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Certified Audiologist - Sharon Berry
| SHARON M. BERRY, Au.D., CCC-A |
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EDUCATION |
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| 2007 | Salus University Doctor of Audiology |
| 1994 - 1996 | University of Maryland Master of Arts in Audiology Bachelor of Arts in Hearing and Speech Sciences |
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| 2008 - present | Virgin Islands Hearing & Balance Center |
| 1997 - 2007 | Children’s National Medical Center, Washington DC Audiologist |
| 1996 - 1997 | Feldman, Oringher Otolaryngology, Washington DC Clinical Fellow |
| 1996 - 1997 | Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC Clinical Fellow |
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Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Audiology state licensure currently held in Virginia |
Certified Audiologist - Jessica K. Hamilton
| JESSICA K. HAMILTON, Au.D., CCC-A |
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EDUCATION |
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| 2019 - 2023 | University of Northern Colorado Doctor of Audiology |
| 2015 - 2018 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Bachelors of Communication Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Minor in Biology |
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| 2023 - present | Virgin Islands Ear, Nose & Throat |
| 2022 - 2023 | Denver Ear Associates, Englewood CO Fourth Year Externship |
| 2022 | Kaiser Permanente, Denver CO Third year medical internship |
| 2022 | Cherry Creek School District, Greenwood Village CO Third year educational internship |
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2023 |
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Audiology state licensure currently held in Colorado |
| 2022 | Lyric |
| 2021 | Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) |
Jessica is thrilled to be a part of the VI ENT team. She looks forward to providing individualized hearing health care to the Virgin Islands community.
Physician Assistant/Clinical Supervisor Kelli H. Smolarz, PA-C
Kelli H. Smolarz, PA-C is a certified physician assistant. She attended undergrad at Texas A&M University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. She obtained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She continued her studies by completing the Norwalk Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine PA Surgical Residency program, where she received the Linda Brandt Memorial Award for compassion and dedication to patient care as well as the Medical Writing Award.
Before joining the team at Virgin Islands ENT, Kelli spent over 5 years at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas in the Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, alongside the most well-respected surgeons in their field. She has extensive experience in both the outpatient clinical setting as well as the operating room.
Kelli is enthusiastic about her role in the VI ENT team as Clinical Supervisor and is committed to continuing a high standard of patient care for the Virgin Islands community.
Dr. Smolarz’ Curriculum Vitae
| Employment: | ||
| 2010-Present | Virgin Islands Ear, Nose, and Throat | St. Thomas, VI |
| Education: | ||
| 2013 | American Academy of Otolarynogology Allergy | Vancouver, CA |
| AAOA Fellow | ||
| 2006-2010 | University of Texas Otolaryngology Residency |
Houston, TX |
| Board Certified | ||
| 2005-2006 | Louisiana State University Otolaryngology Residency |
Shreveport, LA |
| 2004-2005 | Louisiana State University General Surgery (Internship) |
Shreveport, LA |
| 2000-2004 | University of Texas Medical Branch |
Galveston, TX |
| Medical Doctor | ||
| 1998 | Universidad de Catolica | Valparaiso, Chile |
| 1995-1998 | University of Texas | Austin, TX |
| B.A. Microbiology | ||
| 1997 | University of Granada | Granada, Spain |
| 1994 – 1995 | Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX |
| Awards | ||
| Adam T. Ross Memorial Grant Award for service and leadership in the Residents and Fellows section of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery | ||
| 2nd Place, UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, June, 2010 | ||
| 1st Place, UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, June, 2009 | ||
| Scholarships | ||
| Nov. 2007 | American Medical Association House of Delegate 61th Interim Meeting Travel Grant |
Honolulu, HI |
| Sept. 2007 | American Academy of Otolaryngology Travel Grant |
Washington, D.C. |
| Mar. 2007 | Washington Advocacy Meeting Travel Grant |
Washington, D.C. |
| Nov. 2006 | American Medical Association House of Delegate 60th Interim Meeting Travel Grant |
Las Vegas, NV |
| Sept. 2006 | American Academy of Otolaryngology Travel Grant |
Toronto, Canada |
| Mar. 2006 | Washington Advocacy Meeting Travel Grant |
Washington, D.C. |
| Positions Held | ||
| July 2006 – July 2010 | Resident liaison between UT-Houston Department of Otorhinolaryngology and AAO-HNS | |
| Nov. 2007 - Nov. 2008 | American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS American Medical Association Delegate |
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| Nov. 2007 - Nov. 2008 | American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS Credentials Committee Member |
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| Nov. 2007 - Nov. 2008 | American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS American Medical Association Delegate |
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| Oct. 2007 - Oct. 2008 | American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS Infectious Disease Committee Member |
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| Nov. 2006 | American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS Board of Governors - Alternate Delegate |
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| Sept. 2005 - Sept. 2006 | American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS Board of Governors - Public Relations Officer |
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| July 2005 – July 2006 | Resident liaison between LSUS Department of Otolaryngology and AAO-HNS | |
| Professional Memberships | ||
| July 2015 – Present | American Rhinologic Society | |
| July 2010 – Present | American Academy of Sleep Medicine | |
| Jan. 2010 – Present | American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy | |
| July 2007 – Present | American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery | |
| July 2004 - Present | American Academy of Otolaryngology - HNS | |
| Published Articles | ||
| Malignant head and neck paragangliomas: is there an optimal treatment strategy? Moskovic DJ, Smolarz JR, Stanley D, Jimenez C, Williams MD, Hanna EY, Kupferman ME. Head Neck Oncol. 2010 Sep 23;2:23. | ||
| Paraganglioma of the endolarynx: a rare tumor in an uncommon location. Smolarz JR, Hanna EY, Williams MD, Kupferman ME. Head Neck Oncol. 2010 Jan 19;2:2. | ||
| Published Abstracts | ||
| Malignant Paragangliomas: The M.D. Anderson experience, Joseph R. Smolarz, M.D., Douglas Stanley, Ehab Y. Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S., Michelle D. Williams, M.D., Camilo Jiminez, M.D., Michael E. Kupferman, M.D., Submitted to UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition | ||
| Laryngeal Paragangliomas: A 35 year review, Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., Ehab Y. Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S., Michael E. Kupferman, M.D., AAO-HNS annual meeting booklet | ||
| High Resolution Thin Cut Computed Tomographic (HRCT) Scan of the Temporal Bone: A Cost Versus Benefit Analysis, Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., Gale Gardner, M.D., Triological Society Combined Section Meeting Booklet, p. 147, Feb. 2007 | ||
| High Frequency Percussive Ventilation with Systemic Heparin Improves Short Term Survival in an LD100 Sheep Model of ARDS, Wang D, Zwischenberger JB, Deyo DJ, Alpard SK, Smolarz JR, Traber DL, Journal of Burn Care Rehabilitation, The Official Journal of the American Burn Association, 2002 23:S52 | ||
| Initial Performance Evaluation of a Perfluoropolymer Coated Gas Exchanger for CO2 Removal, Hussein N. Yamani, DongFang Wang, Scott K. Alpard, Joseph R. Smolarz, Yolanda B. Ajala, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, 43th Annual National Student Research Forum Publication, pp. 34,79, 1st Place Overall in the Poster Session Category at the National Student Research Forum, April 2002 | ||
| High-Frequency Percussive Ventilation vs. Arteriovenous Carbon Dioxide Removal in a LD100 Model of ARDS, Joseph R. Smolarz, DongFang Wang, Scott K. Alpard, Hussein N. Yamani, Yolanda B. Ajala, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, AMSA Poster Session Booklet, p. 38, March 2002, 43th Annual National Student Research Forum Publication, pp. 21, 39, April 2002 | ||
| Yamani HN, Wang D, Alpard SK, Smolarz JR, Ajala YB, Zwischenberger JB. Initial Performance Evaluation of a Perfluoropolymer Coated Gas Exchanger for CO2 Removal. Prepared for MSSRP, June 2001. | ||
| Ajala YB, Wang D, Alpard SK, Yamani HN, Smolarz JR, Zwischenberger JB. Feasibility Study of Chronic Arteriovenous Carbon Dioxide Removal for Severe Respiratory Failure. Prepared for MSSRP, June 2001 | ||
| Poster/ Oral Presentations | ||
| UT-Houston Resident Research Competition, Houston, TX, Oral Presentation, June, 2010 | ||
| UT-Houston Resident Manuscript Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, June, 2010 | ||
| AAO-HNS annual meeting, San Diego, C.A., Poster, October, 2009 | ||
| UT-Houston Resident Manuscript Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, June, 2009 | ||
| Houston Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons Resident Research Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, April, 2009 | ||
| Texas Academy of Otolaryngology Manuscript Competition, Dallas TX, Manuscript, March 2009 | ||
| UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, June, 2008, 1st Place | ||
| Houston Society of Otolaryngology Resident Research Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, May, 2008 | ||
| AAO-HNS annual meeting, Washington, D.C., Poster, September, 2007 | ||
| UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition, Houston, TX, Manuscript, June, 2007, 3rd Place | ||
| Triological Society, Combined Sections Meeting, Marco Island FL, Poster, February, 2007 | ||
| Resident Research Forum, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA, Oral Presentation, June 2006 | ||
| American Burn Association, Chicago, IL, Poster, April, 2002 | ||
| NSRF, National Student Research Forum, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Oral Presentation/ Manuscript, April, 2002 | ||
| Seventh Annual AMSA Poster Session, Houston, TX, Poster, March, 2002 | ||
| MSSRP, 2001 Medical Student Summer Research Program, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Poster, July 2001 | ||
| Submitted Manuscripts | ||
| Evaluation of tongue base collapse by ultrasonography: A pilot study; Joseph R. Smolarz, M.D., Michael W. Moore, Samer Fakhri, M.D., Martin J. Citardi, M.D., Ron J. Karni, M.D. | ||
| Malignant Paragangliomas: The M.D. Anderson experience, Joseph R. Smolarz, M.D., Douglas Stanley, Ehab Y. Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S., Michelle D. Williams, M.D., Camilo Jiminez, M.D., Michael E. Kupferman, M.D., Submitted to UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition | ||
| Laryngopharyngeal Paragangliomas: A 35 year review, Joseph R. Smolarz, M.D., Ehab Y. Hanna, M.D., F.A.C.S., Michelle D. Williams, M.D., Michael E. Kupferman, M.D., Submitted to Head & Neck: Journal for The Sciences & Specialties of The Head and Neck, the Houston Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons Resident Research Competition, and the UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition | ||
| High Resolution Thin Cut Computed Tomographic (HRCT) Scan of the Temporal Bone: A Cost Versus Benefit Analysis, Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., Gale Gardner, M.D., Submitted to the UT Houston Resident Manuscript Competition | ||
| High-Frequency Percussive Ventilation vs. Arteriovenous Carbon Dioxide Removal in a LD100 Model of ARDS, Joseph R. Smolarz, Dongfang Wang, Scott K. Alpard, Hussein N. Yamani, Casey M. Smolarz, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, Submitted to National Student Research Forum | ||
| IRB Protocols | ||
| High Resolution Thin Cut Computed Tomographic (HRCT) Scan of the Temporal Bone: A Cost Versus Benefit Analysis, Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., Gale Gardner, M.D. | ||
| Testing the Validity of the Mueller Maneuver by Ultrasound Guided Cephalometry in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Joseph Ryan Smolarz, M.D., Samer Fakhri, M.D. | ||
| Grand Rounds | ||
| Sept. 2009 | Medial Orbital Wall Fractures Myth, Fallacy and Truth |
UT-Houston |
| Dec, 2008 | Cephalometrics: Trauma Applications | UT-Houston |
| Oct. 2008 | Chemical Peels | UT-Houston |
| April. 2008 | Blepharoplasty | UT-Houston |
| Nov. 2007 | Head and Neck Surgical Wound Infections | M.D. Anderson |
| Oct. 2007 | Head and Neck Surgical Wound Infections | UT-Houston |
| May 2007 | Paraganglioma | M.D. Anderson |
| Jan. 2007 | Scar Wars | UT-Houston |
| Sep. 2006 | Immunology in Allergic Disease | UT-Houston |
| Feb. 2006 | Immunology in Allergic Disease | LSU-HSC |
| Nov. 2005 | Genetic Hearing Loss | LSU-HSC |
| Aug. 2005 | Neoplasms of the Nose and Paranasal Sinus: What you need to know | LSU-HSC |
| Meetings/Courses | ||
| Sept. 2015 | American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting | Dallas, TX |
| Sept. 2015 | American Rhinologic Society Annual Meeting | Dallas, TX |
| July 2015 | ARS - Summer Sinus Symposium | Chicago, IL |
| Sept. 2014 | Ultrasound For Surgeons: Basic | Orlando, FL |
| April 2014 | Endoscopic Surgery of the Sinuses, Eustation Tube, and Ear | Boston, MA |
| April 2014 | Entellus – LIVE training with Dr. Gould | St Louis, MO |
| Sept. 2013 | American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting | Vancouver, CA |
| Sept. 2013 | American Academy of Otolarygology Allergy and Fellowship Exam | Vancouver, CA |
| August 2013 | Allscripts Conference | Chicago, IL |
| Feb. 2013 | AAOA - Maintenance of Certification | Dallas, TX |
| March 2012 | Entellus – Cadaver Dissection | St Thomas, VI |
| March 2012 | BAHA training | St Thomas, VI |
| Jan. 2012 | Training for Airvance and Pillar Procedure - Medtronic | Jacksonville, FL |
| Dec. 2011 | AAOA Advanced Allergy Course | Austin, TX |
| Nov. 2011 | Aviation Medical Certification Standards and Procedures Training | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Nov. 2011 | Basic Seminar for Aviation Medical Examiners | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Oct. 2011 | Clinical Aerospace Physiology Review | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Sept. 2011 | AAOA Annual Meeting | San Francisco, CA |
| April 2011 | Osler Board Preparation Course | Chicago, IL |
| Feb. 2011 | North American Rhinology & Allergy | Puerto Rico |
| March 2010 | Pan American Allergy Conference | Woodlands, TX |
| Feb. 2010 | Current Topics in Sleep Medicine | Phoenix, AZ |
| Feb. 2010 | AOA – 2010 Allergy Education | Dallas, TX |
| Jan. 2010 | Zupko Coding Course | Dallas, TX |
| Sept. 2009 | Medtronics - Midas Rex Temporal Bone Course | Ft. Worth, TX |
| Sept. 2009 | Maxillofacial Trauma Course | Houston, TX |
| March 2009 | UT Houston Sinus Anatomy Course | Houston, TX |
| March 2009 | Rodeo Rhinoplasty Course | Houston, TX |
| July 2008 | Minimally Invasive New Technology In Oncologic Surgery (MINTOS) Course | Houston, TX |
| April 2008 | UT Houston Temporal Bone Course | Houston, TX |
| Nov. 2007 | American Medical Association House of Delegate 61th Interim Meeting |
Honolulu, HI |
| Oct. 2007 | Medtronics - Midas Rex High Speed Instrumentation Course |
Ft. Worth, TX |
| Oct. 2007 | Medtronics - Midas Rex Approaches to Skull Base Disease Course |
Ft. Worth, TX |
| Sept. 2007 | American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting | Washington, D.C. |
| Sept. 2007 | Essentials in Facial Plastic Surgery | Washington, D.C. |
| Mar. 2007 | Washington Advocacy Meeting | Washington, D.C. |
| Nov. 2006 | American Medical Association House of Delegate 60th Interim Meeting |
las Vegas, NV |
| Nov. 2006 | Current Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery | Houston, TX |
| Sept. 2006 | Maxillofacial Trauma Course | Houston, TX |
| Sept. 2006 | American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting | Toronto, Canada |
| Mar. 2006 | Washington Advocacy Meeting | Washington, D.C. |
| Oct. 2005 | Laryngeal Surgery and Voice Rehabilitation Course | Boston, MA |
| Hospital Privileges | ||
| 2010 - Present | Roy Lester Schneider Hospital | St Thomas, VI |
| Training Hospitals | ||
| 2006 – 2010 | Memorial Hermann | Houston, TX |
| 2006 – 2010 | Children’s Memorial Hermann | Houston, TX |
| 2006 – 2010 | M.D. Anderson | Houston, TX |
| 2006 – 2010 | Lyndon B. Johnson | Houston, TX |
| Emergency Medical Training | ||
| August 2014 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support | |
| Volunteer Work | ||
| June 2013 | HOPE - Health Fair | St Thomas, VI |
| Licenses | ||
| Virgin Islands Board of Medical Examiners | 1634 | |
| Texas State Board of Medical Examiners | M4553 | |
| Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | MD.200496 | |
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