Dr. Zachary Zimmerman

Jason Brant, MD, is a UW Health otolaryngologist (earn, nose and throat specialist). He specializes in otology and neurotology, which means he focuses on ear-related conditions and surgeries involving the side of the skull. Dr. Brant is also an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where he takes part in research and teaching.Dr. Brant’s main medical focus is helping people with hearing problems. He treats patients with hearing loss, balance issues and ear infections. He performs surgeries such as repairing eardrums, removing infections and placing cochlear implants for those who cannot benefit from hearing aids. He also works closely with neurosurgeons on complex cases involving the skull and brain.When caring for patients, Dr. Brant believes in teamwork and listening. He takes time to explain all treatment options and helps patients choose what works best for their lives. He believes that every patient’s goals are important and works with them to make sure they feel heard and supported throughout their care.Outside of work, Dr. Brant enjoys sailing. He grew up around boats and is now trying to spend more time on the water through local sailing programs. He also enjoys spending time with his family, including his two children, who keep him busy and active.My approach to taking care of patients is to really make sure they feel heard. Their goals are our goals, and we work as a team to get them where they want to be. Dr. Brant is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meniere Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Brant is board certified in Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery and Neurotology.

Dr. Joel H. Blumin is a Fellowship trained,Board Certified Otolaryngologist/Head & Neck Surgeon who has a clinical emphasis in treating patients with voice and throat problems. He is the Chief of the Division of Laryngology & Professional Voice and professor in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences. He sees patients of all ages.Dr. Blumin graduated from the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in 1993. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society in 1992. Following medical school, he went back to his home of Los Angeles, CA for a residency in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery at UCLA. As a resident, he received multiple awards for excellence in both teaching and research.After his residency he stayed at UCLA to become the first Fellow in Laryngology, Voice Disorders, and Bronchoesophagology under the mentorship of Dr. Gerald S. Berke. During this two-year Fellowship, he honed his diagnostic and surgical skills within the subspecialty of Laryngology.At the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Blumin focuses his practice on diseases of the larynx and treatment of vocal professionals in all walks of life. He has a special interest and has been nationally recognized for his care of patients with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurologic disorder of the larynx. He also treats patients with airway stenosis, head & neck cancer, swallowing disorders, and tumors of the larynx.He also enjoys his role as an academic otolaryngologist, teaching residents and medical students the art and the science of medical practice. His research interests lie in neurolaryngology, laryngeal biomechanics and spasmodic dysphonia. He is a member of the council of theAmerican Laryngological Association.Dr. Blumin has a simple philosophy of patient care that was passed to him from his mentors: treat every patient as if they were your mother or father. He will carefully explain a patient's diagnosis, discuss treatment options in terms they can understand, and generate a collaborative plan. Dr. Blumin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngitis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Blumin is board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Blumin is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Aakalu serves as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and is an ophthalmologist and oculofacial plastic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He subsequently completed residency and fellowship training at University of Illinois Chicago, where he later held multiple leadership roles. He went on to serve as section leader and medical director of Eye Plastics, Orbital, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery at the University of Michigan.Dr. Aakalu’s clinical interests include functional and aesthetic eyelid and facial surgery, thyroid eye disease, orbital and periorbital neoplastic conditions, and lacrimal surgery.An internationally recognized clinician-scientist, Dr. Aakalu has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and has received funding from the NIH, Department of Defense, and the VA. His research focuses on ocular surface disease and translational therapeutics for rare conditions such as Niemann-Pick disease type C. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a Gold Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has also contributed extensively to national organizations, including service with the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Aakalu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, and Graves Disease. Dr. Aakalu is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aakalu is currently accepting new patients.