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Meet the Team


Otolaryngologists (ENT - Ear, Nose, Throat)
Navin P. Amin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical School: Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, Baroda, India
Internship:
Cook County Hospital, Chicago IL (Otolaryngology)
Residency:
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL (General Surgery) Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (Otolaryngology) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (Otolaryngology)
Board Certified: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Practice Philosophy: Dr. Amin believes any patient with any medical problem needs a complete evaluation before a plan for management can be achieved. Curing and controlling a medical problem can occur only when the physician and the patient can work together. Physician's advise and the medical therapy have to be followed as directed. Surgical therapy is to be started only when an emergent condition exists or when the medical therapy has failed.
Personal Interests and Hobbies:Dr. Amin enjoys outdoors activities such as going to the beach, the mountains, and gardening. Once the sun has gone down, it is time to read books. Dr. Amin enjoys reading a variety of subjects ranging from archeology to zoology.
Languages Spoken:
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish.


Robert del Junco, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical School: University of Autonomous de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Internship: University of California, Irvine (General Surgery)
Residency: University of California, Irvine (General Surgery)
Residency: University of California, Irvine (Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery)
Fellowship: American Academy of Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Board Certified: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Board Certified: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Practice Philosophy: Dr. del Junco feels that when individuals arrive as patients, they are vulnerable victims of illness. Dr. del Junco feels that providing medical care is not an arm's length business. The patient must trust their physician and the physician must advocate for their patients.
Personal Interests and Hobbies: When Dr. del Junco not involved in practicing medicine and medical politics, his interest turns toward his family, primarily around his four boys' activities. When Dr. del Junco gets the chance, he enjoys playing golf, fishing and weekend weed pulling.
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish.

Thomas C. Huang, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles
Internship: University of California, Irvine (General Surgery)
Residency: University of California, Irvine (Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery)
Board Certified: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Practice Philosophy: Although Dr. Huang treats patients in all areas of otorhinolaryngology, his main focus is in the treatment of nasal and sinus disease. Dr. Huang is especially interested in using the latest technological advances, such as image-guided surgery and lasers. Dr. Huang feels that using this technology enables him to treat his patients in a safe and effective manner.
Personal Interest and Hobbies: Dr. Huang was born in Taiwan and grew up in DeKalb, Illinois before coming to California in 1978. He enjoys fishing, tennis, theatre, and spending time with his family and friends.
Languages Spoken: English and Chinese.

Edward S. Lee, M.D.
Medical School: University of Kansas
Internship: University of Southern California (General Surgery)
Residency: University of Southern California (Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery)
Board Certified: Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Board certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He has a wide range of interest in the field of Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T.), including head and neck surgery, rhinology and laryngology.
Practice Philosophy: Dr. Lee feels it is a great privilege for patients to entrust their health to him. He strives to honor that relationship by providing information in a compassionate environment so the patient can make the best decision regarding his/her own health care.
Personal Interest and Hobbies: As a new father, Dr. Lee is a full time parent. Nevertheless, he is always looking for opportunities to rediscover his golf game and perfect his jump shot playing basketball.
Language spoken: English

Simon J. Madorsky, M.D.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
Internship: University of California, Irvine (General Surgery)
Residency: University of California, Irvine (Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery)
FELLOWSHIP: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR.
Board Certified: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Practice Philosophy: Dr. Madorsky practices medicine with the "do unto others as you would want done unto you" approach. He provides his patients with the care he would want delivered to his wife and children.
Personal Insterest and Hobbies: Dr. Madorsky enjoys getting to know interesting people and establishing long lasting relationships. One of the best things about practicing medicine he says is he is always meeting many different types of people. Dr. Madorsky also enjoys spending time with his family and mountain biking.
Languages Spoken: English, Russian, and Spanish.

 
Luca Vassalli, M.D.
Medical School: University of California,
Davis Internship: University of Illinois, Chicago (General Surgery)
Residency: University of Illinois, Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago (Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery)
Fellowship: Eye/Ear Otology Group, Piacenza, Italy (Otology)
Board Certified: Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Practice Philosophy: The goal of Dr. Vassalli's medical practice has always been to deliver the highest quality of medical treatment in a caring environment. Dr. Vassalli believes that he has been able to achieve this goal by taking the time to educate his patients about their disease process and the options available for treatment. Dr. Vassalli firmly believes that patient education is a very important part of medical care.
Personal Interests and Hobbies: Outside of his work Dr. Vassalli's main interest is his wife and son. Dr. Vassalli very much enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and most outdoor activities. Reading history books and learning languages are also some of his favorite pastimes.
Languages Spoken:
English, Italian, and Spanish.

Allergists
Sherwin A. Gillman, M.D.
Medical School: Universtiy of Illinois, Chicago
Internship: University of Illinois, Chicago (Pediatrics)
Residency: University of Illinois, Chicago (Pediatrics)
Fellowship: Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center (Pediatric Allergy & Immunology)
Board Certified: Allergy and Immunology
Board Certified: Pediatrics
Practice Philosophy: Dr. Gillman believes the proper way to run his medical practice is to strive to give the highest quality, compassionate and comprehensive care to all his patients.
Personal Interest and Hobbies:
When Dr. Gillman gets the chance he enjoys getting in a round of golf. Taking off on a family trip is another way he likes to spend part of his time away from the office. Dr. Gillman often takes part in summer camps for asthmatic children.
Languages Spoken: English.

Chao-I Lin, M.D.
Medical School: China Medical College, Tawian
Internship: Michael-Reese Hospital, Chicago (Pediatrics)
Residency: Michael-Reese Hospital and University of Chicago (Pediatrics)
Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Allergy & Immunology)
Board Certified: Pediatrics and Adult Allergy and Immunology
Board Certified: Pediatrics
Practice Philosophy: Dr. Lin believes that building trust in the doctor/patient relationship is an essential part of diagnosing and treating the illness. Using modern technology and knowledge, enables Dr. Lin to provide the best allergy care for all of his patients.
Personal Interests and Hobbies: When Dr. Lin is not practicing medicine he might be found in the kitchen cooking up a gourmet meal or on the tennis court working up an appetite to eat a gourmet meal. Dr. Lin's first priority is spending time playing with his son and daughter.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.
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