CHAIR’S MESSAGE
This year brings celebration as we mark the 5th anniversary since establishment as a separate clinical Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health. In this issue, we are excited to share with you our latest in academic and clinical growth.
To our pediatric otolaryngology team, we’ve welcomed new faculty Dr. Allison Keane, Dr. Gil Zoizner-Agar, and Dr. Victor Da Costa. Additionally, Dr. Emily Funk joins us as a head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgeon, and Dr. Heather Schopper as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
We have made significant strides in global health initiatives over the past few months. Faculty, residents, and fellows have traveled to Peru, Ecuador, Ghana, and Ukraine to share their expertise and provide care in their respective fields.
I am continually inspired by the dedication and hard work of every team member. Our recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for ear, nose, and throat care reflects our commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation.
Thank you to our alumni and friends for their continued support as we advance our mission as a leading academic department.
Please enjoy this latest issue of our newsletter. Best wishes for a happy and healthy winter season.
Sincerely,
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Penn State Health continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is growing right along with it as central Pennsylvania’s premiere otolaryngology resource.
We are pleased to introduce the newest members of our pediatric otolaryngology and head and neck oncology and surgery teams.
PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY
DR. GIL ZOIZNER-AGAR – is a pediatric otolaryngologist at Penn State Health.
He previously served as an attending surgeon at Meir Medical Center in Israel and, before that, at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.
Dr. Zoizner-Agar completed residency
training at Kaplan Medical Center, and fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at New York University. He additionally holds a degree in electronic engineering, which he’s used to develop medical and surgical innovations, such as wearable vital sign monitors.
He provides comprehensive care in both common and complex conditions that affect infants, children and adolescents. He offers surgical remedies for the treatment of conditions ranging from ear infections and sleep-disordered breathing to recurrent tonsillitis and laryngomalacia.
His research interests include the care of complex patients, obstructive sleep apnea in children, and medical and surgical innovations.
DR. ALLISON KEANE – is a pediatric otolaryngologist at Penn State Health.
Dr. Keane earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency at Penn State Health in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, and subsequently pursued a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina Hospitals.
She treats a diverse range of pathologies from neck masses to airway obstruction to hearing loss to sinus disease. She enjoys the complexity and challenges that the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck provide, as well as the impact she can have on her patients.
Dr. Keane’s research interests include pediatric
thyroid disease, pediatric airway disease, and quality improvement in surgery. She is also interested in multidisciplinary care and its effects on pediatric patients and health systems.
HEAD AND NECK ONCOLOGY AND SURGERY
DR. EMILY FUNK –is a head and neck oncology surgeon and microvascular reconstructive surgeon at Penn State Health.
Upon earning her medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, Dr. Funk completed residency training in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the University of California San Diego.
She then completed a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in head and neck oncologic surgery and microvascular
reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Funk’s clinical interests include robotic surgery and ablative and reconstructive surgery using microvascular free flaps for advanced cutaneous and mucosal malignancies. She has research interests in quality of life after head and neck cancer treatment, immunotherapy and p16+ squamous cell carcinoma management.
As a native of Pennsylvania, she and her partner Michael are excited to return to Central Pennsylvania with their rescue dog, Leo.
Read about Dr. Heather Schopper and Dr. Victor Da Costa, who joined the faculty team earlier this year in our previous newsletter issue.
NEW BABY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amelia Marie Liaw born October 15, 2023 to resident alumnus
Dr. Jeffrey Liaw and his wife, Jessa.
Wade Scott Mentzer born June 23, 2024 to Hannah Mentzer, CRNP and her husband, Bobby.
Darya Minoo Ziai born September 19, 2024 to resident alumnus Dr. Kasra Ziai and his wife, Assal.
Resident alumnus Dr. Ben Oberman, his wife Jacquelyn, and their newborn son Eli visited us at Hershey Medical Center.
skills, and eventual social, emotional, and occupational abilities. If the first step in 1-3-6 is delayed or missed, all other steps are affected.
NEWBORN HEARING SCREENINGS
Five years ago, the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Penn State Health was formed with just eight audiologists and one hearing instrument specialist – alongside a team of speech-language pathologists.
Since then, the audiology team has worked hard to provide prompt newborn hearing screenings for inpatient referrals, while maintaining comprehensive audiologic services for all ages.
NEWBORN 1-3-6 RULE
The Department of Health (DOH) Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program recommends the 1-3-6 rule: Screen all babies by 1 month of age, obtain a diagnosis by 3 months of age, and provide intervention by 6 months of age.
Why is this important? Early access to complete and full language is critical to speech and language development, long-term literacy
Due to the barriers of physical space and fulltime equivalent complement, the team faced challenges in meeting the timeline, even with just internal referrals they received. However, they remained committed to their long-term goal of opening newborn hearing screening repeat appointments for babies born outside of Penn State Health.
EXPANDING ACCESS FOR SCREENINGS
Thanks to an expansion of space and personnel, Penn State Health is now able to offer up to 15 additional screenings each month to those born outside of our home health system.
While the team and the DOH Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program are thrilled with this expansion, this is only the start.
THE FUTURE
“This service expansion will be closely monitored to ensure continued top-quality and timely care for our patients,” said Dr. Jill McClelland, manager of audiology services at Penn State Health. “These 15 extra referrals per month are not expected to affect preclinical audiologic evaluation availability for appointments despite referral uptick.”
Only about 3 in 1,000 babies have permanent hearing loss, so there is no anticipated effect on clinical access in a major way.
“With this increased access, the team was asked if we could take to 100 more referrals per month! We can’t do this yet, but never say never. Instead, we will continue to grow and adjust. While this expansion is seemingly small, this is a big step in working towards our goal of making a difference for babies and families.”
FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY MISSION TRIP TO UKRAINE
Earlierthis fall, Dr. Scott Walen embarked on a facial plastic and reconstructive surgical mission trip with Face the Future Foundation to Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. The team was comprised of Canadian and American volunteer medical professionals.
During the week-long mission, they operated on injured soldiers who had suffered severe head and neck war injuries as well as educated Ukrainian surgeons and nurses in the management of these complex cases.
In addition to providing essential surgical care, this mission trip also provides valuable skills and knowledge to local surgeons. The Foundation held an educational symposium attended by local medical professionals to foster international and interdisciplinary camaraderie and collaboration, as well as to enhance capacity to continue this vital work.
By the end of the week, the team successfully performed 88 complex procedures on 32 severely injured soldiers and civilians.
To learn more about Face the Future Foundation, and how you support their efforts, please visit facethefuturefoundation.ca.
Dr. Scott Walen was a featured guest speaker at the educational symposium for local surgeons and nurses in Ukraine.
MIAMI, FLORIDA
AAO-HNSF ANNUAL ACADEMY MEETING
Each fall, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) hosts its Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, a premier event that brings together the otolaryngology community for a four-day conference. This year’s meeting took place from September 28 to October 1, 2024, in Miami.
In addition to panel discussions, instructional courses, and both oral and poster presentations, Penn State Health participated in a variety of educational and networking activities.
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RECEPTION
During the conference, Penn State Health hosted a reception for alumni and friends, which included faculty, residents, alumni, and medical students.
Thank you to everyone who attended to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate another successful year!
AAFPRS ANNUAL MEETING
OCTOBER 2024 – The Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery attended the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Expert panels and presentations were led by faculty, residents and fellow, sharing their latest research.
HEAD AND NECK CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
This support group is free and available to all fighters, survivors and their families, friends and supporters affected by head and neck cancer in central Pennsylvania.
Attendees can meet others undergoing similar challenges, share their experiences, and hear from long-time survivors about coping strategies.
MEETING TOPICS
Meetings feature guest speakers, open round table discussions, and information on various topics presented by medical professionals.
• Radiation and chemotherapy effects
• Speech and speech therapy
• Dental management
• Emotional and psychosocial support
• Changes in memory, thinking, and focus (chemo brain)
• Neuropathy
• Dry mouth (xerostomia)
• Hearing and ringing in the ear
• Lymphedema
The group offers information, education, and support; medical advice is not provided. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and friendship of others that may be dealing with head and neck cancer.
FIND MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about the support group meetings, please call 717-531-8945 or email pennstateheadneck@gmail.com. Follow on Facebook at Head and Neck Cancer Support Group - Penn State Hershey. The support group is led by head and neck cancer survivor Scott Webb and his wife, Lisa.
Dr. Neerav Goyal recently completed his 100th Inspire procedure at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Inspire is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for people who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.
OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, it doesn’t just affect one person, but also those around them. OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart attack, and other serious issues.
CPAP is the main treatment for OSA, but unfortunately a large percentage of people don’t see benefit from or can’t tolerate CPAP. Penn State Health is proud to offer Inspire as another treatment option for this population.
Inspire works inside the body with a patient’s natural breathing process to treat sleep apnea. Mild stimulation opens the airway during sleep, allowing oxygen to flow naturally. The patient
100TH INSPIRE THERAPY PROCEDURE
uses a small handheld remote to turn Inspire on before bed and off when they wake up.
The Inspire system is implanted during a short, outpatient procedure. The system is placed under the skin of the neck and chest through two small incisions. Most patients return home the same day and take over-the-counter pain medications to manage pain as needed.
“We are excited to have completed the 100th Inspire procedure at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,” said Dr. Neerav Goyal, Division Chief of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery. “Inspire represents a significant advancement in treating sleep apnea. It is clinically proven to reduce sleep apnea events, has a high level of patient satisfaction and a high therapy adherence.”
In addition, Dr. Guy Slonimsky provides Inspire sleep treatment at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center. To make an appointment or refer a patient for Inspire, call 717-531-6822, select option 1, then option 2.
VINCIYA PANDIAN, P H D, MBA, MSN, ACNP
FACULTY JOINT APPOINTMENT
Dr. Vinciya Pandian has been awarded joint appointment with the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine. She serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing.
Internationally recognized for her expertise in tracheostomy care, Dr. Pandian’s research focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with airway disorders and those requiring mechanical ventilation. Her recent NIH-funded R01 study investigated laryngeal injuries following extubation, advancing understanding in this critical area of otolaryngology.
Currently supported by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Dr. Pandian is
spearheading the Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation: A Patient Safety Learning Lab, leveraging cutting-edge technology to address healthcare challenges. Her collaborative global research initiatives span Nigeria, India, and Portugal, addressing airway and respiratory health disparities worldwide.
She holds prominent leadership roles, including Vice-President of the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Immediate Past President of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Nurses, and Vice-President of the Baltimore Chapter Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Her contributions exemplify a commitment to advancing the field of otolaryngology –head and neck surgery through innovation, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
TEMPORAL BONE COURSE FOR RESIDENTS
SEPTEMBER 2024 – Led by Dr. Mark Whitaker and Dr. Varun Patel, residents participated in a full-day temporal bone course. Programming included focused lectures on otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery techniques, as well as hands-on temporal bone dissection and surgical simulation. This course, along with others throughout the year, serve to build surgical skills in our team.
SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Markyour calendars for several exciting events in the new year. As the dates approach, more information will be announced. Stay tuned!
GEORGE H. CONNER LECTURE
MARCH 31, 2025 – The 30th Annual George H. Conner Visiting Professor Lecture will be presented by honorary guest speaker, Dr. Patrick J. Byrne. Dr. Byrne is Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
“LET’S GET AHEAD” FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
APRIL 2025 – The Department of Otolaryngology –Head and Neck Surgery is launching a head and neck cancer fundraising campaign, “Let’s Get Ahead” this April. Create a personal fundraising page to help us to raise awareness and funds for head and neck cancer.
SPORTING CLAY SHOOT
MAY 3, 2025 – Join us for the 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot – Targeting Head and Neck Cancer. Tickets will go on sale in early March. All skill levels are welcome to participate.
THYROID RFA TRAINING COURSE
MAY 30-31, 2025 – The 3rd Annual Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Training Course, led by world-renowned faculty, will be held in beautiful Hershey. This is recognized as one of the best and most comprehensive RFA training courses in the United States.
EDUCATIONAL GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
In January 2024, Penn State Health’s Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery partnered with the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC) to bolster otolaryngological training in Ghana.
During the team’s initial trip to Ghana in January, multiple areas for skills development were identified, including knowledge on how to diagnose and manage common otolaryngology conditions, exposure to common procedures, ability to manage otolaryngology emergencies, and fundamental operative techniques.
After months of brainstorming, the first-ever otolaryngology simulation three-phased educational mission was conceived.
DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN
On August 29, 2024, a group of expert otolaryngologists – head and neck surgeons led by Dr. David Goldenberg and comprised of Dr. Johnathan McGinn, Dr. Neerav Goyal, Dr. Guy Slonimsky, and Dr. Cheng Ma arrived in Accra, Ghana. The schedule was intense – two days of training and simulation, two days of cadaver dissection, and two days of proctored surgery.
With a population of 30 million, Ghana is home to less than 50 otolaryngologists.
In 2024, they only took on six additional residents. Considering this, the turnout for the educational mission was extremely impressive – over 20 participants for both the bootcamp and cadaver dissection course.
SIMULATION BOOTCAMP
The training and simulation bootcamp was led by Dr. Johnathan McGinn, who has extensive experience in medical education. He leads otolaryngology bootcamps all over the United States and serves as residency program director at Penn State Health.
After a full day of lectures on topics such as epistaxis management, soft tissue infections of the neck, and airway evaluation and management, the participants were invited to get their hands dirty at eight different simulation skills stations.
The response was overwhelming – for the first time, Ghanaian residents were taught
how to perform an incision and drainage for peritonsillar abscess and change a tracheotomy tube in a realistic, yet low-stakes setting. Soft tissue suturing techniques, including basic to complex closure techniques on biological specimens, were included in the session.
To round out the second day, the residents ran through complex emergency simulation scenarios such as post-operative neck hematoma management, working on their communication and team dynamics along the way.
HEAD AND NECK SURGERY COURSE
Phase two was a hands-on head and neck surgery cadaver course. Dr. Neerav Goyal and Dr. Guy Slonimsky lectured on head and neck surgical procedures that are the cornerstone of otolaryngology education and training in the United States.
Under their guidance, the UGMC residents were introduced to procedures including neck dissection, thyroidectomy, tracheostomy, and total laryngectomy among others. With multiple stations running and a mix of junior and senior trainees at each station, the groups worked through complex surgical anatomy, learned
different surgical approaches, and improved instrument handling techniques.
PROCTORED SURGICAL CASES
In phase three, the surgical techniques were further solidified in the operating room. Drs. Goldenberg, Goyal, Slonimsky, and Ma shared their approaches to head and neck surgeries. With the assistance of UGMC’s OR staff and physician partners, the team successfully completed several challenging surgical cases.
THE FUTURE
Overall, the trip was a success. Satisfaction surveys were administered throughout the course and the participants reported having significantly improved their level of comfort and confidence with surgical procedures.
While the expected challenges were faced –cultural differences, differences in technical language with potential for miscommunication, and resource scarcity – our Penn State Health team is excited to continue the partnership with UGMC to advance otolaryngology education in Ghana.
Article written by Dr. Cheng Ma
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
years as a Department!
Otolaryngology –Head and Neck
Surgery was elevated to a separate clinical Department in 2019.
Milestone 30th Annual George H. Conner Visiting Lecture in 2025, this endowed lectureship invites distinguished speakers to present on pertinent topics in otolaryngology.
Over 100 team members in the Department, including clinical and nonclinical staff.
U.S. News
Top 50 in the nation for ear, nose and throat care.
Over 12 clinical practice sites with continued work to expand reach in our communities.
350+ publications
since establishment as a Department.
We sincerely thank our alumni and friends who have contributed to our program. The ongoing support from generous donors enables the Department to advance its mission.
In2024, the Department celebrated its 5th anniversary since becoming a separate clinical Department within the institution. Our history dates back to 1972, when our founding chief, Dr. George Conner, led us as a Division within the Department of Surgery. Since the start, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality of care to patients with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
We strive to achieve this goal through the four core academic pillars of excellence in clinical care, comprehensive education, innovation in impactful translational research, and engagement and support of the community we serve.
While every source of funding is important, private philanthropic support is especially vital. We can continue to attract new physicians and surgeon scientists, educate future surgeons, and lead important research projects that have the potential to contribute to scientific breakthroughs in our field.
Scan the QR code to make a tax-deductible online donation, or visit med.psu.edu/ otolaryngology/giving.
NEERAV GOYAL M.D. & NITYA KUMAR GOYAL ESQUIRE ENDOWMENT
JULY 2024 – The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery extends its’ gratitude to Dr. Neerav Goyal and his wife, Nitya, for establishing the Neerav Goyal M.D. and Nitya Kumar Goyal Esquire Endowment for the Division of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery.
This generous endowment will provide crucial financial support for the Division’s academic and research pursuits.
COSMETIC CENTER TRIVIA NIGHT
Esteem Penn State Health Cosmetic Associates hosted an open house event October 10, 2024 to give members of the Hershey and Harrisburg communities an opportunity to learn about the patient-centered aesthetic services offered, as well as meet several of the team, including facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Jessyka Lighthall and Dr. Heather Schopper. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellow, Dr. Aniruddha Parikh, was also in attendance.
The night included rounds of beauty trivia MC’ed by Esteem’s clinic manager and aesthetician, Sharon Amato. Topics covered skincare, light and laser therapy, and anti-aging advice – which was a big hit!
Trivia participants were entered to win one of several fabulous prizes including custom skincare consultations, microneedling treatments, and laser resurfacing packages.
Esteem is a multidisciplinary cosmetic clinic offering a breadth of dermatological and surgical aesthetic services. The team consists of plastic surgeons, facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, medical aestheticians and specialty-trained nurses who provide complete cosmetic services using the latest advancements.
Conveniently located at 5 Capital Drive, Suite 203, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Schedule a consultation by calling 717-531-1386.
Article written by Dr. Heather Schopper
NEW TRAINEES
July 2024 brought a new cohort of trainees to the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State Health.
MEET OUR PGY-1 RESIDENTS
DR. KIMBERLY CHAN – received her undergraduate degree in chemical sciences from the University of Michigan and completed her medical education at Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Chan was the research resident for 2023-34 year. Her research interests include outcomes after head and neck surgery, vascular anomalies, facial reconstruction, and more recently head and neck cancer genomics.
DR. YENA KANG – received her undergraduate degree in neurobiology and behavior from Cornell University. Between her undergraduate studies and medical school, she was a teaching fellow in biology at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. She then attended medical school at the University of Michigan, where she spent a year in a basic science lab and was involved in starting new medical curricula surrounding carceral health. Her research interests have focused on facial nerve reinnervation and synkinesis.
DR. WOO YUL BYUN – studied bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania with a focus on creating medical devices. During his gap years before medical school, he conducted tissue engineering and consciousness research at Penn. He studied medicine at Ohio State University College of Medicine. As an otolaryngologist, he hopes to improve his patients’ lives with innovative new therapies and technologies.
DR. PALLAVI KULKARNI – research-track PGY1, completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware, where she earned her honors degree with distinction in neuroscience and minored in French. She continued her medical education at Penn State College of Medicine. Her research interests have included the intersection between neurocognition and patients undergoing parathyroidectomy, in addition to improving tobacco use documentation within otolaryngology patients.
FACIAL PLASTICS CLINICAL FELLOW
DR. ANIRUDDHA PARIKH – facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellow for 202425, completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University. He then attended medical school and completed residency training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Aweeda M, Richard K, Arnaud EH, Divi V, Goyal N, Topf MC. Factors influencing lymph node yield in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A scoping review. Oral Oncol. Oct 2024.
Chan K, Sweeny L, Choi KY. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. Oper Tech Otolayngol Head Neck Surg. Aug 2024.
Eberly HW, Sciscent BY, Lorenz FJ, Goyal N, Goldenberg D. Asymptomatic Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Misnomer. OTO Open. Nov 2024.
Givens AK, Goyal N, Goldenberg D. Evolution of the Neck Dissection. Oper Tech Otolayngol Head Neck Surg. Sep 2024.
Higgins RC, King TS, Tucker J, Engle L, Goldenberg D. Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: Does management differ based on facility variables? Am J Otolaryngol. Aug 2024.
Kharouta M, Lorenz FJ, Mahase S, Shi H, Goyal N, Yao M. The Role of Radiotherapy to the Primary Site in Oropharyngeal Cancer with Limited Metastases—An Analysis of a Hospital-Based Registry. Cancers. Dec 2024.
Le JP, Truong N, Newland M, Lorenz FJ, Goyal N. The Influence of Vasopressors on Free Flap Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Aug 2024.
Levine M, Noel OF, Patel S, Park H, Weller CL, Lighthall JG. An unusual presentation of orbital encephalocele following a self-inflicted gunshot wound injury: A case report and literature review. Clin Case Rep. Jul 2024.
Lorenz FJ, Martinazzi BJ, Goyal N. Surgical Thromboprophylaxis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: An Economic Model. OTO Open. Jul 2024.
Lorenz FJ, Rothka AJ, Schopper HK, Lighthall JG. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence, Etiology, Demographics, and Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma. OTO Open. Oct 2024.
Lorenz FJ, Schopper HK, Lighthall JG. Chemodenervation is Associated With Reduced Mental Health Disorders in Patients With Synkinesis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Aug 2024.
Newland M, Eberly H, Ma C, Lighthall JG. The Use of Oxymetazoline 0.1% Ophthalmic Solution for Acquired Blepharoptosis: A Systematic Review. Laryngoscope. Aug 2024.
Pool C, Moroco A, Lighthall JG. Utilizing Virtual Surgical Planning and Patient-Specific Cutting Guides in Microtia Repair with Autologous Costal Cartilage Graft. Plast Reconstr Surg. Sep 2024.
Rothka AJ, Goldrich D, Lighthall JG. Metastatic sinonasal malignancies of colorectal origin: Case report and comprehensive review of the literature. Clin Case Rep. Aug 2024.
Rothka AJ, Lorenz FJ, Hearn M, Meci A, LaBarge B, Walen SG, Slonimsky G, McGinn J, Chung T, Goyal N. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Increase the Readability of Patient Education Materials in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Ear Nose Throat J. Oct 2024.
Sciscent BY, Chan K, Eberly HW, Goldenberg D, Goyal N. An Analysis of the Otolaryngology Workforce in Pennsylvania. OTO Open. Oct 2024.
Sciscent BY, Eberly HW, Bhele S, Goyal N. Sclerosing Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma with Eosinophilia: A Diagnostic Challenge. OTO Open. Jul 2024.
Sciscent BY, Goldrich D, Eberly HW, Walen S. Semaglutide, Popularly Known as Ozempic—What the Facial Plastic Surgeon Needs to Know. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. Jul 2024.
Sciscent BY, Goyal N, Lane C. Levels of the Neck and Classification of Neck Dissection and Incisions. Oper Tech Otolayngol Head Neck Surg. Aug 2024.
Sciscent BY, Lorenz FJ, Eberly HW, Rothka AJ, Whitaker ME, Goyal N. Analysis of Adherence to AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sudden Hearing Loss. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Nov 2024.
Sciscent BY, Polanik MD, Eberly HW, Whitaker M. Hearing Loss in the Petrified Ears. OTO Open. Oct 2024.
Tucker J, Baroz A, Lighthall JG. The Influence of a Previous COVID-19 Infection on Rhinoplasty Outcomes. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. Jul 2024.
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Chan K, Patel S, Keane A, Lighthall JG. Serum Cotinine Concentration as a Measure for Tobacco Use and Outcomes in Septorhinoplasty Procedures. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Durfee Q, Eberly HW, Goldrich DY, Sciscent BY, Patel V. Role of Hearing Loss in Otolaryngology Surgical Outcomes. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Poster Presentation.
Eberly HW, Sciscent BY, Truong NM, Lighthall JG, Goyal N. The Role of Immunosuppression on Postoperative Outcomes Following Free Flap Reconstruction. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Goyal N, Dunlap QA, Wolter NE, O’Connell Ferster AP. Resource Depletion in Otolaryngology: Managing Patients When Barriers Exist. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Panel Presentation.
Schopper HK (Moderator), Garcia JR, Hsieh T, Lighthall JG. Anaplastology and Facial Prosthetics in Facial Reconstruction. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct 2024. Panel Presentation.
Kochhar A (Moderator), Dresner HS, Lighthall JG, Owen S, Pittman AL. How to Get Optimal Results When Facing Revision Nasal Reconstruction, Pearls and Pitfalls. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct 2024. Panel Presentation.
Lorenz FJ, Schopper HK, Lighthall JG. Chemodenervation Is Associated With Decreased Mental Health Disorders in Patients With Synkinesis. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
McClelland J. Legislative Updates in Audiology. Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology Annual Conference. Gettysburg, PA. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
McClelland J. Speed Networking. Pennsylvania Academy of Audiology Annual Conference. Gettysburg, PA. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Meci A, Goldenberg D. The Development of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Patients With Nonspecific Symptoms. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Poster Presentation.
Meci A, Lorenz FJ, Goldenberg D. Elevated Risk of Thyroid Malignancy With Estrogen Hormone Treatment in Biological Male Patients. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Meci A, Pradhan S, King T, Lorenz FJ, Goyal N. Lost Productivity Due to Head and Neck Cancer Mortality in the United States. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Poster Presentation.
Meci A, Tseng C, Jensen Z, Goyal N. HPV Vaccination-Related Online Discourse and Search Trends Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Head and Neck Cancer Prevention Recommendation. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Oyer SL (Moderator), Hadlock TA, Lighthall JG, Stephan SJ. Optimizing Static and Dynamic Procedures in Facial Reanimation. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct 2024. Panel Presentation.
Rossip MG, Lorenz FJ, Sciscent BY, Truong NM, Nimmagadda C, Goyal N, Goldenberg D. The Effect of H2 Antagonists on Hypocalcemia Rate After Thyroidectomy. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Oct 2024. Oral Presentation.
Schopper H. Complementary Therapies in Facial Nerve Rehabilitation. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct 2024. Oral Presentation.
Schopper H, Mifsud M. The Current State of Maxillomandibular Fixation (MMF). Invisian Medical. Virtual. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Lorenz FJ, Rothka AJ, Schopper HK, Lighthall JG. Impact of COVID-19 on Facial Plastic Surgery Volumes: A Large Database Analysis of Pre- and Post-Pandemic Trends. AAFPRS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Oct 2024. Poster Presentation.
Eberly HW, Goldrich D. Exploring the Weekend Effect in Patients Receiving Tracheostomies. Fall Voice Conference. Phoenix, AZ. Oct 2024. Poster Presentation.
Sciscent BY, Eberly H, Goyal N, Goldenberg D, Heikel T. Improving Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodule Phantom Models. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Sciscent BY, Eberly HW, Meci A, Lorenz FJ, Patel V. Characterization of Industry Payments to Otologists/ Neurotologists: An Analysis of the Open Payments Database in 2022. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Poster Presentation.
Sciscent BY, Polanik M, Lorenz FJ, Eberly HW, Whitaker M. Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Vestibular Disorders. AAOHNS Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Sep 2024. Oral Presentation.
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive, MC H091
Hershey, PA 17033-0850
med.psu.edu/otolaryngology
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