The 20 Best Glossodynia Doctors in Maryland, US

Dr. Natalie A. Earl is an otolaryngologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and Children’s National Medical Center. She practices out of Feldman ENT Group in Chevy Chase, Md. and Germantown, Md. Dr. Earl has an expertise in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery, sinus disease, sinonasal surgery, sleep and snoring disorders, head and neck cancers and pathology, and pediatric otolaryngology. Dr. Earl earned her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Earl is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a diplomate of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, a member of the American Medical Association and a secretary/treasurer for the Washington Metropolitan Otolaryngology Head and Neck Society. Dr. Earl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Burning Mouth Syndrome, and Glossodynia.

Christine Gourin, M.D. M.P.H., is a head and neck surgical oncologist and palliative medicine specialist who treats patients with head and neck tumors, including tumors of the skin, melanoma, oral cavity, larynx, oropharynx, neck, salivary glands, sinuses, and skull base. Dr. Gourin received her medical degree from the State University of New York-Health Science Center at Brooklyn/Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Gourin trained in General Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Vermont, followed by a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, 24 book chapters and two books: Medical and Surgical Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases and The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Head and Neck Cancer. She is on the Editorial Board of The Laryngoscope and is a reviewer for numerous other head and neck surgery journals. Dr. Gourin is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in quality of care and outcomes with a lifelong interest in improved symptom management, communication, access to high-quality affordable care, and palliative medicine in head and neck cancer. She has an active head and neck surgical oncology practice and has been named to America’s Top Physicians and Best Doctors in America annually since 2005. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Supportive Care Clinic. Dr. Gourin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Mark Schneyer is an Otolaryngologist in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Schneyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Hearing Loss.

Andrew Goldstone is an otolaryngologist specializing in evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders for adult and pediatric patients. He has been practicing in Baltimore since 1991. Dr. Goldstone takes great pride in providing compassionate and comprehensive ENT care for patients of all ages. Specialty care with attention to cutting-edge therapies and new approaches while ensuring excellence through use of well-established treatments is the principle upon which he practices. His goal is to develop long-term physician-patient relationships that enhance patient satisfaction and the quality and safety of care. Dr. Goldstone is also a member of several national and local medical societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Goldstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Ruptured Eardrum.

Maie John is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Melanoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Wayne Koch is a national and international leader in head and neck oncologic surgery, caring for patients with cancers of the oral cavity, salivary gland, larynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx and thyroid. Among Dr. Koch's landmark publications are studies demonstrating how key molecular events such as p53 mutation and human papillomavirus (HPV) contribute to the development of head and neck cancer. His peer-reviewed publications include six articles in the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Koch is also involved in humanitarian outreach focused on training surgeons in several African nations. He has served as president of the American Head and Neck Society, the national organization of head and neck cancer surgeons in the USA. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

The primary clinical interests of James Clark lie in comprehensive diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders, with a focus on deglutition difficulties resulting from head and neck cancer. Additionally, Dr. Clark treats a broad spectrum of upper aerodigestive tract disorders, including but not limited to laryngopharyngeal reflux, chronic cough, Zenker’s diverticulum, dysphagia and esophageal motility disorders. Dr. Clark performs minimally invasive in-office procedures such as unsedated transnasal esophagoscopy and sialendoscopy. His research interests encompass innovative technologies for diagnosis and rehabilitation of swallowing disorders. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Mikulicz Disease, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

Matthew Kashima, M.D., specializes in the treatment of diseases of the ears, nose, and throat. Dr. Kashima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

Lee Akst, M.D., specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal botox injection. In the operating room, Dr. Akst specializes in phonosurgery for the treatment of vocal cord disease, with emphasis on voice restoration and improvement. A strong focus of his practice involves the use of pulsed angiolytic lasers, which allow for subspecialized care of laryngeal papillomas, laryngeal dysplasia, and early vocal cord cancers while preserving the quality and strength of the voice. Dr. Akst is a national leader in the field of laryngology and serves in leadership roles for the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He lectures extensively on the treatment of laryngeal disease, teaching other physicians how to care for patients with voice and swallowing concerns. His research interests include the development of robotic laryngeal surgery, the study of voice and swallowing complaints in the elderly, and the advancement of pulsed lasers for the treatment of laryngeal diseases with a focus on leukoplakia. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Akst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

Pryor Brenner is an Otolaryngologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Angela Stonebraker is a General Surgeon in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Stonebraker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Jones Syndrome, Ruptured Eardrum, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Shahid Shamim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Shamim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Anthony Manilla is an Otolaryngologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Manilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Empyema.

Dr. Jessica C. Shen is an otolaryngologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Medical Center. She practices out of Feldman ENT Group in Chevy Chase, Md. and Germantown, Md. Dr. Shen has an expertise in sinus disease and surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, and head and neck oncology. Dr. Shen earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed a residency in otolaryngology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shen earned the American Rhinologic Society resident research grant. Dr. Shen is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, as well as a member of the American Rhinologic Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema.

Brian Hasslinger is a General Surgeon in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Hasslinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Daniel Kelley is a General Surgeon in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

Katherine Day is a General Surgeon in Bel Air, Maryland. Dr. Day is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

David Litman is a General Surgeon in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Litman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroid Nodule, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Jared Tompkins is an Otolaryngologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Laurie Brigandi is an Otolaryngologist in Queenstown, Maryland. Dr. Brigandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glossodynia. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Brigandi is currently accepting new patients.