Our suite of available services includes the most up-to-date options for management of all adult and pediatric conditions of the ears, nose, and throat, including allergy diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, we have specialists who provide expert head and neck and facial plastic services. Finally, our staff includes highly-trained providers for your hearing and speech pathology needs. We have five convenient... Read More about Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy

Pursuing a career in medicine allowed me to combine my fascination with the anatomy and physiology of the human body with my love for caring for people. I chose specifically to become a physician assistant (PA) because the training is robust and focuses on a collaborative care model. I believe patients deserve to understand their health, medical conditions, and treatment... Read More about Caitlin Heredia, PA-C

As a board-certified head and neck surgeon, I focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat cancers. My interest in preserving patient function led me to pursue a fellowship in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) at the University of Pennsylvania. Before that, I completed a fellowship in minimally invasive, endoscopic skull base surgery at The Ohio State University Skull Base Center.... Read More about Mihir R. Patel, MD

I am an otolaryngologist with fellowship training in surgical oncology of the head and neck and microvascular reconstruction. I also hold an M.Phil degree in History and Philosophy of Science. Broadly, I am in interested in the use of narrative, storytelling, and reflective writing to understand the impact of head and neck cancer on patients, families, trainees, and providers. I... Read More about C. Alessandra Colaianni, MD, MPhil

Drawn to medicine by my love for science and problem-solving, I've always enjoyed working with people and fixing things. My philosophy is simple: listen to the patient. When I am not at the office, I enjoy gardening, reading, walking, traveling to places on my bucket list and spending time with grandchildren.

I chose to become a physician because I was deeply motivated by the opportunity to combine science with service—to apply cutting-edge knowledge to improve the lives of individuals facing serious illness. Early in my training, I was particularly drawn to oncology because of the complexity of cancer biology and the opportunity to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with patients during some... Read More about Robert "Bob" L. Ferris, MD, PhD

I became an advanced practice provider to provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based care to patients and families seeking evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and surveillance related to head and neck mass, lesion and/or cancer.

I became a physician assistant because I have an interest in medicine and passion for people. I love building relationships with my patients and having a positive impact on their lives. Whether that is through being present and listening to their concerns, or performing a procedure, I aspire for my patients to feel comfortable and cared for. I have learned... Read More about Brittany N. Wurst, PA-C

Our suite of available services includes the most up-to-date options for management of all adult and pediatric conditions of the ears, nose, and throat, including allergy diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, we have specialists who provide expert head and neck and facial plastic services. Finally, our staff includes highly-trained providers for your hearing and speech pathology needs. We have five convenient... Read More about Raleigh Capitol Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy

As a board-certified head and neck surgeon, I focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat cancers. My interest in preserving patient function led me to pursue a fellowship in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) at the University of Pennsylvania. Before that, I completed a fellowship in minimally invasive, endoscopic skull base surgery at The Ohio State University Skull Base Center.... Read More about Mihir R. Patel, MD

I am an otolaryngologist with fellowship training in surgical oncology of the head and neck and microvascular reconstruction. I also hold an M.Phil degree in History and Philosophy of Science. Broadly, I am in interested in the use of narrative, storytelling, and reflective writing to understand the impact of head and neck cancer on patients, families, trainees, and providers. I... Read More about C. Alessandra Colaianni, MD, MPhil

Drawn to medicine by my love for science and problem-solving, I've always enjoyed working with people and fixing things. My philosophy is simple: listen to the patient. When I am not at the office, I enjoy gardening, reading, walking, traveling to places on my bucket list and spending time with grandchildren.

I became an advanced practice provider to provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based care to patients and families seeking evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and surveillance related to head and neck mass, lesion and/or cancer.