As seen in the Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Dr. Samara

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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.

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

A BIG(gest little city) WELCOME TO DR. SAMARA!

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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.

Welcoming Dr. Eileen Lancaster to the Team!

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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!

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

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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.

Check out the segment here: Ask The Doctor: Combatting Spring Allergies | Ask The Doc | 2news.com

Important Announcement

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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.

 

Featured in NNBW: People: Dr. Nancy Wang joins Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates

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Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates announced this month the addition of a new physician in Dr. Nancy Wang.

Wang graduated from Stanford University in 2011, earning her degree in biological sciences, with a focus on neuroscience. She earned her medical degree at University of California, Davis, and completed a five-year residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at University of California, San Francisco.
According to a Nevada ENT press release, she has earned accolades in recent years for her research and academic aptitude, including the Firestone medal, Merck Manual Award, induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha society, and the Muriel Steele Society Honor Roll.

Ask the Doctor- Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke!

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Check out Dr. Josh Meier on KTVN’s Ask the Doctor – Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke!

 

 

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FEATURED IN NORTHERN NEVADA BUSINESS WEEKLY – DR. JOSH MEIER NAMED A FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

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Nevada ENT and Hearing Associates announced April 19 that Reno Tahoe Sinus Center founder Dr. Josh Meier has been named a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Meier was among 1,993 surgeons from around the world to be initiated into the American College of Surgeons (ACS), according to a press release. Dr. Meier brings a highly specialized approach to the area, as he most-senior-fellowship trained rhinologist in Northern Nevada and Northeastern California. Dr. Meier is also the only Fellow of the American Rhinologic Society (FARS) in Nevada.

Dr. Meier is a Northern Nevada native who relocated with his family to practice medicine in his home state. He graduated from medical school from the University of Southern California at the top of his class.

Dr. Meier completed his residency training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the Harvard Combined Program in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. He then completed a rhinology fellowship (endoscopic sinus and anterior skull base surgery) at Harvard Medical School and MEEI. In 2017, Dr. Meier founded Reno Tahoe Sinus Center.

The ACS is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery.

Its achievements have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 82,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world.

An applicant for Fellowship must be a graduate from an approved medical school; must have completed advanced training in one of the 14 surgical specialties recognized by the College; must possess certification by an American surgical specialty board or appropriate certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; and must have been in practice for at least one year.

Prior to admission into Fellowship, the surgeon must further demonstrate ethical fitness and professional proficiency, and his or her acceptance as a Fellow of the College must be approved by three-fourths of its Board of Regents.

Read More: https://www.nnbw.com/news/2021/apr/29/people-dr-josh-meier-named-fellow-american-college/

Dr. Meier featured on KTVN’s “Ask the Doctor” – discussing COVID-19 and smell loss

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Dr. Josh Meier was featured on KTVN’s “Ask the Doctor” on June 8th.  He discussed COVID-19 associated smell loss and what Nevada ENT and the Reno Tahoe Sinus Center are doing to keep our patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.