemoreflex,
which has furthered our understanding of how laryngeal
reflexes can contribute to sudden infant death syndrome,
as well as for her research in developing measures for
voice analysis and in describing strobovideolarngoscopic
findings in singers. Dr. Heman-Ackah has received
numerous awards and grants for her research, including
awards from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head
and Neck Surgery, the American Laryngological Association,
and the American Laryngological Voice Research and
Education Foundation. She has been elected to membership
in the International Association of Phonosurgeons, and is
also a member of the National Association of Teachers of
Singing (NATS), the Voice and Speech Trainer's Association
(VASTA), the National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences, the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences, and of the Voice Foundation. She is the current
National Medical Adviser for VASTA, as well. She has
written numerous publications, including co-authoring the
first textbook on laryngeal electromyography, and is a
member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Voice.
She has been recognized by the state and Federal
governments, and has been appointed to the Physicians'
Advisory Board by the National Republican Congressional
Committee and to the Pennsylvania Hearing Aid Sales
Registration Law Advisory Council by Governor Rendell.
She continues to pioneer advancements in voice care
through her basic science and clinical research, as well
as through educational programs for medical students,
residents, singing teachers, speech-language pathologists,
otolaryngologists, and other physicians and voice
professionals.
Links:
If you have questions for Dr. Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah,
you may e-mail her at
phillyvoicemd@aol.com.
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John A. Tucker, MD
Links:
If you have questions for Dr. John Tucker, you may
e-mail him at
office@phillyent.com.
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Robert J. Wolfson, MD
Robert J. Wolfson, M.D. is Professor of Otolaryngology 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.
Links:
If you have questions for Dr. Robert Wolfson, you may
e-mail him at
Robert.Wolfson@DrexelMed.edu.
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Venu Divi, MD
Venu Divi, M.D. is assistant
professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He
received his undergraduate education at Kent State University and his medical training at Northeastern Ohio University
College of Medicine. In 2006, he finished his residency in otolaryngology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
In 2007, he completed his fellowship in professional voice and laryngology with Dr. Robert Thayer Sataloff. His
interests include care of performing artists, including singers and emcees. He is also passionate about investigating
the utility of yoga and ayurvedic medicine (the traditional medicine of India) in the care of the voice patients.
Links:
If you have questions for Dr. Venu Divi, you may
e-mail him at
office@phillyent.com.
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Stephen Levy, MD
Stephen Levy, MD received
his medical training at Hahnemann Medical College and
Hospital where he completed his psychiatric residency in
1980. He specializes in psychiatric evaluation and
pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders of
children, adolescents, and adults. He is in private
practice with Dr. David Kelkstein and Associates and is a
psychiatric consultant for Delaware County Professional
Services. He is on the staff of Graduate Hospital in
Philadelphia and is a member of the Voice Foundation and
on the editorial broad for their official publication The
Journal of Voice. He is director of psychological
research for the American Institute for Voice and Ear
Research and he specializes in psychological management of
voice disorders at PsychArts both in association with
Robert Thayer Sataloff, MD. Dr. Levy has written several
articles for medical journals and several textbook
chapters on various aspects of psychological management of
voice disorders. He lectures extensively on
pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders. Dr.
Levy's approach to the psychological management of voice
disorders may include counseling, medication management,
stress reduction techniques, and nutrition.
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