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Dr. Nilesh Patel is a true New Yorker having grown up and received all his education from elementary school through otolaryngology residency in New York City.

He attended the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Medicine accelerated seven year BS/MD program and graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1995. After completing a general surgery internship at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn in 1996, he remained there to complete specialty training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency in 2000.

Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology. He is also a clinical assistant professor of otolaryngology at the New York University School of Medicine and at the New York Medical College. He has authored publications in otolaryngology journals and textbooks. He has also presented at various otolaryngology meetings. Currently, he enjoys private practice in New York City.

Awards & Positions:

Secretary of the Medical Board at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

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Steven D. Kushnick, MD

Steven D. Kushnick, MD, is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ENT) and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has his own private practice in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and has been serving the residents of New York City for more than 30 years.

Dr. Kushnick serves as the chairman of the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery department at Brooklyn Hospital. Dr. Kushnick is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of high-quality ear, nose, and throat care. He treats patients from infancy to adulthood, using the latest techniques to ensure the highest quality of care.

Dr. Kushnick graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University and received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He then completed his otolaryngology – head and neck surgery residency at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he was the chief resident. After his residency, he continued his training by completing an internationally recognized fellowship with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Beverly Hills, California, at the Lasky Clinic with Dr. Frank Kamer. He has received national awards for his medical research and has published in otolaryngology textbooks and medical journals. He has also lectured at national and international medical meetings.

To stay up to date with the latest developments in the field, Dr. Kushnick is board certified by both the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has affiliations and teaching positions with several New York City hospitals, including the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary; Lenox Hill Hospital; Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital; Beth Israel Medical Center; and The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He's also affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Patients remember Dr. Kushnick for his easy-going, caring demeanor and the individual attention he dedicates to each patient. He strives to make patients feel comfortable with their respective treatment plans and takes the time to explain their options. Dr. Kushnick routinely treats patients for chronic sinusitis, post-nasal drip, sleep apnea, tinnitus, and hearing and balance disorders. Whether patients visit him for a routine check-up or a complicated procedure, Dr. Kushnick spends the necessary time educating and informing his patients.

Dr. Steven Kushnick was born and raised in New York. He supports many local, national, and international charities. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling and is passionate about photography, skiing, and golf.

Norman J. Chan, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. Dr. Chan treats patients of all ages at his office in Chinatown, New York. Dr. Chan is also a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon.

Dr. Chan believes strongly in providing evidence-based medical care and specializes in a wide range of ear, nose, and throat problems. He offers nonsurgical and surgical therapies as needed by his patients and is also able to provide minimally invasive treatments like balloon sinuplasty in-house at the clinic in Chinatown.

Dr. Chan is affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York and is a long-time member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) in Alexandria, Virginia. He is also a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Alexandria, Virginia; the American College of Surgeons (ACS), Chicago; and the Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS), New York.

Dr. Chan offers his services in English and Chinese for the convenience of all his patients. Despite his many years of experience, he also continues to further his education and is the author of many peer-reviewed journal articles that have been published throughout his career.

About Dr. Gentile

Richard Gentile, MD is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, teacher, author, and founder of Gentile Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Laser Center. Board-certified in both Facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, Dr. Gentile brings a wealth of experience and world-class skill to every patient that visits his Youngstown and Akron, Ohio, offices. 

Sought after at both the local and international level for speaking engagements and interviews, Dr. Gentiles is also proud to serve his community by working pro bono with Face to Face, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people who need reconstructive surgery as a result of domestic violence.

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About Dr. Gentile

Richard Gentile, MD is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, teacher, author, and founder of Gentile Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Laser Center. Board-certified in both Facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology, Dr. Gentile brings a wealth of experience and world-class skill to every patient that visits his Youngstown and Akron, Ohio, offices. 

Sought after at both the local and international level for speaking engagements and interviews, Dr. Gentiles is also proud to serve his community by working pro bono with Face to Face, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people who need reconstructive surgery as a result of domestic violence.

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Board-certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon Joseph Derbyshire, DO, uses his considerable expertise to benefit patients at Vitale Ear, Nose & Throat’s offices in Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills, Florida.

Dr. Derbyshire studied at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida, where he double-majored in chemistry and English. He went on to earn a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark.

Dr. Derbyshire graduated from medical school in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2016. He completed his otolaryngology (ENT) and facial plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he was voted chief resident in his final year.

Dr. Derbyshire was involved in many research projects throughout his training. He had a paper published in the ENT Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. Dr. Derbyshire stays current with advances in ENT medicine and surgical techniques to benefit his patients with the most effective, safest treatments. He enjoys being in community-based medicine and providing the best possible care to his patients.

Dr. Derbyshire enjoys being with his wife and son in his free time. He’s an avid “Jeopardy” fan and Sunday New York Times crossword enthusiast. He loves outdoor activities, including running, hiking, and golfing.

Board-certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon Joseph Derbyshire, DO, uses his considerable expertise to benefit patients at Vitale Ear, Nose & Throat’s offices in Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills, Florida.

Dr. Derbyshire studied at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida, where he double-majored in chemistry and English. He went on to earn a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark.

Dr. Derbyshire graduated from medical school in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2016. He completed his otolaryngology (ENT) and facial plastic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he was voted chief resident in his final year.

Dr. Derbyshire was involved in many research projects throughout his training. He had a paper published in the ENT Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. Dr. Derbyshire stays current with advances in ENT medicine and surgical techniques to benefit his patients with the most effective, safest treatments. He enjoys being in community-based medicine and providing the best possible care to his patients.

Dr. Derbyshire enjoys being with his wife and son in his free time. He’s an avid “Jeopardy” fan and Sunday New York Times crossword enthusiast. He loves outdoor activities, including running, hiking, and golfing.

Board-certified ENT physician Paul DiPasquale DO, FAACS, FAOCO, FAAOA, takes pride in offering patients the highest quality care at Vitale Ear, Nose & Throat’s offices in Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills, Florida. 

A previous winner of Patient’s Choice and Top Physician awards, Dr. DiPasquale uses his considerable expertise to benefit people of all ages who need expert diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders.

Dr. DiPasquale attended Yale University for his postgraduate education and received his medical degree from the University in the city of Kansas City, state of Missouri.

Dr. DiPasquale completed his general surgery internship, followed by an otolaryngology (ENT) and facial plastic surgery residency at the Michigan State University Affiliated Hospitals in Detroit. He is also a Cleveland Clinic Health System fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

Dr. DiPasquale is a member of the American Academy of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, the American Board of Osteopathic Surgery, and the American Osteopathic Colleges of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. DiPasquale has been an innovator in his field. He has researched, lectured, and written on many plastic and cosmetic surgery and ENT topics at the local and national levels. Dr. DiPasquale trademarked an allergy treatment, Ouchless Allergy™, that doesn’t require injections, and the advanced Revital Lift™ face-lift procedure. 

In 2012, he was the first ENT doctor in Pasco County, Florida, to treat chronic sinusitis by performing an in-office balloon sinuplasty procedure.

In addition to his passion for providing exceptional patient care, Dr. DiPasquale loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys fishing, cooking, playing the piano, and being outdoors.

Conrad Kyle McCutcheon, MD, FACS, is a highly-skilled ENT Surgeon who enjoys helping his patients at Memorial Village Sinus and Hearing in Houston, Texas. Dr. McCutcheon is a native Houstonian with over 20 years of experience treating patients with ear, nose, and throat problems in the Greater Houston Area. His particular interests are nasal, sinus, and hearing disorders.

Dr. McCutcheon attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, where he earned his Doctorate in Medicine. He then completed his general surgery internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. McCutcheon is also a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. McCutcheon works hard to stay current and provide his patients with breakthrough treatments for their medical conditions. Since 2006, the advent of balloon sinuplasty has dramatically changed the way ENT doctors treat chronic nasal and sinus problems. At Memorial Village Sinus and Hearing, Dr. McCutcheon remains on the cutting edge of medical treatments to provide the best results to his patients.

Dr. McCutcheon is also passionate about the future of ENT medicine. He hopes to give back and pass on his insights to young doctors so that they can better serve their patients and community. As a clinical assistant professor at his alma mater, UTMB, and Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, he devotes time to work with and train young physicians by offering his years of expertise on ear, nose, and throat care in clinic settings.

Dr. McCutcheon was featured on the cover of Living Magazine in recognition for his work as an ENT. If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. McCutcheon and his team, call Memorial Village ENT today. You can also book online.

Silicon Valley ENT & Sinus Center: Philip T. Ho, MD, FACS, is a specialized ear, nose, and throat practice offering comprehensive care to people of all ages from offices in Los Gatos, California. It provides integrative medical and surgical services, including acute care and long-term chronic condition management.

Dr. Ho takes a holistic view of the patient as a whole person, seeking explanations for their symptoms and delivering successful results. He is a skilled educator who helps people become self-reliant and independent, engaging them with his friendly, conversational, open-minded approach, listening to patient concerns, and offering definitive solutions.

Dr. Ho studied for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, then undertook a residency in general surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center (CPMC) in New York City, New York. Dr. Ho stayed at CPMC for his specialist residency in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

A former major in the United States Air Force (USAF), Dr. Ho has gained extensive, wide-ranging experience throughout his career. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and the National Board of Medical Examiners and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Patients can visit Silicon Valley ENT & Sinus Center for all ENT problems, including hearing loss, nasal congestion, deviated septum, sinusitis, and throat pain. Dr. Ho also excels in helping people with swallowing and voice disorders.

Silicon Valley ENT & Sinus Center provides personal, individualized care, offering flexibility and generous, spaced-out appointment times with no double booking. The practice reserves time each day for patients needing emergency care and offers convenient telemedicine appointments using a secure internet connection. COVID-19 precautions, including mask-wearing and air filters, are in place to keep patients safe. The practice is multilingual, with fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and Filipino (Tagalog) speakers.

In-office procedures and minimally invasive surgery are Dr. Ho’s specialties. He uses cutting-edge diagnostics, including ResTech pH probe testing, sinus endoscopy, flexible fiberoptic throat and larynx endoscopy, video stroboscopy, and Snap Diagnostics home sleep testing. He also performs minimally invasive sinus procedures, including balloon sinuplasty and treatments like VivAER®, RhinAER®, inferior turbinate reduction, myringotomy and tube insertion, and eustachian tube dilation with ACCLARENT’s AERA® system. Skin cancer excisions are also available.

Call Silicon Valley ENT & Sinus Center: Philip T. Ho, MD, FACS, or book an appointment online today for exceptional ear, nose, and throat care.

As an expert otolaryngologist, Dr. Richard A. Ruiz treats the full range of diseases and problems that develop in your ear, nose, and throat. He welcomes patients of all ages to his practice, Richard Ruiz M.D., Inc., in Temecula, California, where men and women can schedule timely appointments, enjoy short wait times, and feel welcomed by a staff focused on each individual’s health and well-being.

Dr. Ruiz received a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), where he graduated with honors in research. Even at this early stage in his career, he established himself as a serious researcher, publishing multiple articles in peer-reviewed science and medical journals.

After graduating from UCI, Dr. Ruiz attended medical school at the prestigious Yale University Medical School in New Haven, Connecticut. In his first year, he was elected president of the student council, a position typically held by a fourth-year medical student.

During his time at Yale, Dr. Ruiz continued to publish his work in various medical journals and presented his findings at meetings at various institutions, including Harvard Medical School and the American College of Surgeons, and Yale Surgical Grand Rounds. He spent years doing basic and applied medical research, culminating in his thesis The Treatment of Melanoma with Immunotherapy.

Dr. Ruiz completed a general surgery internship and residency at Yale University Medical Center, then entered a three-year residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the same facility. While he was a resident, he competed for and won the Temporal Bone Dissection Award, which is given to one resident each year.

In his last year at Yale, Dr. Ruiz served as a lecturer in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. During that time, he developed an expertise in the fields of endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, ear surgery, head and neck tumors, and reconstruction of cancer defects of the head and neck.

Dr. Ruiz is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Holly Gallivan, MD, MPH, FACS, FAOOA, is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon at Massachusetts Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, which has locations in Chelmsford, Woburn, and Concord, Massachusetts, and Nashua and Derry, New Hampshire. She sees patients at the practice's Woburn office. 

Dr. Gallivan is board certified in otolaryngology head and neck surgery and completed fellowship training in allergy. Dr. Gallivan is interested in pediatric care, sinusitis, voice and swallowing disorders, as well as eldercare. Dr. Gallivan takes an integrative approach to the medical and surgical care of the ears, nose, and throat.

Dr. Gallivan graduated from Dartmouth College and earned both her medical and public health degrees from Tufts Medical Center. She completed her general surgery internship and otolaryngology residency at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gallivan and the exceptional team at Massachusetts Ear, Nose and Throat Associates, call the nearest office or book one online today.

Dr. Hannah Vu, MD and Skinzone Medical are committed to your customized and healthy rejuvenation. She is considered an artist by her patients with her precise injection and surgical skills. She can incrementally reverse the marks of passing years using injectibles, lasers, medical therapies, and awake cosmetic surgery, in addition to quality skin creams and herbal supplements.  With minimal down-time, you can return to your active busy life looking youthful and feeling confident.

All our cosmetic surgery is modified to perform under local anesthesia for superior pain management and safety profile hence you can avoid risk of general anesthesia.  Our cosmetic surgery is considered lunchtime surgery because it is minimally-invasive and you may return to work quickly.  Dr. Vu is highly skiiled in body-sculpting liposuction, eyelid lifts, eyebag removal, breast augmentation, facelift and more.

For the patient with a busy schedule who wants natural rejuvenation and quick recovery, Dr. Vu harnesses the precision and power of various lasers to give you the maximal result with minimal side-effect.  Non-invasive, zero downtime procedures like the no-cut “face lift” with radiofrequency technology, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma and non-surgical rhinoplasty, to name a few methods. For teens and adults with acute to chronic acne, Dr. Vu provides blue-light and red-light acne treatments. For the stubborn acne scars, Dr. Vu provide Fraxel and CO2 skin resurfacing to smooth the pits and scars.

Having graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa in 1991 with Honors, Dr. Hannah Vu pursued Otolaryngology residency training in the prestigious University of British Columbia, where she developed her skills in cosmetic facial surgery. This was followed by a second Otolaryngology residency training program, at the Martin Luther King Medical Center, renowned as a trauma center in Los Angeles, that also specializes in emergency reconstructive surgery. Through these two residency training programs, Dr. Vu acquired the skills and experience in many facets of facial and plastic reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Vu’s philosophy in restoring the natural aesthetics and her expertise with minimally-invasive surgery has brought praises from her patients, and her peers. See the TESTIMONIAL section of the website.

Dr. Hannah Vu, MD and Skinzone Medical are committed to your customized and healthy rejuvenation. She is considered an artist by her patients with her precise injection and surgical skills. She can incrementally reverse the marks of passing years using injectibles, lasers, medical therapies, and awake cosmetic surgery, in addition to quality skin creams and herbal supplements.  With minimal down-time, you can return to your active busy life looking youthful and feeling confident.

All our cosmetic surgery is modified to perform under local anesthesia for superior pain management and safety profile hence you can avoid risk of general anesthesia.  Our cosmetic surgery is considered lunchtime surgery because it is minimally-invasive and you may return to work quickly.  Dr. Vu is highly skiiled in body-sculpting liposuction, eyelid lifts, eyebag removal, breast augmentation, facelift and more.

For the patient with a busy schedule who wants natural rejuvenation and quick recovery, Dr. Vu harnesses the precision and power of various lasers to give you the maximal result with minimal side-effect.  Non-invasive, zero downtime procedures like the no-cut “face lift” with radiofrequency technology, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma and non-surgical rhinoplasty, to name a few methods. For teens and adults with acute to chronic acne, Dr. Vu provides blue-light and red-light acne treatments. For the stubborn acne scars, Dr. Vu provide Fraxel and CO2 skin resurfacing to smooth the pits and scars.

Having graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa in 1991 with Honors, Dr. Hannah Vu pursued Otolaryngology residency training in the prestigious University of British Columbia, where she developed her skills in cosmetic facial surgery. This was followed by a second Otolaryngology residency training program, at the Martin Luther King Medical Center, renowned as a trauma center in Los Angeles, that also specializes in emergency reconstructive surgery. Through these two residency training programs, Dr. Vu acquired the skills and experience in many facets of facial and plastic reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Vu’s philosophy in restoring the natural aesthetics and her expertise with minimally-invasive surgery has brought praises from her patients, and her peers. See the TESTIMONIAL section of the website.

Vijay Nayak, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist practicing at Massachusetts Ear, Nose and Throat Associates Chelmsford and Nashua locations. 

Dr. Nayak graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute summa cum laude. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society at Albany Medical College and graduated summa cum laude with distinction in research. While at Albany Medical, he received a number of honors and awards for his academic achievements. He completed his surgical internship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and his ENT residency at the Harvard Combined Program in Otolaryngology. 

He joined Massachusetts Ear, Nose and Throat Associates immediately after finishing his residency in 2005 and is happy to return to where he grew up. He is the past President of the Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology (MSO) and is currently the managing partner of Massachusetts Ear, Nose and Throat Associates. Outside of the office, Dr. Nayak enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.