Dr. Lisa S. Ayers

Kenneth Altman, MD, PhD, is chair of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery for the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute and a professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.|Dr. Altman earned a doctorate in biomedical engineering and his medical degree from Duke University. He completed a residency in Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in Laryngology & Care of the Professional Voice at Vanderbilt University.|Dr. Altman is a board certified, nationally known authority on laryngology, care of the professional voice, cough and dysphagia. He has published articles and chapters in over 140 peer-reviewed journals and books, edited 2 books and delivered presentations at more than 260 conferences and courses. Dr. Altman is secretary/treasurer of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and past president of the American Laryngological Association (ALA). He is also a fellow of the ALA, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Rhinologic Society and the Triological Society.|Dr. Altman’s research interests include pre-malignant vocal fold disease, chronic cough and dysphagia in the presence of neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Altman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perichondritis. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Hassan Paknezhad is an Otolaryngologist in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paknezhad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perichondritis. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Salivary Duct Stones, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Paknezhad is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Eisler is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her clinical interests include facial cosmetic surgery, laser surgery, rhinoplasty and facial trauma and paralysis. Her research interests include outcomes research. Dr. Eisler obtained her medical degree from George Washington University. She completed her residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics. She completed her fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of South Florida. Dr. Eisler is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Eisler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Perichondritis. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Nasal Flaring.