UR Medicine / Otolaryngology (ENT) / Our Team

Meet Our Team

Faculty:

UR Medicine Otolaryngologists (ENT physicians) at the University of Rochester Medical Center are trained in non-surgical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. Our specialists perform hundreds of procedures and surgeries every year, so patient care is always in the hands of well-practiced experts.

In fact, as part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, our physicians are exposed to more complex conditions and unusual complications than most physicians in the area.

Many physicians are also involved in research to find new treatments for ENT-related diseases. All of our doctors are board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Shawn D. Newlands, MD, PhD, MBA
Department Chair
Specialties: Head and Neck Oncology, Thyroid/Parathyroid, General Otolaryngology

Eric Anson PT, PhD
Specialties: Vestibular Rehabilitation

Farshad N. Chowdhury, M.D. Farshad N. Chowdhury, MD
Specialties: Head and Neck Oncology

Benjamin T. Crane, M.D., PhD

Specialties: Otology, Neurotology, Cochlear Implants

Brooks Jennifer Brooks Fontanarosa, MD, MPH Specialties: Thyroid/Parathyroid, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Pediatric Otolaryngology

Michael DeCicco, MD
Specialties: General Otolaryngology and Otolaryngic Allergy

Timothy Doerr, MD
Specialties: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Trauma

John J. Faria, MD
Specialties: Pediatric Otolaryngology and Vascular Malformations

Ellen L. Ferraro, MD
Specialties: Laryngology

Joel B. Fontanarosa, MD, PhD
Specialties: Head and Neck Oncology, Thyroid/Parathyroid, Head and Neck Reconstruction

Fontanarosa Susan L. Fulmer, MD
Specialties: General Otolaryngology

Sveta Karelsky, MD
Specialties: General Otolaryngology, Sleep Surgery

Li-Xing Man, MSc, MD, MPA
Specialties: Rhinology, Nasal and Sinus Surgery

Alexander K. Mandych, MD
Specialties: General Otolaryngology

Margo McKenna, MD
Specialties: Pediatric Otolaryngology

Chase H. Miller, MD
Specialties: Rhinology, Nasal and Sinus Surgery, ENT Allergies, Pediatric Otolaryngology, General Otolaryngology

Matthew C. Miller, MD
Specialties: Head and Neck Oncology, Thyroid/Parathyroid, Head and Neck Reconstruction

Ronald S. Pulli, MD
Specialties: General Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Katherine K. Rieth, MD, MA
Specialties: General Otolaryngology

Beth A. Ritter, MD
Specialties: General Otolaryngology

G. Todd Schneider, MD, MS
Specialties: Laryngology, Larynx Disorders, Including Voice Disorders in Singers and Other Professional Voice Users, Dysphagia, Upper Airway Issues

Schmale Isaac L. Schmale, MD
Specialties: Rhinology, Nasal and Sinus Surgery

Alexis Strohl-Bryan, MD
Specialties: Facial Plastic Surgery, General Otolaryngology

Nathan D. Vandjelovic, DO
Specialties: Pediatric Otolaryngology

Wang Weitao Wang, MD
Specialties: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Trauma

John W. Wayman, MD
Specialties: Otology, Neurotology, Vertigo, Meniere's, Cochlear Implant, Pediatric Otolaryngology, General Otolaryngology

Advanced Practice Providers:

Our Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) have been trained by board certified and fellowship-trained physicians in diagnosing and treating ear, nose and throat diseases, and work collaboratively with our specialists to provide excellent care.

Jennifer Bozek, BSN, RN, CAPA

Jennifer obtained her BSN in 1996 from Elmira College and joins UR Otolaryngology after working 15 years in Same Day Surgery. Jennifer started her career as a floor nurse at Strong, before transitioning to outpatient allergy and Gyn clinics. She went back to floor nursing at Highland as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 9 years before transitioning to Same Day Surgery where she provided direct patient care to patients in the perioperative period. During her time in Same Day, Jennifer served as the unit’s Safety nurse, sat on Unit Council, and obtained her CAPA certification. She advanced to be an Assistant Nurse Manager for 4 years before becoming the Nurse Manager in 2020.

Ariel Butera, PA-C

Maria C. Costello , PA-C

Maria is a graduate of St. John's University where she earned her B.S. in Health Science and Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to joining our Otolaryngology team, Maria worked in Oculoplastic Surgery for over 3 years at the University of Rochester, assisting in surgery and providing direct patient care in a clinical setting. She works primarily out of the Clinton Woods location.

Amanda E. Didas, PA-C

Amanda is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences where she earned both her B.S. and M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies. Amanda brings with her 10 years of experience working in the Otolaryngology department at Boston Children’s Hospital. Amanda now works the pediatric division of our Otolaryngology department seeing a variety of ear, nose and throat disorders.

Laine E. DiNoto, MS, RN, PNP-C

Laine received her BS in Biology from the University at Albany and her BSN from Binghamton University. After being a pediatric staff nurse at Golisano Children’s Hospital, she went on to pursue her MS degree. She graduated from University of Rochester School of Nursing with her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree in 2014. She has prior experience as a pediatric primary care provider in the greater Rochester community and is part of our pediatric otolaryngology team.

Eduardo Leanna S. Eduardo, PA-C

Leanna is a graduate of Daemen College where she earned her B.S. in Health Science and M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies. She has over 5 years of experience as an Ears, Nose and Throat Physician Assistant prior to joining our team in 2018. Leanna now works in the Clinton Woods location seeing a variety of patients primarily in the Urgent Care Center.

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Theresa Foito, MS, RN, FNP-C
Theresa is trained as a Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the Pediatric ENT team in 2023. Prior to that she worked in Pediatric Surgery for nearly 8 years. During that time, she completed additional training as a Registered Nurse First Assistant in order to work alongside the surgeons in the operating room to provide direct patient care during the perioperative period. She is a graduate of University of Rochester School of Nursing where she earned both her B.S. in Nursing and M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner degrees.

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Schuyler N. Francis, MS, RN, FNP-C

Schuyler is a graduate of the Nurse Practitioner program at St. John Fisher College where she received a Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from University at Buffalo. She works out of the Clinton Woods Location, and will be specializing in general ENT. Prior to coming to University Otolaryngology she worked in a Family Practice setting for two years and at the Wilmot Cancer Center caring for Head and Neck, Urology, and Surgical Oncology post-operative patients. As an RN she cared for post-operative thoracic and plastic patients.

Kristina C. Haralambides, MS, RN, FNP-C

Kristina is a graduate of St. John Fisher College School of Nursing, where she earned both her B.S. in Nursing and M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner degrees. She joined our team in 2015 and works out of our Clinton Woods Location. She sees a variety of patients but works primarily with Dr. Chase Miller with a focus on rhinology and allergy. Prior to coming to University Otolaryngology she worked in a Family Practice Setting. As a RN she had a variety of roles including psychiatry, internal medicine and urgent care medicine.

Jacqueline E. Karlsen, RNFA, FNP-C

Jackie is a graduate of the Nurse Practitioner program at Community General Hospital in Syracuse, where she received a Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. She received her Registered Nurse First Assistant degree from the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Jackie has 17 years of experience working in general surgery at Finger Lakes Health. She has also worked in urology, as a hospitalist, and currently works per diem at an Urgent Care Center and per diem as an RNFA. Jackie joined the URMC Otolaryngology practice in 2015. She sees patients in the Geneva Office. She treats general ENT problems, and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea.

Mauro Matthew J. Mauro, PA-C

Matt Mauro is a graduate of Daemen College where he earned his B.S. in Health Science and M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to joining our team, he completed clinical internships with the Otolaryngology and Oncology Departments of Strong Memorial Hospital. He works out of the Clinton Woods location primarily in the urgent care center.

Mauro Josephine B. Niederst, FNP-BC

Josephine is a graduate of the Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Rochester where she received a Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She earned her bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University at Buffalo School of Nursing. Prior to coming to University Otolaryngology she worked as a RN in the Wilmot Cancer Center. She works out of the Clinton Woods location.

Tarek Siala Tarek M. Siala, PA-C

Tarek received his B.S. degree from Oregon State University. He completed the Physician Assistant Program at Western Michigan University in 2009. He worked at Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants, an affiliate of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, for 2 years before joining our team in 2012. He works in the Clinton Woods and Highland Hospital offices with the primary responsibility of seeing patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are considering CPAP alternatives, in addition to general ear, nose and throat concerns. He is an assistant clinical professor at Rochester Institute of Technology’s physician assistant program. Tarek treats and prepares patients for CPAP alternatives including hypoglossal nerve stimulation like the Inspire implant. He helps patients fulfill requirements for sleep surgeries performed by Dr. Sveta Karelsky.

Tarek Siala Arieanna L. Stefanovic, FNP-C

Arieanna is a graduate of the Family Nurse Practitioner program at St. John Fisher University. She works out of the Clinton Woods location and specializes in rhinology. Before completing her degree as a Nurse Practitioner, she started her career as a Surgical Technologist and worked her way up to a Registered Nurse in the operating room for 10+ years. Her last 6 years in the operating room took place at Sawgrass Surgical Center specializing in ear, nose, and throat surgeries where she found her passion for rhinology.

Tarek Siala Caitlin M. Winter, MS, RN, FNP-C

Caitlin is a graduate of the Family Nurse Practitioner program at St. John Fisher University. Prior to this, she received her BS in psychology from SUNY Geneseo and her BS in nursing from the University of Rochester. Before coming to URMC Otolaryngology, she worked as a RN at Strong Hospital in acute medicine and the Surgical ICU. Caitlin works primarily out of the Clinton Woods location.

Audiologists:

Our world-class audiologists, in association with field-leading doctors and surgeons at UR Medicine, provide patients with a complete range of services using the latest techniques and technologies.

Each member of our team holds a master’s degree or higher and is New York State-licensed and nationally certified in audiology. Dedicated to advancing knowledge, exploring and expanding treatment options and improving the quality of patient care, our practitioners are active in professional associations and engage in extensive research.

Orlando Mark S. Orlando, PhD, MBA
Director of Research and Education

Bauer Christina A. Bauer, AuD
Director of Clinical Services

Christina Ashrafioun, AuD
Senior Audiologist

Kristin E. Augustin, AuD
Audiologist

DAgostino Dawn D'Agostino, MA
Senior Audiologist

Davey Lauren C. Davey, AuD
Audiologist

Photo of Jenette Dzyienski, Audiologist

Jenette Dziezynski, AuD
Audiologist

Brendan Fitzgerald, AuD
Audiologist

Michelle R. Gerringer, AuD
Audiologist

Jill M. Greinert, AuD
Audiologist

Sarah H. Hayes, Au.D., Ph.D.
Audiologist

Kimberly Holden Kimberly B. Holden, AuD
Audiologist

Joyce Katherine Joyce, AuD
Senior Audiologist

Kruger

Pamela T. Kruger, AuD
Audiologist

Photo of Courtney Leadbeater, Audiologist Courtney Leadbeater, AuD
Audiologist

Leong U-Cheng Leong, PhD
Audiologist

Claire McIntosh, AuD Claire B. McIntosh, AuD
Audiologist

Sierra Nye, AuD
Audiologist

Mallory Mallory E. Sabin, AuD
Audiologist

Megan Wightman, AuD
Senior Audiologist

Speech Pathologists:

UR Medicine Speech Pathology at Strong Memorial Hospital is part of UR Medicine Otolaryngology (ENT). We utilize a multidisciplinary approach to care – and offer evaluation and therapy to both in- and outpatient children and adults who have speech, language, cognition and/or swallowing problems. As our patient, you’ll benefit from a full range of services, including highly specialized diagnostic procedures for complex problems.

Our speech-pathologists are licensed by the New York State Department of Education and hold Certificates of Clinical Competence for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), in addition to postgraduate training and certifications in several clinical subspecialties.

Amodio Ashley Amodio, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist