Deane Ethan Rankin, MD - North Country Otolaryngology

Dr. George Kurien is a neuro-otologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. He specializes in otology (diseases of the ear), skull base surgery, cochlear implantation and general otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat). His research interest lies in medical education and cochlear implants. Dr. Kurien believes the physician-patient relationship to be the most rewarding when there is an environment of mutual respect and trust. Learn more about ENT at the UVM Medical Center.

Erin Ostby, MD,is afacial plastic and reconstructive surgeonat the University of Vermont of Medical Center in Burlington.In addition to herclinical interests,which includenasal obstructionand adult and pediatric facial trauma,she often cares for patientswhoare in need ofrhinoplasty, nasal septal surgery, faceliftsand or neck lifts, cosmetic facial surgery, otoplasty, facial trauma reconstruction, facial skin cancerreconstruction,cosmeticneuromodulator injections, andcosmeticinjectable dermal fillers.Dr. Ostbys goal is to help her patients look and feel their very best.She worksto truly understandher patients goals of care,andto helpeachpatientunderstandtheir conditionandboththe surgical and non-surgical options available to them for treatment.Shesaysthatone of the most rewardingpartsof being a facial plastic surgeon isdeveloping longstanding relationships withherpatients and having the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing,as well as their confidence.She strives to provide an integrative approach toward her patientshealth and facial rejuvenationbyincorporatinglifestyle and nutritional regimens into her treatment recommendations,in order to enhance healthy gene expression and to promote long-lasting,natural beauty from within.Beyond her clinical work,she has conducted research on a number of topics. You can readher workby visiting theNational Library of Medicine. Dr. Ostbys research interestsinclude rhinoplasty techniques and outcomes,nutrition and aging,quality of life outcomes,andlifestyle medicine.Read more aboutsurgical servicesat UVM Medical Center.