As showcased in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Dr. Samara joins Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates

Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates announced Ghassan Samara has joined its team of specialists. Samara joins Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates after 26 years as faculty at SUNY Stony Brook, where his practice encompassed a broad range of ENT, with emphasis on nasal and sinus surgery, tumors of the head and neck region, and salivary gland disease.

Samara completed his residency at Columbia University in New York City and at UCLA in Los Angeles. He completed his undergraduate studies, as well as medical school, at the University of Miami in Miami, Fla.

Over the course of his career, he has received many honors and awards, including induction into the American College of Surgeons and the Triological society; the most prestigious society in Otolaryngology.

Nearly three decades of experience and hard work have made Samara a leading voice in the world of ENT. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and he has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles.

Samara’s practice includes the use of robotics, salivary gland endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical techniques, the use of lasers, and skull base surgery.

To read the full article in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly, you can check it out here.

Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates announces Eileen Lancaster has joined its team of practitioners as an audiologist.

Lancaster started her medical schooling at the University of Kansas, where she completed her undergraduate studies and earned her Bachelor of Arts in speech, language, and hearing sciences, along with a minor in dance.

She followed her undergraduate education with the University of Iowa, where she earned her Doctorate of Clinical Audiology.

Lancaster completed her clinical externship at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., from 2019 to 2020. In her new role at Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates, she will diagnose, manage, and treat hearing, balance, or ear problems.

You can check out the full article here.

 

Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates is pleased to welcome Dr. Samara to our team of specialists. With over 26 years of experience in Otolaryngology, as well as head and neck surgery, Dr Samara is well versed in everything ENT. His background includes the use of robotics, salivary gland endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical techniques, the use of lasers, and skull base surgery. 

 

Dr. Samara began his medical journey at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. His hard work at the University of Miami paid off with his following residencies at Columbia University in New York City as well as UCLA in Los Angeles.

 

After his schooling, Dr. Samara completed a 26-year tenure at SUNY Stony Brook. There, his practice encompassed a broad range of ENT, with special emphasis placed on nasal and sinus surgery, head and neck tumors, and salivary gland disease. After experiencing almost all four corners of the United States, Dr. Samara is now bringing his expertise to the biggest little city.

 

Over the course of his career, he has received many honors and awards including induction into the American College of Surgeons and even the Triological society; the most prestigious society in Otolaryngology. Nearly three decades of experience and hard work have made Dr. Samara a leading voice in the world of ENT. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and he has authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles.

 

Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates is so excited to welcome Dr. Samara. As he brings his wealth of knowledge to our practice and our patients, we look forward to our future working together. We encourage interested patients, new and old, to make an appointment to see Dr. Samara soon.

 

We are thrilled to announce the newest member of our team, Dr. Eileen Lancaster! Originally hailing from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dr. Lancaster is taking the Reno/Tahoe area by storm. She brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board.

 

Dr. Lancaster started her medical schooling at the University of Kansas, where she completed her undergraduate studies and earned her Bachelor of Arts in speech, language, and hearing sciences, along with a minor in Dance. In fact, her passion for music is what helped inspire her path in audiology.

 

She followed her undergraduate education with the University of Iowa where she earned her Doctorate of Clinical Audiology. Most notably, Dr. Lancaster completed her clinical externship at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 2019 to 2020. This externship fuels her dedication to staying up to date on the most current audiological findings.

 

After her externship, Dr. Lancaster joined the team at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, MA, where she worked for two years. It was there that she continued to refine her skills in hearing evaluations, hearing aids, vestibular assessment, and cochlear implants. Her care for her patients and her passion for audiology shine through her work.

 

In October 2022, Dr. Lancaster made her way to Reno. We are delighted to have her join Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates. Her qualifications include holding a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association – an association of which she is also a proud member.

 

 Dr. Lancaster is ready and eager to contribute to the excellent care we provide. Please join us in welcoming her to our practice!

 

Our practice is honored to have been named as a winner in the Hearing Aid Center category at the Best of Reno 2022 awards.

The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 10, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

More than 200,000 votes were cast from members of the northern Nevada community to celebrate and recognize the best the community has to offer.

We are happy to serve each and every one of our patients!

Our practice is honored to have been accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commisson (IAC) for Maxillofaicial CT scans.

This accreditation means that our facility has gone undergone a thorough review by a panel of CT imaging experts on our processes, standards, and operational and technical components.

We are proud to uphold our dedication to providing quality testing for the diagnosis of a variety of disorders and diseases.

As a patient, you can have confidence that our practice will continue to demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care in the field of computed tomography (CT).

 

Dr. Meier Featured on KTVN’s “Ask the Doctor”

Dr. Josh Meier was recently featured on KTVN’s Ask the Doctor Segment on spring allergies. He discussed allergy symptoms as well as treatments such as over-the-counter medicines.

 

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Important Announcement

Dr. Thomas Killeen will be retiring from Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates, effective June 30, 2022. Join us in thanking Dr. Killeen for his years of care to our community and wish him a happy retirement.

If you are a patient of Dr. Killeen’s, our talented team of physicians are looking forward to seeing you.  Please do not hesitate to contact our office should you have any questions, as we want to make this adjustment as smooth as possible.  We appreciate your business over the years and look forward to assisting you.

Dr. Meier discusses the loss of taste and smell after COVID with KOLO Terri Russell. Take a look!

https://www.kolotv.com/2021/08/27/long-lasting-loss-smell/