Daniel I. Gerges, MD, Otolaryngologist

Erin Ostby, MD, is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the University of Vermont of Medical Center in Burlington. In addition to her clinical interests, which include nasal obstruction and adult and pediatric facial trauma, she often cares for patients who are in need of rhinoplasty, nasal septal surgery, facelifts and or neck lifts, cosmetic facial surgery, otoplasty, facial trauma reconstruction, facial skin cancer reconstruction, cosmetic neuromodulator injections, and cosmetic injectable dermal fillers. Dr. Ostby’s goal is to help her patients look and feel their very best. She works to truly understand her patients’ goals of care, and to help each patient understand their condition and both the surgical and non-surgical options available to them for treatment. She says that one of the most rewarding parts of being a facial plastic surgeon is “developing longstanding relationships with her patients and having the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing, as well as their confidence.” She strives to provide an integrative approach toward her patients’ health and facial rejuvenation by incorporating lifestyle 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 read her work by visiting the National Library of Medicine. Dr. Ostby’s research interests include rhinoplasty techniques and outcomes, nutrition and aging, quality of life outcomes, and lifestyle medicine. Read more about surgical services at UVM Medical Center.

Dr. William Brundage is an otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon and division chief of Otolaryngology at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He is also associate professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. Dr. Brundage treats patients with head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disease, salivary gland disease and chronic ear disease. His specialty includes Sialendoscopy, which is an endoscopy of the salivary ducts, a procedure using a scope with a tiny camera on the end to look at the salivary gland. Dr. Brundage enjoys working in otolaryngology (ears, nose and throat) and managing both medical and surgical problems of the head and neck. He finds it rewarding to work in an academic medical center where he has the privilege of working with and helping to train dedicated, enthusiastic medical students and residents as he believes this enhances the care the medical center provides and greatly benefits his patients. Learn more about Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) at the UVM Medical Center.

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.