Allessio, Amanda

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is a part of UNC School of Medicine. Established in 1952, it offers services through various divisions, such as otology, neurotology and skull surgeries, facial plastic and reconstructive surgeries, and pediatric otolaryngology, rhinology, allergy and sinus surgeries. The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery also has other divisions that include head and neck oncology and voice and a swallowing disorders treatment division. The department provides a range of clinical programs, such as treatment of ears and hearing disorders, cochlear implants, speech pathology, audiology, and sleep disorders and snoring treatment. The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery is located in Chapel Hill, N.C.

I chose to become a physician assistant for the ability to practice in different medical/surgical specialties, as well as for the work-life balance the career provides. My areas of interest include burn surgery, orthopedics, trauma and urgent care medicine. When I am not at the office, I enjoy ceramics, cooking, running, swimming and music.

My career interests focus on the ever expanding role of endoscopy in the treatment of complex gastrointestinal diseases. Many conditions which were previously treated with surgery and/or external drains are gaining endoscopic approaches, which can be less invasive and better tolerated. Through the advancement of this field I hope to expand ways we can help our patients battle and recover from often debilitating disease.