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Fort Worth's Full Time Neurotologist

Ricardo Cristobal, MD, PhD, is board-certified in both otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and in neurotology, and skull base surgery. He proudly welcomes patients to his practice, Texas Ear Clinic, in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Dr. Cristobal has been practicing full time in Fort Worth since 2008 and offers vast experience treating problems of the ear and skull base, including unilateral and bilateral hearing loss, chronically draining ears, balance disorders, facial nerve problems, and skull base tumors. He believes patients should take an active role in their treatment and takes time to educate them about their diseases. Dr. Cristobal actively engages and involves patients in all decisions throughout their care.  

He completed a general surgery internship at the University of California, Los Angeles and subsequently graduated from the prestigious otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then relocated to Houston, where he completed his Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine’s Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology. 

Remaining in Los Angeles, Dr. Cristobal received his doctoral degree in Neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also studied internationally, earning his medical degree from the University of Navarra School of Medicine in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. 

As Fort Worth's only full-time neurotologist, Dr. Cristobal holds specialized training in the inner ear and balance conditions. 

When not treating patients, Dr. Cristobal focuses on his research. He is currently studying hearing outcomes with implantable hearing devices, as well as the management of sudden hearing loss.

Stuti Desai-Markowski, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, at Lake Grove ENT in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Dr. Desai-Markowski (Dr. Desai) treats patients of all ages and provides high-quality and compassionate care.

Dr. Desai grew up in New Jersey, where she stayed to complete her undergraduate and medical education. She attended college at Rutgers University, obtaining a bachelor's in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. In 2017, she completed her MD at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School.

While in medical school, Dr. Desai and her husband volunteered at a community medical center in Moshi, Tanzania.

In 2022, Dr. Desai completed her Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. During that time, she served a diverse adult and pediatric population at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Hospital, Dallas Children's Medical Center, and the North Texas VA Medical Center.

ENT initially attracted Dr. Desai due to the intricate, complex anatomy of the head and neck. However, her interest deepened as she learned how the specialty enables people to interact better with the world around them. Much of her career fulfillment comes from educating and empowering patients to understand their medical conditions better.

While Dr. Desai enjoys practicing the full scope of Otolaryngology, her professional passions are treating sinus disease, head and neck endocrine disease (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland), laryngology, and voice disorders. 

She is trained in minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery and the latest techniques in sleep surgery, including the Inspire implant. 

Outside of work, Dr. Desai enjoys savoring the small pleasures in life with her loved ones. You are most likely to find her out for a day hike, on a rock wall, exploring the Portland food scene, attending a concert, hosting a dinner party, or curled up on the couch with a book alongside her husband and two kittens.

Robert Furman, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon serving patients in Lake Oswego, Oregon, at Lake Grove ENT. Dr. Furman joined Dr. Maureen Mulcahy in 2002, and their joint practice became Lake Grove ENT. 

Dr. Furman attended medical school at the University Of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York and graduated in 1994. He completed his ENT training at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999. Dr. Furman has been board certified in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery since 1999 and has been a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngologists since 2000. 

When he is not caring for patients at Lake Grove ENT, Dr. Furman enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He enjoys many outdoor hobbies, including tennis, biking, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and fishing.

Erika Schettler Huberty, MD, joined the otolaryngology team at Lake Grove ENT in Lake Oswego, Oregon, in January of 2007. She currently practices general ENT with an emphasis on pediatrics.

She is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, and received her Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996.  Her medical degree was completed at the University of Texas Southwestern in 2000. She then completed her residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in 2005.

Dr. Schettler spent an additional year in fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at the Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Institute of South Texas and trained in laryngology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Schettler is board certified in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. 

Dr. Schettler enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Her hobbies include cooking, running, biking, fly fishing, and skiing.

Caroline Yang, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon with the team at Lake Grove ENT in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Dr. Yang joined Lake Grove ENT in 2008 and provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for a wide range of ENT ailments. 

Dr. Yang attended medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, graduating with her medical degree in 1995. She then completed both her ENT internship and residency training at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. Dr. Yang is board certified in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngologists. 

In sync with the team at Lake Grove ENT, Dr. Yang takes a patient-centered approach to care and strives to make all her patients feel welcome, safe, and well-cared for. 

When she is not working, Dr. Yang enjoys engaging in outdoor activities with her husband and their two daughters, and their dogs. She also likes running, reading, and traveling.

Dr. Moustafa Mourad, MD, FACS, stands out as a preeminent Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in the heart of New York City. With prestigious dual board certifications in both Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Mourad's expertise is recognized nationally. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, his proficiency in addressing a wide array of conditions, from cosmetic enhancements to complex medical issues involving the head, neck, and face, is unparalleled. Renowned worldwide for his mastery in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Mourad's current roles amplify his impact in the field. As a Fellowship Co-Director for the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, he mentors the elite in the surgical community, imparting his deep knowledge in rhinoplasty, reconstructive head and neck surgery, facelifts, oculoplastic, and facial rejuvenation surgery.

Dr. David Greene, is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, educated and trained at Harvard, Yale, Stanford and UCSF. Dr. Greene has over 25 years of surgical and clinical experience as an ENT, Facial Plastic Surgeon, and specialist in Sinus & Nasal surgery and medicine. Trained at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and the University of California, Dr. Greene has studied and taught at some of the finest academic institutions in the world. After completing undergraduate studies at Harvard and medical school at Yale, Dr. Greene commenced his one year General Surgery internship at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by four years of Residency training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Thereafter, Dr. Greene pursued his fellowship specialty training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University for another year. Dr. Greene has been serving patients in Naples and Southwest Florida for over 20 years.