Robert Thayer Sataloff, M.D., DMA, FACS Robert Thayer Sataloff, M.D., DMA is professor and chairman, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Senior 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. Links: Doctor's CV View Dr. Sataloff's Video Physicians Articles  If you have questions for Dr. Robert T. Sataloff, you may e-mail him at rtsataloff@phillyent.com. Return to top
	Venu Divi, M.D. 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, Mich. 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: Doctor's CV If you have questions for Dr. Venu Divi, you may e-mail him at office@phillyent.com. Return to top
	Mahmoud Ghaderi, D.O., FAOCO Mahmoud Ghaderi, D.O., FAOCO Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastics Residency Program Director; Clinical Associate Professor PCOM, Adjunct Associate Professor Drexel University School of Medicine. As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Mahmoud “Max” Ghaderi spends a great deal of his time in clinical practice with a broad scope of ear, nose and throat pathology. While serving as the residency program director at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, he takes pride in contributing to the otolaryngology training of 15 residents from PGY1 to PGY5 levels. He is also actively serving as the chairman of regional representatives in the board of governors of American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Teaching in a didactic program for residents and medical students, conducting clinical research, and serving as a member of the editorial board for ENT Journal are among his many academic engagements. Dr. Ghaderi’s fellowship in otolaryngic allergy and sinus diseases has allowed him to develop a unique and strong otolaryngic allergy educational curriculum for the medical students and post graduate trainees. Return to top
	Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah, M.D. Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah, M.D. 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's 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., DMA in Philadelphia. 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 associate professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine and 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: Doctor's CV Physician Articles  If you have questions for Dr. Yolanda D. Heman-Ackah, you may e-mail her at phillyvoicemd@aol.com. Return to top
	Raymond Lesser, M.D. Raymond Lesser, M.D. trained at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He has been in active clinical practice since 1986. His primary hospitals are Hahnemann University Hospital, the Main Line hospitals (Lankenau and Bryn Mawr), Delaware County Memorial and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. He also performs surgery at several surgery centers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  Dr. Lesser has written and lectured extensively on endoscopic sinus and orbital surgery. His expertise also includes facial plastic and head and neck cancer surgery. Links: Doctor's CV Return to top
	Karen M. Lyons, M.D. Karen M. Lyons, M.D. 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 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. Return to top
	Frank Marlowe, M.D. Frank Marlowe, M.D. is in full-time practice of Otolaryngology (Ear-Nose-Throat) in Philadelphia where he served as professor and services chief of his division at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He is a past president of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and a past president of the Medical College Hospital Staff and practices part time in Sarasota.    Return to top
	Matthew Nagorsky, M.D., FACS Matthew Nagorsky, M.D. has been a physician in the Philadelphia area since 1989. His specialties include pediatric otolaryngology and general otolaryngology – board certified. He currently practices at 205 North Broad Street, 4th floor, Suite 401, Philadelphia, PA 19107.   Return to top
	Maurice Roth, M.D. Maurice Roth, M.D. is an otolaryngologist with private practices in northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the 6 year honors medical program at Northwestern University and completed his ENT residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He is a veteran of the first Gulf War and served as Chief of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia. He completed his fellowship in rhinology and endoscopic sinus surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His current research interests include application of new technology for near bloodless sinus surgery. Return to top
	Joseph Sataloff, M.D., D.Sc. Joseph Sataloff, M.D., D.Sc., 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. If you have questions for Dr. Joseph Sataloff, you may e-mail him at office@phillyent.com. Return to top
	John A. Tucker, M.D. Links: Doctor's CV If you have questions for Dr. John Tucker, you may e-mail him at office@phillyent.com.   Return to top
	Robert J. Wolfson, M.D. 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: Doctor's CV If you have questions for Dr. Robert Wolfson, you may e-mail him at Robert.Wolfson@DrexelMed.edu. Return to top
	David Zwillenberg, M.D. David Zwillenberg, M.D. is an ENT otolaryngologist, chief and associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology at St. Christopher's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. He has a special interest in pediatric airway problems. University: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio 43699 Training: University of PA Health System, Otolaryngology; Graduate Hospital (Tenet Health Sx), General Surgery Practice: St. Christopher's Hospital-Ear Nose   Return to top
	Seth Zwillenberg, M.D. Seth Zwillenberg, M.D. is an ENT otolaryngologist and associate professor of pediatric otolaryngology at St. Christopher's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. He has a special interest in pediatric sinusitis. University: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. Training: University of Pennsylvania, St. Vincent's Hospital New York, N.Y., Otolaryngology; Medical College of Pennsylvania Practice: St. Christopher's Hospital-Ear Nose Return to top