Brian Deutsch, MD

Dr. Deutsch was born in Southern California and attended college at Stanford University, where he graduated with honors in Biology with a minor in the Classics. After graduating, he continued working at Stanford doing research on tumor immune microenvironment using 3D organoid modeling. He attended his first three years of medical school at Mount Sinai before being accepted as an NIH TL1 predoctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, where he validated a clinical tool to predict ototoxicity in head and neck cancer patients while receiving a master’s degree in clinical investigation. After returning to New York to complete medical school, Brian spent one year as a preliminary resident in the department of general surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. When not in the hospital, you can find him playing basketball or cooking a new recipe.  

Ryan Huang, MD

Dr. Ryan Huang grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Harvard University with a major in Neurobiology. He then attended the Duke University School of Medicine, where he took a research year to earn a Master of Health Sciences degree in Clinical Research. During his research year, he completed several research projects with the divisions of Rhinology and Otology & Neurotology at Duke. In his spare time, he enjoys running, basketball, and going to concerts.

Daniel Kraft, MD

Originally from Boston, Daniel Kraft received his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. He attended medical school at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University where he was inducted into AOA and received an NIH T35 training grant. At Mount Sinai, he serves as the inaugural Glenn August Surgeon-Scientist Endowment Fellow. His research on the role of innate-like immunity during neoadjuvant therapy in head and neck cancer is supported by an AHNS CORE grant. He is pursuing fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery and reconstruction. He enjoys backpacking with his wife Laura, fly-fishing, and rowing.

Harrison Truong-Smith, MD

Dr. Truong-Smith was born in Pittsburgh before moving to the suburbs of Boston where he grew up. He pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles and majored in Biochemistry. After his undergraduate work, he returned to Boston to work at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute before matriculating at New York Medical College for his undergraduate medical training. During his training, he was awarded a T32 grant to pursue dedicated research at Washington University in St. Louis. There, he completed coursework for his Master's in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) and published on clinical outcomes and decision making for vestibular schwannoma. Outside of the hospital, you may find Dr. Truong-Smith skiing down the mountains of New England, enjoying hot pot in Flushing, or singing along to his favorite songs at a local karaoke establishment.

Torin Thielhelm, MD

Dr. Thielhelm was born in Florida and attended Duke University, where he majored in Biology. During his free time, he worked in a microbiology lab and played soccer. After graduating, he worked as a clinical research associate at the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development before matriculating at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. During medical school, he was involved in several research projects, including basic science research on radiation resistance in vestibular schwannoma and clinical research on quality of life in HPV+ head and neck cancer patients. His personal interests include water and snow skiing, cooking, and Duke basketball. 

Nathan Wallace, MD

Prior to studying medicine at Boston University, Dr. Nathan Wallace graduated with honors in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida. During his undergraduate studies, he worked with cancer patients and their families in rural Florida and conducted biomedical engineering research on ophthalmic drug delivery. These efforts further influenced his research throughout his medical education which focused on healthcare access and federal policy, and its impact on thyroid and pituitary cancers. The results of his research have been published in multiple journals and presented at various international medical conferences. While in Boston, Dr. Wallace emphasized the importance of mentorship in medical education and was inducted into the medical honors society Alpha Omega Alpha. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, playing various sports, and hiking with his dog.

Peter Cooke, MD

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Peter Cooke graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the Honors Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in Asian Studies and led initiatives supporting local Arab refugees. He then attended the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he graduated with distinction in research. During residency, Dr. Cooke's research has focused on the clinical application of circulating tumor DNA testing for head and neck cancer, as well as the cancer survivorship experience. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys cycling, eating in Jackson Heights, and attempting to surf. Dr. Cooke's ResearchGate profile

Shazeb Hasan, MD

Shahzeb Hasan was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2019 with a degree in Bioinformatics. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His academic interests include medical education, cancer genomics, and clinical outcomes in head and neck cancer and rhinology.  In his free time, Shahzeb enjoys playing soccer, watching movies, and exploring the NYC food scene. He is a fan of Arsenal FC and the Philadelphia Eagles

Joy Chen, MD

Joy Chen grew up in San Jose, California, and graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Clinical Nutrition. Afterwards, she completed her training as a registered dietitian at Johns Hopkins and worked at Stanford Hospital prior to returning to UC Davis for medical school. Her research interests include sarcopenia and the impact of malnutrition on surgical outcomes. Supported by a CORE grant, her research during residency focuses on investigating image-based approaches to diagnosing frailty. In her free time, she enjoys running, exploring farmers markets, and cooking.

Vibhav Prakasam, MD

Dr. Vib Prakasam grew up in East Lyme, CT, not far from the home of Lyme disease, before moving to the greater Boston area to pursue undergraduate studies at Tufts, where he double-majored in Biology and Cognitive & Brain Sciences. He then remained in Boston for medical school, also at Tufts. While a medical student, he engaged in research pertaining to pediatric otolaryngology and craniofacial surgery. As a resident, he has gained interest in rhinology and anterior skull base surgery. In his free time, he can likely be found at the gym, in Central Park, on a food crawl, or playing video games on his couch.

Neha Reddy, MD

Dr. Reddy was born and raised in South Florida and graduated from Harvard University with a degree in molecular and cellular biology. She then attended UCLA for medical school as a Geffen Scholar. Neha's research has spanned a variety of fields, including qualitative research on goals of care and palliative care. Within otolaryngology, she is interested in the physiology of voice. Neha's work on 3D reconstruction of vocal fold vibratory motion and on understanding the perceptual significance of vocal fold vibratory asymmetry has been recognized twice with the Casselberry Award from the American Laryngological Association. She is currently working to improve understanding of how platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections affect the vocal fold. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, shopping sample sales, and exploring new Indian restaurants.

Matthew Ekman, MD

Brady grew up in Louisville, KY. A lifelong musician, he trained in classical voice from an early age. This led to a natural interest in otolaryngology. When not in the hospital, Brady enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends and exploring New York.

Sarah Sutton, MD

Dr. Sutton was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. She earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno through an accelerated 7-year BS-MD program. During medical school, she served as class president for three years before completing an otolaryngology research fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. In residency, her academic interests include facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, facial nerve disorders, head and neck oncology, and medical education. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys running, skiing, reading, and continuing her quest to find New York City's best gluten-free meal.

Sonia Scaria, MD, PhD

Sonia Scaria was born and raised in the Boston area and graduated from MIT with a degree in Bioengineering. She then headed out to UCSF to complete her MD and PhD which was focused on stem cell and regeneration biology. Within ENT, she's interested in how we can solve the problems of chronic wounding and scarring that affect both function and aesthetics when it comes to the ear, nose, and throat, particularly in those undergoing oncologic treatment. Outside of the hospital, she loves running around Central Park, finding the best chocolate chip cookie in New York, playing and watching soccer, and spending time with friends and family

Do Hyun "Daniel" Yun, MD

Do Hyun “Daniel” Yun was born and raised in South Korea and spent part of his childhood in England and Jordan. After serving as a medic in the Republic of Korea Army, he worked in healthcare for two years before attending medical school at the University of Kentucky. Outside of medicine, he enjoys watching movies, exploring for good food, and appreciating his wife’s home-cooked meals.

Aisha Aden, MD

Aisha Aden grew up in the Bay Area, CA, and Phoenix, AZ. She majored in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. She then went on to pursue her medical degree at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. Her research interests include idiopathic and GPA-associated subglottic stenosis. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting/vintage shopping, film photography, and reading.

Sul Gi "Sarah" Kim, MD

Sarah was born in Ulsan, South Korea. Before entering the field of medicine, she pursued a career in piano performance, attending world-renowned music conservatories for high school and college. Working as a nurse assistant for a year was a pivotal experience that inspired her to pursue medicine. She then transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill, where she double-majored in biology and chemistry, graduating with highest distinction. Sarah continued at UNC-Chapel Hill for medical school, where she participated in a one-year research fellowship in ENT, which sparked her interest in the field. In her free time, you can find her listening to classical and jazz music, exercising, and entertaining friends and family.

Samuel Ding, MD

Dr. Ding was born in Los Angeles and raised in Boston, where he attended Boston Latin School. He graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a degree in Biopsychology before earning his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. During medical school, he served as director of The Sharewood Project, the school's student-run free clinic, where he worked alongside students, faculty, and community partners to improve access to care for underserved populations. His experiences have led to research interests in healthcare disparities, medical education, and advancing equitable care in otolaryngology. Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, perfecting his espresso-making skills, playing poker with friends, and exploring turn-based strategy games. 

Amir Kaskas, MD

Dr. Kaskas was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated summa cum laude from Centenary College of Louisiana with degrees in philosophy and biology, and he was a captain of the lacrosse team in their inaugural NCAA D3 season. After his third year of medical school at LSU Shreveport, he completed an NIH MRSP fellowship at the National Cancer Institute with Dr. Clint Allen. There, he studied head and neck cancer and neoadjuvant immunotherapy with several projects for a year, including in vivo migration patterns of immune cells in neoadjuvant immunotherapy models of head and neck cancer, and how immunosuppressive neutrophils react to surgical resection of primary tumors. He was also involved in clinical research examining disease outcomes in patients with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis who were treated with a novel vaccine. Outside of medicine, he loves cooking, playing video games, and spending time with his family. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amir-Kaskas

Horacio Romero Castillo, MD

Dr. Horacio Romero Castillo graduated from Dartmouth College, where he developed a lasting commitment to mentorship and community engagement. Prior to medical school, he served as a Teach for America corps member in the South Bronx, an experience that shaped his dedication to service and education-driven advocacy in medicine. He went on to earn his MD/MSCR degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where his research has focused on otolaryngologic and sleep outcomes in World Trade Center–exposed populations. He has authored studies examining upper-aero digestive tract disorders and upper airway sensation in World Trade Center responders and is a recipient of a $50,000 American Academy of Sleep Medicine Research Grant. Outside the hospital, Dr. Romero Castillo enjoys runs around Central Park and treasures time with his family.

Tatiana Ferraro, MD

Tatiana graduated from Cornell University with Cum Laude Honors in Biology and Society. During her time at Cornell, she participated in volunteer and educational outreach initiatives, reflecting an early commitment to service, mentorship, and improving access to health education. She later pursued her medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. She was inducted into AOA and graduated with a distinction in health equity. During medical school, she completed a one-year research fellowship witg the Department of Otolaryngology at George Washington University. She spearheaded projects on sociodemographic predictors of adverse surgical outcomes, minimally invasive in-office procedures, and de-escalated treatment paradigms for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. Tatiana is originally from New York and is the first person in her family to pursue a career in medicine. She is an active mentor for students interested in surgical specialties. She enjoys gym sessions with her co-residents, walks with her dog Cashew, and exploring coffee shops in the Upper East Side.

Grace Zhang, MD

Dr. Grace Zhang was born in Canada and grew up in the Midwest. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2021 with a double major in international relations and biochemistry. She subsequently attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where she was inducted into both AOA and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Her academic interests include medical education, the intersection between social media and medical information, and healthcare disparities. When she’s not in the hospital, you can find her at Solidcore, lounging in Central Park, or trying all of Trader Joe’s frozen foods. 

David Gonzalez, MD, PhD

David Gonzalez received his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Brown University. He received his MD and PhD degrees from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His PhD work focused on understanding how cell types of the heart form during early mammalian development; he later used that information to develop a novel protocol for the generation of human cardiac Purkinje cells from pluripotent stem cells to study ventricular arrhythmias. He is now using his background in stem cell biology to understand laryngeal injury and develop new regenerative medicine therapies for airway repair. David is interested clinically in laryngology and head and neck surgery, but is keeping his options open. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. 

Serena Pu, MD

Serena Pu grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and earned a degree in linguistics from Georgetown University. After college, she spent a year in Yilan, Taiwan through a Fulbright Student Scholarship teaching grant. After her third year at Eastern Virginia Medical School, she completed the Eugen Grabscheid Laryngology Research Fellowship at Mount Sinai, which sparked her academic interests in airway and laryngeal disorders, health equity, and medical education. She was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for academic excellence. Outside of the hospital, you can find her planning her next trip abroad, exploring restaurants across the city, reading, and spending time with friends and family. 

Camryn Marshall, MD

Camryn Marshall is originally from Los Angeles, California, and graduated from UCLA with a degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, where she was a member of the UCLA Dance Team. She traveled across the country to attend medical school at Florida Atlantic University, where she discovered her passion for otolaryngology. After her third year of medical school, she completed a research fellowship in laryngology at the University of California, San Francisco where she also completed a 200-hour registered yoga teacher training. Her academic interests include quality improvement, medical education, and mentorship. In her free time, she enjoys reality tv, live music, snowboarding, and spending time with her two cats.

Osayamen Atekha, MD

Dr. Osayamen Atekha was born at Mount Sinai Hospital and raised in Statesboro, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree in Human Health from Emory University before spending a gap year teaching sixth-grade science in Harlem, New York. He then attended Medical College of Georgia, where he developed a strong commitment to service and health equity. As a co-founder of a mobile free health clinic, he helped expand access to care for underserved communities throughout Augusta, Georgia. His academic interests include healthcare disparities in otolaryngology, facial trauma, and improving access to specialty care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Atekha enjoys playing guitar, attending live music events, watching movies, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. 

Isabelle Chau, MD

Dr. Isabelle Chau was born and raised in New York City and attended college at Stanford University, where she graduated with honors in biology. She then remained for one year in the Michelle Monje Lab to facilitate pediatric brain tumor tissue donations while continuing her research in opioid-associated myelin plasticity and novel therapeutic approaches for pediatric brain tumors. Isabelle attended medical school at New York Medical College. Between her third and fourth years, she completed the MUSC Otolaryngology Research Fellowship, where she conducted studies across a broad range of topics and coordinated a cochlear implant clinical trial. In her free time, Isabelle enjoys playing soccer, discovering new music genres, traveling, and trying new restaurants. To access a full list of Isabelle’s publications, click here (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/isabelle.chau.1/bibliography/public/).

Tariq Omer, MD

Born and raised in Hooksett, New Hampshire, Tariq earned his BS in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in 2017 and his MS in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University in 2019. After matriculating at Duke University School of Medicine in 2021, he opted to take an additional year to engage in research and was selected as an NIH-funded R25 Research Fellow in the Duke Otolaryngology Department. He pursued research into the disparities in the outcomes of marginalized patients treated for Head and Neck Cancer, blending his dual interests of advocacy and patient outcomes. He is excited to complete his surgical training in the biggest and most diverse city in the country. When he is not in the hospital, Tariq is a diehard sports fan, supporting Chelsea Football Club and pledging to remain vigilant as a Boston sports fan despite pursuing residency in enemy territory.

Victoria Fonseca, MD

. Victoria Fonseca grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and completed her undergraduate and medical training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She became interested in otolaryngology through her involvement in research with the UNC Craniofacial Center and Head and Neck Cancer Center. Her research interests include reconstructive surgery, head and neck cancer therapies, and initiatives to improve access to care for rural cancer patients. Outside of the hospital, she runs a cake decorating business, Vic’s Cakes (@vics__cakes), where she creates custom wedding cakes. In her spare time, she enjoys running, practicing yoga, and spending time with family and friends.