Otolaryngology

Our mission is to improve the health of people afflicted by diseases of the head and neck region through teamwork designed to provide optimal patient care, make new discoveries, and educate health care workers. Our physicians give expert clinical care covering all aspects of the specialty. In addition, many of the faculty have completed extra training as a sub-specialist. This enables us to provide patients with comprehensive programs in hearing and balance disorders, voice and upper airway disorders, Head and Neck Surgery, and reconstructive surgery.

We are particularly proud of the world class research team based in our division.

	Gayle. E Woodson, M.D. is Professor and Chairman of Otolaryngology and residency program director for the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She is board certified in Otolaryngology. Her specialty is treatment of voice disorders including diseases of the larynx.
	Thomas Robbins, M.D. is Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and Director of the Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. His special interest is Head and Neck cancer.
	Richard M. Bass, M.D. is a Professor of clinical otolaryngology for the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is board certified in otolaryngology. His specialty is treatment of hearing and balance disorders, sinus disorders, and allergies.
	Carol Bauer, M.D. is a Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology who specializes in chronic diseases of the ear including hearing loss, balance problems and tinnitus. She is the Director of the Cochlear Implant program at SIU..
	James P. Malone, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He is board certified in Otolaryngology with subspecialty training and expertise in Head and Neck Surgery and Head and Neck Reconstruction.
	Leonard P. Rybak, M.D. is a Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. His practice focuses on sinus disease and obstructive sleep apnea. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
	Michael J. Brenner, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Surgery, is a fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon.  He directs the new Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Program in the Division of Otolaryngology at SIU School of Medicine.  His practice focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck.
	Sandra Ettema, M.D., PhD, CCC/SLP is an Assistant Professor of Surgery, specializes in laryngology which focuses on treating disorders of the larynx and voice.  She also enjoys treating pediatric patients with head and neck issues and patients with head and neck cancer.  Her general otolaryngology practice focuses on treating conditions, including disorders of the thyroid, sleep apnea and sleep disorders, sinusitis, and speech and swallowing disorders.

Faculty & Staff

• Gayle. E Woodson, M.D.
• Thomas Robbins, M.D.
• Richard M. Bass, M.D.
• Carol Bauer, M.D.
• James Malone, MD
• James P. Malone, M.D.
• Leonard P. Rybak, M.D.
• Michael J. Brenner, M.D.
• Sandra Ettema, M.D., PhD, CCC/SLP

Clinics

• Allergy Clinic
• Pediatric ENT Clinic
• Voice Clinic
  

Contact Information

Phone: (217) 545-8000
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Address: PO Box 19662
             Springfield, IL 62794

Physician Referrals

• (217) 545-8000