Dr. Barbara J. Kreel

Philosophy of care | I believe in giving each patient time to explain their problem and then working with them to find safe, effective solutions. Informative and comprehensive discussions with my patients, plus quality care, yields long-lasting and trusting relationships. | Why I entered medicine | I always felt my role in life was to help others. Growing up with a physician father, I experienced the satisfaction being a doctor gave him and I wanted the same for myself. | Community involvement | I organize and run school fundraisers and charity programs. During the holiday season, I volunteer with meal delivery. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my two children, watching my daughter play volleyball and hearing her sing in an a cappella group at school. I spend time cycling and exercising in my time off. I am also very lucky to have many family members in the area. Dr. Scharf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Infant Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

Dr. Azeredo is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology subspecializing in otology. His clinical interests include cochlear implants, BAHA implants and vertigo/dizziness. Dr. Azeredo attended the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at the same institute. Dr. Azeredo is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He speaks English and Portuguese. Dr. Azeredo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, and Ruptured Eardrum.

Philosophy of care | My goal is treating others as I would like to be treated; the Golden Rule still works. Every person I meet (including colleagues, staff and students) needs to be treated with kindness, compassion and dignity. | Why I entered medicine | I have the ability to change lives and to save lives. | Community involvement | My wife, daughters and I are very active in the church; our faith is incredibly important to us. I believe it is important to build bridges to the community with volunteer work and outreach. | Personal interests | I enjoy working out, hiking, walking the dogs and reading. Dr. Samy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholesteatoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Nerve Decompression.