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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.

Westchester ENT provides comprehensive care for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions. In his conveniently-located Central Avenue office in Hartsdale, NY, board-certified otolaryngologist and skilled head and neck surgeon Aaron Spingarn, MD, specializes in diagnostic testing services and customized treatment plans for patients of all ages in and around Westchester County, NY.  Dr. Spingarn is honored to have been selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, a leading healthcare research and information company that publishes a directory of top doctors in the United States, based on nominations from other doctors and a rigorous vetting process. Castle Connolly's Top Doctors list is considered to be one of the most prestigious and reliable resources for finding high-quality healthcare providers.  Dr. Spingarn is also proud that his office practice was selected by Yelp as a "beloved business" in 2024.  This designation indicates that we are one of the highest-rated and best-reviewed businesses on Yelp.

Dr. Spingarn takes an individualized approach to treating all conditions involving the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck, such as pain or discomfort in the ears, nose, mouth, throat, and other areas in the head and neck region; respiratory and food allergies; difficulty with balance, hearing, breathing, swallowing, smelling, tasting and snoring; and treatment or removal of lesions involving the skin or under the skin of the head and neck. As part of the pediatric ENT and adult ENT services offered at Westchester ENT, he designs individualized treatment plans using medications, lifestyle changes, and minimally invasive office procedures whenever practical and also offers standard surgical operations under general anesthesia such as nasal and sinus surgery, when necessary.

Comprehensive services are available for many conditions, including at-home sleep apnea tests, for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Spingarn offers nonsurgical solutions like mandibular advancement devices to improve breathing and sleep quality. He also uses minimally invasive techniques such as palatal implants and minimally-invasive nasal procedures to treat breathing obstructions and reduce loud snoring.

The onsite audiology staff uses state-of-the-art technologies for newborn and adult hearing screenings in order to identify hearing loss in patients of all ages. These technologies also help Dr. Spingarn evaluate the causes of ringing in the ears, ear discomfort, dizziness, and vertigo.

In addition to comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care, Westchester ENT offers nonsurgical aesthetic services to address wrinkles, fine lines, and other age-related skin flaws of the face and neck. Dr. Spingarn tailors treatment plans using Botox® injections to smooth wrinkles and popular dermal fillers like Juvéderm® to restore lost facial volume.

To schedule a diagnostic evaluation or aesthetic consultation, call Westchester ENT at 914.686.3950 or book an appointment online today.  Our office proudly serves the communities of Westchester county, including White Plains, Greenburgh, Scarsdale, Harrison, New Rochelle, Bronxville, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Castle, North Castle, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings on Hudson, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Rye, Rye Brook, Hawthorn, Valhalla, Pleasantville, Armonk, Chappaqua, Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Croton on Hudson, Mount Kisco, Katonah, Bedford, Bedford Hills, South Salem, Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor.  We also serve nearby communities in Connecticut such as Greenwich and Stamford, as well as Putnam county and Orange county, New York City and New Jersey.

• College at University of California, Berkeley
• Medical school at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles
• Internships at New York Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

West Michigan native Craig R. Hoekzema, MD, is an ear, nose, and throat specialist at West Shore ENT & Allergy. Dr. Hoekzema provides general ear, nose, and throat diagnosis and treatment to patients of all ages at West Shore ENT & Allergy’s medical offices in Norton Shores, Grand Haven, and Ludington, Michigan.

Dr. Hoekzema graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and remained there to complete his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Hoekzema’s special medical interests include ear surgery, bone-anchored hearing aids, rhinoplasty, facial plastic reconstructive surgery, allergies, and voice surgery. His extensive research findings have been published in several peer-reviewed medical publications, including the Journal of the American Medical Association: Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Hoekzema also has special interest in pediatric ENT. In fact, he focused on this field during his training program at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

To keep up with the latest advancements in his medical specialty, Dr. Hoekzema maintains active membership in the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He holds medical licenses in Michigan and Wisconsin and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dakota is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and practices otolaryngology in West Michigan. 

She completed her undergraduate studies in Interdisciplinary Health at Western Michigan University before completing her Master’s of Medicine at Western Michigan University’s Physician Assistant program in 2023. 

Her passion for otolaryngology began during her education, where she elected to train further in ENT and head and neck surgery during her final year of schooling. She has practiced otolaryngology in several practices before settling back home in West Michigan. 

She spends most of her spare time trying to keep up with her dog, Marzie, and enjoying the sunshine with friends and family. 

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Becoming an ENT/ facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon was a natural decision for me; I experienced firsthand the difference it makes in your life to have a skilled surgeon repair functional and cosmetic problems in the face and neck. After medical school, I came to Chicago to study otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine) because I wanted to master the anatomy of the head and neck. I went on to complete an advanced fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and started practicing in Chicago.

My patients know that I really care about them and getting the best results for their individual needs. I don’t focus on getting a large number of patients; I’d rather be able to give every patient a lot of time and personal attention, from the detailed consultation to the procedure and follow up.

It’s an exciting time to be an ENT / facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. There are effective, safe new technologies and techniques that involve very little risk and quick recovery time. People don’t have to live with breathing poorly through their nose. I can do a 45-minute procedure that corrects a lot of nasal breathing problems, or combine that with rhinoplasty to achieve great functional and cosmetic results at the same time.

Dr. Dixon lives in downtown Chicago with his wife and three sons. He thinks that Chicago is the best big city in the country. In particular, he loves having so much to do, from jazz music to great restaurants within walking distance of home.