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These people have been recommended by Howard D. Krein MD, PhD. Click on a picture or name to see their profile and contact them to make an appointment.

Gregory J. Artz, MD

Gregory J. Artz, MD board-certified ENT, is a physician and surgeon in the department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Artz specializes in otology, neurotology, skull base surgery and sinus surgery. Dr. Artz completed a fellowship at the Michigan Ear Institute.

Surgeries that he specializes in, include stapes surgery for otosclerosis, cochlear implants for severe hearing loss in adults, tympanoplasties and mastoidectomies for chronic ear disease, cholesteatoma and surfer's ear, skull base surgery for tumors such as acoustic neuromas menigiomas and epidermoids. 

In addition, Dr. Artz performs general Otolaryngology (ENT) surgeries which includes endoscopic sinus surgery, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy and ear tubes for children.

Dr. Artz also has extensive training and experience evaluating and treating patients with dizziness and vertigo. Disorders of the inner ear that he commonly treats include migraine vertigo, meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) and acoustic neuromas.


Comments from Howard D. Krein MD, PhD:
Dr. Artz works with me at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center features a team of physicians, certified audiologists and technicians that offers comprehensive evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation as well as providing state-of-the-art hearing aid technology and custom ear molds. As a colleague, I highly recommend him.

Kyle W. Fisher, MD

As an ENT specialist, I have interest in diagnosing and treating environmental allergies affecting the Ear, Nose, and Throat. This includes pollens, molds, dust mites, cat, and dog. People think of allergy as "hayfever", with sneezing, runny nose, stuffiness, and itchy eyes. Allergy is also related to chronic ear fluid and infections, ear pain/fullness/pressure, nasal polyps, sinus infections, throat mucous, and voice changes. These symptoms can be caused by other conditions as well. Therefore, a comprehensive history and physical exam is performed in the office. If environmental allergy may be causing your symptoms, testing can be performed to help identify your triggers. The basic treatment approach begins with avoidance of offending allergens and medication to control your symptoms. If this does not help, allergy shots or drops may be recommended. Because each patient is unique, my goal is to help find the best treatment approach for you that helps relieve your symptoms.


Comments from Howard D. Krein MD, PhD:
Dr. Fisher works with me at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. I highly recommend Dr. Fisher for diagnosis and treatment of environmental allergies.


Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD

Dr. Heffelfinger is the Director of both the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and of Head and Neck Microvascular Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
As Assistant Professor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Philadelphia’s prestigious Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Heffelfinger is considered to be an outstanding innovator and teacher. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation surgery, fat transfers, facial augmentation, wrinkle treatment, corrective surgery for facial defects, ear reshaping, microsurgery, reconstruction of cancer patients and extensive post-traumatic deformities.

As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr Heffelfinger specializes solely in plastic surgery of the face, head and neck. As such, his patients are assured of a focused expertise. He treats both children and adults.


Comments from Howard D. Krein MD, PhD:
Dr. Heffelfinger works with me at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. As a colleague, I highly recommend him.

Edmund Pribitkin, MD, FACS

Dr. Pribitkin is a full professor at Thomas Jefferson University. He has been certified by two specialty boards and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, Triological Society and the American College of Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree from the Johns Hopkins University from which he graduated with general and departmental honors in 1982. He completed his medical doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1986 and trained as a resident in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania from 1986 through 1991. He served as a fellow in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center from 1991 to 1992, after which he was recruited to the faculty of Thomas Jefferson University where he serves as the Acadmic Vice-Chairman of the Deparment of Otolaryngology and directs the Otolaryngology Residency Training Program.


Comments from Howard D. Krein MD, PhD:
Dr. Pribitkin works with me at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. As a colleague, I highly recommend him.