Dennis J. Kitsko, DO

Laura Joyce West, MD, is a specialist in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. West received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in categorical pediatrics, serving as chief resident from 2017-2018, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology, both at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. West is a Pittsburgh native, a die-hard Pittsburgh sports fan, and enjoys spending time outside of work with her husband and son.

Dr. Maguire is an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Maguire received his osteopathic degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a fellowship at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Maguire is interested in airway disorders. As such, he is involved with the Aerodigestive Center. In addition to this research interest, Dr. Maguire is interested in voice and swallowing disorders and is currently working on a study with a fellow pediatric otolaryngologist.

Amanda Stapleton, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and endoscopic sinus and skull base surgeon at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Stapleton is certified in otolaryngology and head and neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC. Dr. Stapleton completed two fellowship training programs after residency. She completed her first fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at UPMC Children's, followed by a fellowship in open and endoscopic skull base surgery at the Center for Cranial Base Surgery at UPMC.