Otolaryngology

University Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists is a multi-disciplinary practice of specially trained physicians, nurses, audiologists and therapists dedicated to your medical needs. In order to provide the highest quality health care possible, our practice is organized into specialty centers, each led by staff with specialized interest and training. We value the opportunity to contribute to your patient's care and we are committed to earning your trust.

THE HEARING AND BALANCE CENTER

Medical and Surgical Ear Specialty Care
Includes treatment of hearing loss, tinnitus, ear infections, eardrum perforations, facial paralysis, congenital malformations, and tumors of the ear and skull base.

Balance Disorders Program and Vestibular Testing Laboratory
Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of all patients with dizziness, vertigo, or loss of equilibrium, including disorders of the brain and inner ear balance system.

Vestibular Rehabilitation
Provided onsite in our office by certified physical therapists with special expertise in treating patients with disabling vestibular disorders.

Audiology Services
Offered by our expert certified audiologists for testing and assessment of hearing loss in adults and children.

Special Auditory Testing
Including auditory brainstem evoked response testing and electrocochleography.

Hearing Aids
An important part of our service. We offer many different brands and styles of hearing aids, including the newest advances in technology, including implantable hearing aids.

Cochlear Implant Program
Provides surgical and rehabilitation services for severely hearing impaired children and adults.

NOSE AND SINUS CENTER

Multidisciplinary Medical Treatment of Sinus and Nasal Disorders
Our team includes allergists, surgeons, and infectious disease specialists.

Sinus surgery
Sinus surgery is offered using the latest technology, including minimally invasive endoscopic and image-guided techniques.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TASTE AND SMELL CENTER

World renown and National Institutes of Health funded center dedicated to treating disorders of taste and smell.

ALLERGY CLINIC

The Allergy Clinic
The Allergy Clinic offers a program for the diagnosis and treatment of allergies that can cause persistent problems, including sinusitis, laryngitis, ear infections, inner ear dizziness and hearing loss.

COLORADO VOICE CARE NETWORK

Affiliated with the Denver Center for The Performing Arts and the National Center for Voice and Speech
We provide a full range of state-of-the-art voice services and bring the advanced knowledge of voice research to professional voice users and lay persons.

Medical and Surgical Voice Specialty Care
Includes care of the professional voice, hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis, as well as other voice, speech and swallowing disorders.

Neuromuscular Speech and Voice Disorders Clinic
Provides expert diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders of the vocal tract, including Botox injection of the larynx as treatment for spasmodic dysphonia and the movement disorders of the voice.

Voice Therapy and Rehabilitation
Provided onsite in our office by a certified voice therapist with special expertise in the treatment of professional and injured voices.

HEAD AND NECK TUMOR CENTER

Treatment for all types of head and neck tumors, including skin cancer. Multidisciplinary team approach that includes surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, dentistry, and rehabilitation medicine. Opportunity to participate in innovative treatments and clinical trials.

FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE CENTER

Cosmetic facial plastic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery and surgery for problems caused by trauma or tumors are all available at the Center, as well as surgery for restoration and rehabilitation of facial function.

CENTER FOR SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA

Somnoplasty
And other office-based procedures including laser surgery. Techniques include the Repose System.

THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

The otolaryngologists based at The Children's Hospital have dedicated interests in the health and well-being of children and adolescents. In addition to providing services in the entire spectrum of pediatric ear, nose and throat diseases, several multidisciplinary clinics are available.

SINUS CLINIC

The clinic is established to manage children with chronic and recurrent sinusitis. The clinic is staffed concurrently by an allergist/immunologist, infectious disease consultant and pediatric otolaryngologist.

CLEFT PALATE CLINIC

A team approach to cleft lip/palate and other cranio-facial disorders. A multispecialty clinic that includes a pediatric otolaryngologist and other medical, dental and allied health professionals.

VOICE CLINIC

Focused on managing voice disorders unique to children. Clinic services are provided by a pediatric speech therapist and otolaryngologist.

SLEEP DISORDER CLINIC

A multispecialty management of pediatric sleep disorder, secondary to upper airway obstruction and other sleep disorders. Sub-specialist participation includes pulmonary, respiratory therapy and otolaryngology services. We provide an assortment of diagnostic sleep studies in a modern 4-room sleep laboratory.

Otolaryngology

Herman A. Jenkins, M.D.
Professor and Chair

Clinical Interests:

Adult/Pediatric Ear Disorders, Hearing Loss, Vertigo/Balance Disorders, Facial Nerve Disorders, Acoustic Neuroma, Cranial Base Surgery

Medical School:

Vanderbilt University

Residency:

UCLA Center for Health Sciences

Fellowship:

University of Zurich

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2831

 

Mona M. Abaza, M.D.
Associate Professor

Clinical Interests:

Laryngology, Care of Professional Voice, Hoarseness

Medical School:

The Medical College of Philadelphia

Residency:

University of Medicine and Dentistry, NJ
University of Texas, San Antonio

Fellowship:

American Institute of Voice and Ear Research, Thomas Jefferson University and Graduate Hospital

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2831

John P. Campana, M.D.
Associate Professor

Clinical Interests:

Facial Plastics/Reconstruction, Sinus Surgery, Snoring/Apnea, Head/Neck Tumors, Cleft Lip and Palate

Medical School:

University of Iowa

Residency:

University of Washington

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2856

 

Stephen P. Cass, M.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor

Clinical Interests:

Adult/Pediatric Ear Disorders, Hearing Loss, Vertigo/Balance Disorders, Facial Nerve Disorders, Acoustic Neuroma, Cranial Base Surgery

Medical School:

Wayne State University, Detroit

Residency:

Wayne State University, Detroit

Fellowship:

Michigan Ear Institute

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2831

Carol A. Foster, M.D.
Associate Professor

Clinical Interests:

Dizziness and Balance Rehabilitation

Medical School:

University of California, San Diego

Residency:

University of California, San Diego

Fellowship:

University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center

Fax:

720-848-2831

Bruce W. Jafek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.R.S.M.
Professor

Clinical Interests:

Nasal and Sinus Dysfunction, Sinusitis, Taste and Smell Disorders, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Medical School:

UCLA Medical Center

Residency:

Yale,
UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2831

 

Todd T. Kingdom, M.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Rhinology and Sinus Surgery

Clinical Interests:

Rhinology and Sinus Disorders

Medical School:

Emory University

Residency:

University of California, San Francisco

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2831

 

Arlen D. Meyers, M.D., M.B.A.
Professor

Clinical Interests:

Facial Plastic Surgery, Voice Problems, Head and Neck Cancer, Laser Surgery, Swallowing Disorders

Medical School:

Jefferson Medical College

Graduate School:

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Residency:

University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery

Fax:

720-848-2831

 

John I. Song, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Head and Neck Oncology, UCHSC Cancer Center

Clinical Interests:

Head and Neck Surgery, Skull Base Surgery,Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery,Swallowing Disorders, Rehabilitation after Head and Neck Cancer

Medical School:

New York University

Residency:

UCLA Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh

Board Certification:

Otolaryngology

Fax:

720-848-2831

 

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