Otolaryngology - Residents

The Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residents would like to welcome you to our web site. This site has been created for use by faculty, residents, prospective residents, community otolaryngologists and patients. The SIU otolaryngology residency has a long standing commitment to research and resident education. Our program boasts a tremendous faculty to resident ratio and impressive exposure to a wide range of procedures.

The otolaryngology division has 8 labs, running full time, staffed by PhD. and M.D. trained faculty. (All of this at a program which accepts only two resident per year!) We are very proud of this outstanding program.
We are certain that you will be impressed as well. We hope you enjoy browsing the web site.

PGY 6
	Todd Weiss, MD Where are you from? - Dallas, Texas What brought you to SIU? - Excellent otolaryngology training with one-on-one faculty exposure and plentiful OR case experience. What is your area of interest/research? - Otology, sinus surgery Email address - tweiss@siumed.edu
	Ninef Zaya, MD Where are you from?- Skokie, IL What brought you to SIU? -Surgical volume, depth and breadth of cases What is your area of interest/research? -Otology, endocrine surgery Email address - nzaya@siumed.edu
PGY 4
	David Kluge , MD Where are you from?- Wichita, KS What brought you to SIU? - I went to medical school here and saw first hand the great teaching and cases that come through here.  I was lucky enough to be able to stay. What is your area of interest/research? - Ototoxicity, allergy and microbiology. Email address -david_kluge@hotmail.com
PGY 3
	Patrick Chase Lay, MD Where are you from?-Dallas, TX. Magnolia, AR is my hometown. What brought you to SIU? -An ample and varied surgical case load coupled with a great outpatient clinic experience. Springfield is also a great place for families like my own. What is your area of interest/research? - Wound healing and neurotology. Email address -play@siumed.edu
	Zeeshan Aziz, MD Where are you from? Windsor, Connecticut. What brought you to SIU? The attendings are great and the operative cases are plentiful; both of which are essential for a surgical program. What is your area of interest/research? I'm still exploring the diverse fields of Otolaryngology but I may have a draw towards otology and facial plastics. But then again, I'd be happy practicing general ENT, as well. Email: zaziz@siumed.edu
	Amit S. Date, MD Where are you from?- Los Angeles, CA What brought you to SIU? -Great ENT program - friendly people. What is your area of interest/research? - Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Email address -adate@siumed.edu
PGY 2
	Christopher Perro, MD Where are you from? San Antonio, Texas What brought you to SIU? The excellent otolaryngology faculty to resident ratio, exposure to all of the otolaryngic subspecialties, and the opportunity to work with genuinely friendly and likeable residents and faculty. What is your area of interest/research? I am quite open to exploring further specifically where my interest develops within otolaryngology, but presently I am excited and eager to become involved in all areas of the field. Facial plastic surgery does tend to peak a little extra interest, though, so perhaps I will seek research opportunities there. Email: cperro@siumed.edu
	Lori Cudone, MD Where are you from? Charleston, Illinois What brought you to SIU? The opportunity to train at a program that offers a strong operative experience under the direction of internationally renowned faculty. What is your area of interest/research? General Ootolaryngology Email: lcudone@gmail.com
PGY 1
	Xavier Vega Cordova. MD Where are you from? Ambato, Ecuador. What brought you to SIU? Well structured training program with early surgical exposure under supervision of knowledgeable faculty. Residents are very supportive and work as a true team. What is your area of interest/research? Tumor immunology.
	Kevin Gilbert, MD Where are you from?- Seattle, WA. Preston, ID is my hometown. What brought you to SIU? - Great surgical experience in a city that is comfortable to live in. What is your area of interest/research? - Otology/neurotology, possibly plastics/reconstruction