Paul Lambert, M.D.
Hometown: Federal Way, WA
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Notre Dame
Interests in Otolaryngology: General Otolaryngology
Hobbies: Biking, Running, Reading Goodnight Moon to the Baby on Repeat
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Kayaking the Waterways, Walking the Riverfront
JP Manning, M.D.
Hometown: Burley, ID
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Interests in Otolaryngology: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Mission Work (Including Going to Ecuador During PGY-4 Year)
Hobbies: Playing Bluegrass Guitar and Sports, Spending Time With My Wife and Two Daughters
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: We Definitely Love Walking/Running the Erie Canal. We Spend a Lot of Time in Pittsford Village at the Library and the Nearby Restaurants. We Also Use the Extensive YMCA System, Which has Great Workout Facilities and 2 hours of Free Child Watch While You're Working Out. We Often Go to Lake Canandaigua to the Beach and Pick Apples and Grapes in Naples, NY.
Daniel Martin, M.D.
Hometown: Livonia, MI
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Michigan
Interests in Otolaryngology: All Aspects of Otolaryngology
Hobbies: Tennis, Weightlifting, Grilling
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Eating at Dinosaur BBQ
PGY-4
Martha Luitje, M.D.
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Undergraduate School: Smith College
Interests in Otolaryngology: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Comprehensive Otolaryngology, Head and Neck
Hobbies: Vegetarian Cooking, Gardening, Snuggling Cats, Art, and Music
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Visiting the Brighton Farmer's Market, Swimming in Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes, Catching Concerts at the Eastman School of Music, Attending Minor League Hockey and Baseball games (Americans and Red Wings), Getting on the Erie Canal Trail, and Exploring the Many Local Waterfalls and Gorges
Sheela Saidha, M.D.
Hometown: Burke, VA
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Undergraduate School: University of Virginia
Interests in Otolaryngology: Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Global health and humanitarian efforts, working in underserved areas and in countries with limited resources, mentorship to minority female medical students pursuing careers in ENT
Hobbies: Dancer, Creating Artwork, Gardening, Learning to Cook Different Cuisines, Spirituality and Meditation, Running, Biking
Favorite Activities to Do In Rochester: Sitting Out On My Porch and Reading a Good Book, Fall and Spring Hiking in Rochester, Exploring Various Parks and Outdoor Spots in the Area (So Many!) including Cobb's Hill Park, Highland Park, Sunken Garden at Warner Castle, Turning Point Park, Love Swimming in Local Waterfalls and Lakes
PGY-3
Charles Babb, M.D.
Hometown: Kingsport, TN
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Undergraduate School: Eastman School of Music
Interests in Otolaryngology: Otology/Neurotology, Laryngology, Professional Voice, Performance Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, Photography, Running the Dog, Taking Trips to Canada, Jazz Clubs, and Going to Concerts. I Played Trumpet Seriously for Years Before Going into Medicine.
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Zemeta Ethiopian Restaurant, Voula’s, Ugly Duck Coffee, Fuego Coffee, Eastman School of Music, Little Theatre, Dryden Theatre, Mount Hope Cemetery, Durand Park, Taughannock Falls, the Adirondacks, Ithaca, Toronto
Bartholomew Bacak, M.D., Ph.D.
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh
Interests in Otolaryngology: General Otolaryngology, Sleep Surgery, Laryngology
Hobbies: Tennis, Squash, Traveling, and Hiking. I Caught My First Fish Early In My PGY-3 Year!
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Visiting Tower 280’s Rooftop Dog Park, Hanging in the Upper Falls Neighborhood, Going to Unter Biergarten
Nicolas Casellas, M.D.
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Saint Joseph’s University
Interests in Otolaryngology: Laryngeal and Esophageal Disorders, Transoral Laser Microsurgery, Sleep Surgery
Hobbies: Big Fan of Spanish Wine (Which You Can Actually Find in Rochester!) Running, Skiing, and Playing Golf
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Visiting Finger Lakes Wineries, Going to the Dog Park at Tower 280's Rooftop, Boating on the Finger Lakes, Enjoying Dinner at Goodluck and Roux Restaurants
PGY-2
Kathryn Bradburn, M.D.
Hometown: Williamston, SC
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University
Interests in Otolaryngology: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Global Health, Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Playing Ultimate Frisbee, Going On Long Road Trips on the Back Roads, Gardening, Birding, and Long Distance Running
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Going to Summer Festivals (Jazzfest!), Exploring New Camping/Hiking Spots in the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes, Going on Day Trips to the Finger Lakes Wine Trails, and Trying New Breweries
Justin Cole, M.D.
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Medical School: New York Medical College
Undergraduate School: Ohio University
Interests in Otolaryngology: I Greatly Enjoy All Aspects of Otolaryngology
Hobbies: Philosophy, Foreign Languages/Linguistics, Traveling, Camping, Hiking, Astronomy, Reading / Audiobooks, Downhill Skiing, Golf, Cycling, Fishing
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Visiting Rochester Beer Park, Highland Park, Genesee River, Various Coffee Shops and Restaurants (too many to name!), Lake Ontario Beaches, Finger Lakes Wineries, Letchworth State Park, Chimney Bluffs, Mendon Ponds
PGY-1
Michael Castle, M.D.
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Utah State University
Interests in Otolaryngology: All Fields of Otolaryngology but Most Interested in Otology
Hobbies: Hockey, Cooking, Weight lifting, Snowboarding, and Being Outdoors
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: I Haven't Been Able to Explore the Area Much Yet But I Love Lake Ontario
Catherine Loftus, M.D.
Hometown: Westwood, MA
Medical School: New York Medical College
Undergraduate School: Boston College
Interests in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Otology, Laryngology
Hobbies: Softball, Volleyball, Hiking, Camping
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Going to the Rochester Public Market, Visiting the Seneca Park Zoo
Allison (Tian Yue) Song, M.D.
Hometown: Queens, NY
Medical School: New York Medical College
Undergraduate School: Boston University
Interests in Otolaryngology: Comprehensive Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Hobbies: Cats, Rock Climbing, Crocheting, Bread Making, and Eating!
Favorite Activities To Do In Rochester: Visiting the Rochester Public Market, Fishing by Lake Ontario and Irondequoit Bay, Going to K2 Brother's Brewery for Milkshake IPAs