Dr. Alexander R. Hansen

Dr. Arffa is a fellowship-trained rhinologist and general otolaryngologist. She is from Pittsburgh, PA, and completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh. She then did her Otolaryngology residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and completed a fellowship in Rhinology at the Sinus and Nasal Institute of Florida in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Arffa enjoys caring for patients with problems in the fields of otolaryngology. She is a specialty-trained sinus specialist capable of caring for patients with complicated sinus problems, such as allergic fungal sinusitis, sinus tumors, inverted papilloma, CSF leak and more. Dr. Arffa is also Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment Certified, allowing her to implant the only FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment that works inside the body to address the root cause of sleep apnea. She is an avid traveler and frequently visits Asia, especially Japan. She also enjoys cooking, artwork and spending time with her family. Dr. Arffa has been recognized as a Top Doc 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Arffa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Septoplasty.

Chad Whited is an Otolaryngologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Whited is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Patrick Slater is an Otolaryngologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Slater is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.