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Clinicians

Meet the Clinicians

We specialize in the treatment of infants and children with complex medical issues and needs, including but not limited to prematurity, autism, Trisomy 21, cystic fibrosis, cancer, sickle cell disease, cerebral palsy, learning disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, additional genetic syndromes, and other rare diseases.

Eric D. Baum, MD, FAAP

Clinical Interests

All medical and surgical aspects of Pediatric Otolaryngology.

Medical Education

  • Fellowship: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

David Karas, MD

Clinical Interests

All facets of Pediatric Otolaryngology Particularly, Airway problems, Tonsil and Adenoid Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Head and Neck Masses, Sinus Disease and Chronic Ear Drainage.

Medical Education

  • Fellowship: University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital- Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Internship and Otolaryngology Residency, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ
  • M.D., University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Rounak B. Rawal, MD

Clinical Interests

Pediatric Cochlear Implantation, Hearing Loss, and Skull Base Surgery

Medical Education

  • Fellowship: Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Pediatric Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
  • Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
  • M.D: Boston University School of Medicine

Lyuba Gitman, MD

Clinical Interests

All medical and surgical aspects of pediatric otolaryngology, including management of pediatric airway, obstructive sleep apnea, sinonasal disease, pediatric head and neck masses, thyroid masses, salivary gland diseases, swallowing disorders, and genetic disorders involving the head and neck.

Medical Education

  • Fellowship: Children’s National Medical Center, Pediatric Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Washington, D.C.
  • Residency: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Brooklyn, NY. 
  • M.D.: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (formerly Jefferson Medical College), Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 

Lisa Gagnon, APRN-BC

Clinical Interests

Lisa Gagnon is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who has now dedicated her clinical practice to pediatric otolaryngology. Lisa, in addition to her clinical role, facilitates and coordinates research proposals and projects for our practice.

Nursing Education

  • Boston College, Post masters Nurse Practitioner
  • Yale University, Masters in Pediatric Nursing
  • Univ of Connecticut, Bachelor of Nursing

Wendy L. Mackey, APRN-BC, CORLN

Clinical Interests

Wendy specializes in the care and treatment of ear nose and throat disease in children. She has a special interest in the care of children with tracheostomies, hearing issues, obstructive sleep apnea and patient and family education.

Nursing Education

  • Yale University- Masters in Pediatric Nursing
  • Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Melissa Dzeidzic, APRN-BC, CORLN

Clinical Interests

Melissa has enjoyed a career in pediatric nursing for over 26 years. Presently her career focus has been providing specialized care to children and their families with otolaryngology medical and surgical needs.

Nursing Education

  • Northeastern University- MSN- pediatric nurse practitioner
  • Boston College School of Nursing- BSN