American Head & Neck Society

Advancing Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the Head and Neck oncology patient.

Published on by Abie Mendelsohn

Abie Mendelsohn – Los Angeles, California

Practice Contact Information

Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy
1414 South Grand Avenue
Suite 123
Los Angeles
California
90015
United States

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Web Site: https://www.laent.com/about/meet-the-doctors/dr-abie-mendelsohn/

Areas of surgical specialization

Head and Neck Surgeon

Biography/Statement

Dr. Mendelsohn is a fellowship trained laryngologist, or throat expert. He has transferred complex, university level and minimally invasive surgical approaches to be available within the Los Angeles community.

Dr. Mendelsohn has been on the forefront of the advanced techniques for conditions of the mouth and throat, establishing one of the largest surgical volumes on the west coast of transoral robotic cancer surgery (TORS), sialendoscopy, and hypoglossal nerve stimulator (Inspire) implantation surgery.

His undergraduate study was in Biology, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Yeshiva University in New York before attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. During his time in medical school, his research focused on voice and throat disorders, taking an extra academic year to study the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia (voice spasms). He went on to complete his residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at UCLA and was recognized for his high level of teaching as Chief Resident.

Following his surgical residency, Dr. Mendelsohn received fellowship training in Laryngology at the UCLA Voice Center, where he studied the endoscopic surgery for voice and airway disorders. He proceeded to travel abroad to receive fellowship training in Trans-Oral Laser Surgery (TLM) and Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at the Université Catholique de Louvain in Yvoir, Belgium. Dr. Mendelsohn has also served as a Staff Surgeon in the Division of Head & Neck Surgery at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center of Greater Los Angeles and Volunteer Staff Surgeon at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

His research has been nationally and internationally recognized, particularly in the area of studying the underlying mechanisms of voice production to preserve its function following endoscopic cancer surgical resections. Dr. Mendelsohn is a leader in endoscopic and minimally invasive head and neck surgery.

“After spending well over a decade in academic medicine involved with teaching, research, and cutting-edge surgery, I wanted to provide the patients the attention and care which they truly need and deserve. Ultimately, I have a dream to achieve: to provide the most advanced, university-level surgical care available to everyone.”

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Published on by Jordan Rawl

Jordan Rawl – West Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA

Practice Contact Information

146 East Hospital Drive Suite 200

West Columbia
SOUTH CAROLINA
29169
United States

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Areas of surgical specialization

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery

Biography/Statement

Medical School – Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC Graduated 2014

ENT Residency – University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX Completed 2019

Head and Neck/Microvascular Fellowship – Nebraska Methodist Hospital Estabrook Cancer Center, Omaha, NE Completed 2020

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Published on by Nathan Grohmann

Nathan Grohmann – Denver, Colorado

Practice Contact Information

Denver Health , University of Colorado
660 Bannock Street

Denver
Colorado
80204
United States

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Web Site: https://www.denverhealth.org/provider-directory/g/grohmann-nathan-c

Areas of surgical specialization

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Research, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery

Biography/Statement

My clinical interests include head and neck cancer, upper aerodigestive tract lesions, and complex reconstructive defects. I have further interests in transoral robotic surgery (TORS), thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease, salivary gland surgery, skin cancer of the head and neck, and locoregional reconstruction of the head and neck.

I meet many patients for the first time on some of the worst days of their lives in the setting of a new diagnosis of head and neck cancer. My goal is to provide an empathetic voice and a listening ear to my patients. I further strive to provide them with clear, distilled information to help chart a treatment path forward that is consistent with their goals and values.

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Published on by Vilija Vaitaitis

Vilija Vaitaitis – New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Contact Information

University Medical Center New Orleans
533 Bolivar Street
Suite 566
New Orleans
Louisiana
70112
United States

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Email: vvaita@lsuhsc.edu
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Areas of surgical specialization

Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery

Biography/Statement

Originally from California, Dr. Vilija “Vil” Vaitaitis took a chance and moved to New Orleans, LA to obtain her Masters in Science at Tulane University. Although she only planned to be in Louisiana for a year, she fell in love with the community and culture and stayed to receive her medical education at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and subsequently completed her residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at LSU.

After completing her residency, Dr. Vaitaitis went on to complete a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery in Charleston, SC at the Medical University of South Carolina. She spent her fellowship year focusing on both complex oncologic ablations and reconstruction using both soft and bony free tissue transfer.

Throughout her training, Dr. Vaitaitis has been actively involved in our AAO-HNS Section for Residents and Fellows and the American Head and Neck Society. She has done research related to 3D model printing for reconstructive cases and inpatient lymphedema therapy.

Dr. Vaitaitis is available to see patients with head and neck cancer, endocrine or salivary disorders and complex reconstructive needs at University Medical Center in New Orleans. She has a special interest in surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction as well as transoral robotic surgery (TORS) of the upper aerodigestive tract.

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Published on by Ciaran Lane

Ciaran Lane – Hershey, Pennsylvania

Practice Contact Information

500 University Drive

Hershey
Pennsylvania
17033
United States

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Areas of surgical specialization

Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Research, Head and Neck Surgeon, Reconstructive Head & Neck Surgery

Biography/Statement

Ciarán Lane is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and an American Otolaryngology Board Eligible surgeon. He completed a Master’s Degree in translational research at Dalhousie University and completed his residency training at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Lane went on to complete subspecialty fellowship training at the Pennsylvania State University and is a fellow of the American Head and Neck Society. His practice includes comprehensive head and neck oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and skull base surgery. His research focus is on the translation of 3D imaging technologies to head and neck reconstruction and improving functional outcomes after surgery. Dr. Lane is a mentor and active teaching faculty for residents and medical students at the main academic hospital.  He is the social media at the Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and hosts a podcast highlighting the latest research in otolaryngology.

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