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James Connolly, MD, is a dedicated otolaryngologist at SLENT, a leading otolaryngology practice with multiple locations across Louisiana. Dr. Connolly serves patients at our Mandeville and Covington offices.
Born and raised in Uptown New Orleans, Dr. Connolly attended Metairie Park Country Day High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Millsaps College. After his undergraduate studies, he spent a year at LSU Medical Center (Lyons Clinic), conducting research on nerve regeneration and assisting with cornea transplant procedures.
In 2000, Dr. Connolly obtained his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He went on to complete an internship in General Surgery, followed by a Residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr. Connolly is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, with a sub-specialty in Sleep Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, and he holds active memberships with the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine (LASM), Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS), and St. Tammany Medical Society (STPMS).
Dr. Connolly joined SLENT in 2012, bringing his expertise back to Louisiana to provide compassionate, high-quality care. His commitment to patient-centered care has made him a trusted and valued physician within the community.
Dr. McManus has been serving the Slidell area since 2022 and is thrilled to be part of the SLENT family. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Business from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, followed by his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He then completed his Otolaryngology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, gaining expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ENT medical and surgical conditions.
Dedicated to patient-centered care, Dr. McManus takes the time to understand his patients' health concerns and develops personalized treatment plans. His special interests include managing sinus conditions, diagnosing sleep apnea, addressing hearing loss, treating chronic ear infections, and managing allergy symptoms, among other ENT disorders.
Outside the office, Dr. McManus loves staying active and enjoying the natural beauty of Louisiana with his wife and children. Growing up on the Northshore and attending Jesuit High School in New Orleans, he has a deep connection to the area. He spends weekends visiting farmers markets, supporting local shops and restaurants, exploring bike and walking trails, fishing, hunting, camping, enjoying watersports, and cooking—all activities he’s passionate about. Dr. McManus is excited to serve the Slidell and surrounding communities, aiming to make a positive difference in his patients' lives.
Matthew William Cooper, MD, is an otology and otolaryngology specialist at SLENT, an esteemed otolaryngology practice with multiple locations across Louisiana. Dr. Cooper provides care at the Slidell, Mandeville, Covington and Hammond offices, where he offers comprehensive otorhinolaryngology services and advanced surgical expertise.
Dr. Cooper’s specialties include general otolaryngology as well as complex otologic procedures such as tympanoplasty (reconstruction of the middle ear), mastoidectomy for chronic ear conditions, and transmastoid surgeries of the lateral skull base. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in the clinical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Cooper served as a firefighter and paramedic, a career he continued through his medical training at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. His advanced training included a residency in otolaryngology and a fellowship in advanced otology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Cooper is board-eligible with the American Board of Otolaryngology and has contributed to numerous publications in respected medical journals. He holds medical licenses in both Louisiana and North Carolina. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to helping individuals with conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including allergies, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and ear infections.
Dr. Cooper warmly welcomes patients to SLENT and looks forward to delivering exceptional care as their dedicated ENT specialist.
Matthew William Cooper, MD, is an otology and otolaryngology specialist at SLENT, an esteemed otolaryngology practice with multiple locations across Louisiana. Dr. Cooper provides care at the Slidell, Mandeville, Covington and Hammond offices, where he offers comprehensive otorhinolaryngology services and advanced surgical expertise.
Dr. Cooper’s specialties include general otolaryngology as well as complex otologic procedures such as tympanoplasty (reconstruction of the middle ear), mastoidectomy for chronic ear conditions, and transmastoid surgeries of the lateral skull base. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in the clinical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Cooper served as a firefighter and paramedic, a career he continued through his medical training at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. His advanced training included a residency in otolaryngology and a fellowship in advanced otology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Cooper is board-eligible with the American Board of Otolaryngology and has contributed to numerous publications in respected medical journals. He holds medical licenses in both Louisiana and North Carolina. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to helping individuals with conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including allergies, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and ear infections.
Dr. Cooper warmly welcomes patients to SLENT and looks forward to delivering exceptional care as their dedicated ENT specialist.
Matthew William Cooper, MD, is an otology and otolaryngology specialist at SLENT, an esteemed otolaryngology practice with multiple locations across Louisiana. Dr. Cooper provides care at the Slidell, Mandeville, Covington and Hammond offices, where he offers comprehensive otorhinolaryngology services and advanced surgical expertise.
Dr. Cooper’s specialties include general otolaryngology as well as complex otologic procedures such as tympanoplasty (reconstruction of the middle ear), mastoidectomy for chronic ear conditions, and transmastoid surgeries of the lateral skull base. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in the clinical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Cooper served as a firefighter and paramedic, a career he continued through his medical training at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. His advanced training included a residency in otolaryngology and a fellowship in advanced otology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Cooper is board-eligible with the American Board of Otolaryngology and has contributed to numerous publications in respected medical journals. He holds medical licenses in both Louisiana and North Carolina. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to helping individuals with conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including allergies, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and ear infections.
Dr. Cooper warmly welcomes patients to SLENT and looks forward to delivering exceptional care as their dedicated ENT specialist.
Jon Sorrel, MD, is a dedicated and skilled otorhinolaryngologist at SLENT, where he delivers outstanding care to patients in Mandeville, Slidell, and now Covington, Louisiana.
A native of South Louisiana, Dr. Sorrel graduated as valedictorian of his high school class. He then attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his degree in Biological Sciences with summa cum laude honors. He continued his education at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where he received his medical degree.
It was during medical school that Dr. Sorrel met his wife, Emily, a neonatal ICU nurse and fellow LSUHSC graduate. Dr. Sorrel went on to complete a five-year residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he presented research nationally, published in respected journals, and received multiple awards for his contributions.
A devoted family man and proud father of three, Dr. Sorrel enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. His greatest passion, however, is his work as a physician. Thrilled to be back in his home state, Dr. Sorrel is honored to serve the communities of Mandeville, Slidell, and Covington, bringing compassionate, expert care to his patients.
Matthew William Cooper, MD, is an otology and otolaryngology specialist at SLENT, an esteemed otolaryngology practice with multiple locations across Louisiana. Dr. Cooper provides care at the Slidell, Mandeville, Covington and Hammond offices, where he offers comprehensive otorhinolaryngology services and advanced surgical expertise.
Dr. Cooper’s specialties include general otolaryngology as well as complex otologic procedures such as tympanoplasty (reconstruction of the middle ear), mastoidectomy for chronic ear conditions, and transmastoid surgeries of the lateral skull base. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in the clinical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Cooper served as a firefighter and paramedic, a career he continued through his medical training at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. His advanced training included a residency in otolaryngology and a fellowship in advanced otology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Cooper is board-eligible with the American Board of Otolaryngology and has contributed to numerous publications in respected medical journals. He holds medical licenses in both Louisiana and North Carolina. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Cooper is dedicated to helping individuals with conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck, including allergies, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and ear infections.
Dr. Cooper warmly welcomes patients to SLENT and looks forward to delivering exceptional care as their dedicated ENT specialist.
Katie received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She then earned her Physician Assistant degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She has over 20 years of experience in various medical specialties including internal medicine, otolaryngology, cosmetic surgery, and has recently joined our allergy team. She was born and raised in Orange, Tx and now resides in Beaumont. She is married with 2 children, and enjoys baking, doing crafts, and watching baseball in her spare time.
Jon Sorrel, MD, is a dedicated and skilled otorhinolaryngologist at SLENT, where he delivers outstanding care to patients in Mandeville, Slidell, and now Covington, Louisiana.
A native of South Louisiana, Dr. Sorrel graduated as valedictorian of his high school class. He then attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his degree in Biological Sciences with summa cum laude honors. He continued his education at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where he received his medical degree.
It was during medical school that Dr. Sorrel met his wife, Emily, a neonatal ICU nurse and fellow LSUHSC graduate. Dr. Sorrel went on to complete a five-year residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he presented research nationally, published in respected journals, and received multiple awards for his contributions.
A devoted family man and proud father of three, Dr. Sorrel enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. His greatest passion, however, is his work as a physician. Thrilled to be back in his home state, Dr. Sorrel is honored to serve the communities of Mandeville, Slidell, and Covington, bringing compassionate, expert care to his patients.
Leo Martinez, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He did his undergraduate work at Pittsburg State University and was a part of the Honors College. He went on to medical school at the University of Kansas, where he received his doctorate degree and honored in AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha honor society). Upon graduating from medical school, he completed a surgical internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. The scope of his practice includes all areas of adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. His special interests include treatment of allergy and sinus disease with minimally invasive image-guided endoscopic sinus surgery and general head and neck surgery. In addition to medicine, Dr. Martinez enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Board-Eligible, American Board of Otolaryngology
Post-Graduate Internship and Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch
Doctor of Medicine, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Science, BS Chemistry, Pittsburg State University
Stephen L. Segebrecht, MD, has been practicing otolaryngology head and neck surgery in Lawrence since 1984. He received his undergraduate degree here in Lawrence at the University of Kansas. He went on to medical school, also at the University of Kansas, receiving the Orr Surgery Award and AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Award for his high marks. After completing an internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Segebrecht did his residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center where he developed a focus for surgery of the ear. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has been an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery since 1984. Dr. Segebrecht is the former director and a current board member of K2K (Kansas to Kenya), an organization that works in conjunction with several other organizations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Kenya. Dr. Segebrecht has made several trips to Africa providing medical care and implementing programs that help serve the local community. In addition to medicine, Dr. Segebrecht enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He is an active participant in his church and serves as a Boy Scout leader. He also enjoys spending time outdoors (hiking, canoeing, sailing, etc.) with his family.
Board-Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology
Post-Graduate Residency, University of Utah Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts, BA Microbiology, University of Kansas
Lee A. Reussner, MD and Director of the Kansas Voice Center, has been practicing otolaryngology head and neck surgery since 1994. He did his undergraduate coursework here in Lawrence at the University of Kansas, graduating with distinction. He went on to medical school, also at the University of Kansas, where he received his doctorate degree. Upon graduating from medical school, he completed a surgical internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York. He also contributed to research related to parathyroid gland function from the University of Rochester and on cancer and diseases of the immune system from the University of Kansas. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has been an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery since 1995. Dr. Reussner is the director of the Kansas Voice Center, specializing in the treatment of voice and throat disorders/diseases, including cancer and thyroid disease. He is able to offer the latest minimally invasive surgical approaches for parathyroid surgery as well. He previously served on the Board of Directors at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and teaches a course on American Healthcare at the University of Kansas. In addition to medicine, Dr. Reussner enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, music, woodworking and sports.
Board-Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology
Post-Graduate Internship and Residency, University of Rochester NY
Doctor of Medicine, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts, BA Biochemistry, University of Kansas
Lee A. Reussner, MD and Director of the Kansas Voice Center, has been practicing otolaryngology head and neck surgery since 1994. He did his undergraduate coursework here in Lawrence at the University of Kansas, graduating with distinction. He went on to medical school, also at the University of Kansas, where he received his doctorate degree. Upon graduating from medical school, he completed a surgical internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York. He also contributed to research related to parathyroid gland function from the University of Rochester and on cancer and diseases of the immune system from the University of Kansas. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has been an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery since 1995. Dr. Reussner is the director of the Kansas Voice Center, specializing in the treatment of voice and throat disorders/diseases, including cancer and thyroid disease. He is able to offer the latest minimally invasive surgical approaches for parathyroid surgery as well. He previously served on the Board of Directors at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and teaches a course on American Healthcare at the University of Kansas. In addition to medicine, Dr. Reussner enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, traveling, music, woodworking and sports.
Board-Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology
Post-Graduate Internship and Residency, University of Rochester NY
Doctor of Medicine, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts, BA Biochemistry, University of Kansas
Stephen L. Segebrecht, MD, has been practicing otolaryngology head and neck surgery in Lawrence since 1984. He received his undergraduate degree here in Lawrence at the University of Kansas. He went on to medical school, also at the University of Kansas, receiving the Orr Surgery Award and AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Award for his high marks. After completing an internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Segebrecht did his residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center where he developed a focus for surgery of the ear. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has been an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery since 1984. Dr. Segebrecht is the former director and a current board member of K2K (Kansas to Kenya), an organization that works in conjunction with several other organizations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Kenya. Dr. Segebrecht has made several trips to Africa providing medical care and implementing programs that help serve the local community. In addition to medicine, Dr. Segebrecht enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He is an active participant in his church and serves as a Boy Scout leader. He also enjoys spending time outdoors (hiking, canoeing, sailing, etc.) with his family.
Board-Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology
Post-Graduate Residency, University of Utah Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts, BA Microbiology, University of Kansas
Leo Martinez, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He did his undergraduate work at Pittsburg State University and was a part of the Honors College. He went on to medical school at the University of Kansas, where he received his doctorate degree and honored in AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha honor society). Upon graduating from medical school, he completed a surgical internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. The scope of his practice includes all areas of adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders. His special interests include treatment of allergy and sinus disease with minimally invasive image-guided endoscopic sinus surgery and general head and neck surgery. In addition to medicine, Dr. Martinez enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Board-Eligible, American Board of Otolaryngology
Post-Graduate Internship and Residency, University of Texas Medical Branch
Doctor of Medicine, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Bachelor of Science, BS Chemistry, Pittsburg State University
Jon Sorrel, MD, is a dedicated and skilled otorhinolaryngologist at SLENT, where he delivers outstanding care to patients in Mandeville, Slidell, and now Covington, Louisiana.
A native of South Louisiana, Dr. Sorrel graduated as valedictorian of his high school class. He then attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he earned his degree in Biological Sciences with summa cum laude honors. He continued his education at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where he received his medical degree.
It was during medical school that Dr. Sorrel met his wife, Emily, a neonatal ICU nurse and fellow LSUHSC graduate. Dr. Sorrel went on to complete a five-year residency in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he presented research nationally, published in respected journals, and received multiple awards for his contributions.
A devoted family man and proud father of three, Dr. Sorrel enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. His greatest passion, however, is his work as a physician. Thrilled to be back in his home state, Dr. Sorrel is honored to serve the communities of Mandeville, Slidell, and Covington, bringing compassionate, expert care to his patients.
Ricardo Cristobal, MD, PhD, is board-certified in both otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and in neurotology, and skull base surgery. He proudly welcomes patients to his practice, Texas Ear Clinic, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Cristobal has been practicing full time in Fort Worth since 2008 and offers vast experience treating problems of the ear and skull base, including unilateral and bilateral hearing loss, chronically draining ears, balance disorders, facial nerve problems, and skull base tumors. He believes patients should take an active role in their treatment and takes time to educate them about their diseases. Dr. Cristobal actively engages and involves patients in all decisions throughout their care.
He completed a general surgery internship at the University of California, Los Angeles and subsequently graduated from the prestigious otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then relocated to Houston, where he completed his Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology.
Remaining in Los Angeles, Dr. Cristobal received his doctoral degree in Neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also studied internationally, earning his medical degree from the University of Navarra School of Medicine in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
As Fort Worth's only full-time neurotologist, Dr. Cristobal holds specialized training in the inner ear and balance conditions.
When not treating patients, Dr. Cristobal focuses on his research. He is currently studying hearing outcomes with implantable hearing devices, as well as the management of sudden hearing loss.
