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Leadership

The Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is guided by a dedicated leadership team that advances excellence in patient care, education, and research. Department leadership provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and academic stewardship that support faculty, trainees, and staff while aligning departmental priorities with the broader mission of MUSC.

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Robert F. Labadie, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

Dr. Labadie is an otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor, who specializes in treatment of ear diseases and has a passion for cochlear implants which are implantable, electronic devices which restore hearing to patients with certain forms of deafness. In addition to being a medical doctor, Dr. Labadie has a PhD in bioengineering and has used that skill set to design and perform studies to improve outcomes for patients with cochlear implants.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he went to college at the University of Notre Dame where he studied mechanical engineering and returned home to do both his MD and PhD at the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill following which he joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he practiced for 20 years before being recruited to MUSC to become the chair of otolaryngology in January of 2022.

Dr. Labadie is the author of more than 175 peer-reviewed papers, more than a dozen patents, multiple book chapters, and a textbook on image-guided surgery. He has presented his research nationally and internationally and has ongoing support from the National Institutes of Health for his research. He is a member of The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a fellow of The American College of Surgeons, The American Otological Society, The American Neurotology Society, The Triological Society, and the international group Collegium Oto–Rhino–Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum.

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Business Office

Lindley Pennekamp

Vice Chair for Finance & Administration
mail evanslin@musc.edu call 843-792-2025

Catherine Joy Hanhauser

Director of Development
mail hanhause@musc.edu call 843-792-5332

Makenzie Mulbry

Finance Manager
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Sydney Gibbs

Grants Manager
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Amy Baldridge

Grants Administrator
mail baldrida@musc.edu call 843-876-1686

Brian Vaughters

Grants Administrator
mail vaughter@musc.edu

Kimberly Reed

Procurement
mail reedki@musc.edu call 843-792-7977

Pamela Teachey

Procurement
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Marketing

Alison Padlan-Malm

Integrated Marketing Campaign Manager
mail padlangi@musc.edu

Administrative Assistants & Program Coordinators

Lisa Nelson

Administrative Coordinator to: Robert F. Labadie, M.D., Ph.D., MMHC, FACS, Department Chair Lindley Pennekamp, Vice Chair for Finance & Administration
mail nelsonl@musc.edu call 843-792-7161

Carrianne Allen

Administrative Coordinator to: Ted A. Meyer, M.D., Ph.D. Peter R. Dixon, M.D. Habib G. Rizk, M.D. Clinical Operations
mail allecarr@musc.edu call 843-876-0112

Julia Black, MSW

Program Coordinator, Cleft & Craniofacial Team
Social Work
mail toumey@musc.edu

Mark Bouknight

Administrative Assistant to: Jason G. Newman, M.D. Ph.D. Greer Albergotti, M.D. Alexandra Kejner, M.D., FACS Michael Bobian, M.D. Byung Joo Lee, D.D.S.
mail bouknigh@musc.edu call 843-792-0719

Jhonal Britt

Administrative Coordinator to: Mohamed Abdelwahab, M.D., Ph.D. Ashli K. O'Rourke, M.D. Lucinda A. Halstead, M.D. Kirsten D. Meenan, M.D. Sleep Surgery Program
mail poweljho@musc.edu call 843-792-6755

Tanya Byers

Residency & Fellowship Coordinator
mail byerst@musc.edu call 843-876-0791

Michelle Czulada

Otolaryngology Student Coordinator Administrative Assistant to: Ted R. McRackan, M.D. Rodney J. Schlosser, M.D. Zachary M. Soler, M.D. Alison Yu, M.D.
mail czulada@musc.edu call 843-792-7162

Sherice Pagan

Administrative Coordinator to: Krishna G. Patel, M.D., Ph.D. Michelle S. Hwang, M.D. Judith M. Skoner, M.D.
mail pagansh@musc.edu call 843-792-6012

Debra Mack

Administrative Coordinator Adult Audiology Vestibular Program
mail poinsetd@musc.edu call 843-876-1308

Rachel Muckelvaney

Administrative Coordinator to: David R. White, M.D. Clarice S. Clemmens, M.D. William Carroll, M.D. Phayvanh Pecha, M.D.
mail muckelvr@musc.edu call 843-792-7343

Kimberly Reed

Procurement
mail reedki@musc.edu call 843-792-7977

Pamela Teachey

Procurement
mail teacheyp@musc.edu call 843-792-8376

Brittney Segar

mail segar@musc.edu call 843-985-0358

Elise Wilson

Cochlear Implants Coordinator
mail forsberc@musc.edu call 843-792-5931

Sarah Haslett

Cochlear Implant Coordinator
mail chinlund@musc.edu

Jordyn Parker

Hearing Business Manager
mail parkejor@musc.edu

Surgery Scheduling

Nekeesha Quirk

Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Laryngology Rhinology & Sinus
mail grene@musc.edu call 843-876-5348

Sequoia Brown

Pediatric ENT
mail brownseq@musc.edu call 843-876-9007

Quaneshia Dixon

mail dixonq@musc.edu

Patrese Doctor

Otology/Neurotology
mail doctpatr@musc.edu call 843-876-9625

Our Faculty

Audiology

Audiology faculty provide comprehensive hearing and balance services, supporting clinical care, education, and research that advance diagnostic and rehabilitative practices. Explore comprehensive hearing and balance services. 

Kimberly A. Orr, AuD, CCC-A
Kara Leyzac. AuD, Ph.D., CCC-A
Kelly Anderson, AuD, CCC-A
Hannah R. Fischer, AuD, CCC-A
Elizabeth L. Camposeo, AuD, CCC-A
Meghan Carter, AuD
Danielle M. Cassel, AuD
Madison Collier, AuD, CCC-A
Kaylene King Frenette, AuD CCC-A
Hannah Fischer, AuD, CCC-A
 Claire Hauschildt, AuD, CCC-A
Mary Laing Holland, AuD
Sierra J. Morrow, AuD, CCC-A
Elizabeth Pahgiannis Vass, AuD, CCC-A
 Megan Perro, AuD, CCC-A
 Elizabeth A. Poth, AuD, CCC-A
Nicole Ritter, AuD, CCC-A
Michelle L. Sewell, AuD, CCC-A
Christine C. Strange, AuD, CCC-A
Annabell E. Thomas-Harmon AuD, CCC-A
 Jacqueline E. Vasko, AuD, CCC-A
 Ryley Watt, AuD, CCC-A

Facial, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

This group focuses on functional and aesthetic restoration of the face and neck, blending surgical precision with patient-centered approaches to reconstruction and cosmetic care. Learn more about reconstructive and aesthetic surgical services. 

Krishna G. Patel, M.D., Ph.D.
Kimberly Connell, PA-C
Michelle S. Hwang, M.D.
Tyler M. Rist, M.D.
Judith M. Skoner, M.D.

General Otolaryngology

Faculty in general otolaryngology provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, serving patients across the lifespan with coordinated, evidence-based care. Explore comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care. 

Kelly M. Shilts, MSPAS, PA-C

Head & Neck Oncology

Head & Neck Oncology faculty know that you need a comprehensive, highly trained team of specialists to deliver innovative head and neck cancer care. Learn more about our head and neck cancer program, and the specialized team behind your care.

Jason G. Newman, M.D., FACS
Dauren Adilbay, M.D., Ph.D.
W. Greer Albergotti, M.D.
Michael R. Bobian, M.D.
Evan M. Graboyes, M.D., MPH. FACS
Alexandra Kejner, M.D., FACS
Ashton Getchell, PA-C
Jessica Robinson, PA-C

Otology & Neurotology

Faculty in otology and neurotology specialize in disorders of the ear, hearing, and balance, advancing care through surgical expertise, clinical innovation, and research focused on auditory and vestibular health. Explore faculty expertise in hearing and balance care.

Robert F. Labadie, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, MMHS
Peter R. Dixon, M.D., MSc
Theodore R. McRackan, M.D., MSCR
Ted A. Meyer, M.D., Ph.D.
Habib Rizk, M.D., MSc
Mary Ann Howerton, PA-C
Emma-Kate Kroske, PA-C
Brennan Regan, PA-C

Laryngology - Voice & Swallowing

Faculty specializing in laryngology address disorders of the voice, airway, and swallowing, supporting patients through advanced diagnostics, surgical intervention, and therapeutic collaboration. Explore specialized care for voice, airway, and swallowing conditions. 

Ashli K. O'Rourke, M.D.
Alexandra D. D'Oto, M.D.
Kirsten D. Meenan, M.D.
Alexandra Day D'Oto, M.D.
Melissa Walser, PA-C

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Faculty in maxillofacial prosthodontics specialize in restoring oral and facial function and appearance for patients with complex congenital, traumatic, or disease related conditions, working closely with surgical teams to support comprehensive rehabilitation. Explore advanced restorative and rehabilitative care options. 

Byung Joo Lee, DDS
Gaurav Singla, BDS, D.M.D., MSC, FRCDC

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric otolaryngology faculty deliver specialized care for children with ear, nose, and throat conditions, emphasizing family centered care, education, and age appropriate treatment strategies. Learn more about pediatric ear, nose, and throat care. 

David R. White, M.D.
William W. Carroll, M.D.
Clarice S. Clemmens, M.D.
Chris Bowers, PA-C
Helen Kulseth, PA-C
Benjamin A. Oliver, DNP, FNP-C
Lydia B. Redden, CPNP-AC

Rhinology & Sinus Surgery

This service line brings together expertise in sinonasal disease and complex skull base conditions, combining advanced endoscopic techniques with collaborative, multidisciplinary care. Learn more about advanced sinus and skull base care. 

Alison Yu, M.D.
Rodney J. Schlosser, M.D.
Zachary M. Soler, M.D., MSc
Taryn N. Bentler, PA-C

Sleep Surgery

This service line focuses on the evaluation and surgical management of sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, using evidence-based and innovative treatment approaches. Discover surgical options for sleep-related breathing disorders. 

Mohamed Abdelwahab, M.D., Ph.D.
Claire Munhall DNP, AGACNP-BC

Clinical Trials & Innovative Medicines

Faculty engaged in clinical trials lead and support research studies that advance diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes across otolaryngology, offering patients access to emerging therapies and evidence-based care. Explore current clinical trials and research opportunities. 

Shaun A. Nguyen, M.D., FAPCR