EDUCATION:
08/1997-05/2003
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Co-major in University Honors, Minor in Art and Art History
05/2004-05/2008
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
Doctor of Medicine
07/2008-06/2009
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Internship: General Surgery
07/2009-06/2013
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Residency: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
CERTIFICATION:
06/2014
American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS:
Suchanova PP, Pattisapu P, Mohyuddin NG, Takashima M. “Recurrent submandibular gland pleomorphic adenoma transforming into a metastatic myepithelial carcinoma to the clivus: a case report and discussion. Presented during April 2013 COSM Annual Meeting.
Suchanova PP, Mohyuddin NG, Rodriguez-Waitkus PM, Eicher SA. “Rhinoscleroma in an Urban Non-endemic Setting.” Otolarygol Head Neck Surgery. 2012; 147:173-174. Presented during September 2011 AAO Annual Meeting.
INVITED LECTURES:
“Clival Masses: Salivary Myoepithelial Carcinoma Metastatic to Clivus.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. May 2013.
“Tobacco Cessation: How to Help Patients to Quit.” MD Anderson Cancer Center Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. March 2012.
“Subglottic Stenosis.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. November 2011.
“Syndromic Child in Otolaryngology.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. July 2011.
“Malingering in the ENT World. Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. April 2011
“Rhinoscleroma.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Grand Rounds. December 2010.
“Congenital Nasal Masses: Dermoids.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. August 2010
“Parapharygeal Branchial Cleft Cysts in Adults.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. June 2010
“Tobacco Cessation.” Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Grand Rounds. March 2010.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:
08/2011-12/2011
Completed research with Dr. R. Stasney and Dr. A. Thekdi at the Texas Voice Center in Houston; non acid reflux.
06/2007-08/2007
Completed investigation with Dr. L.J. Marentette, director of Skull Base Program, University of Michigan Medical School, Otolaryngology Department; Quality of life after subcranial approach for anterior skull base tumors.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2011
Otolaryngology Resident Teaching Award
2008
Dean’s commendation for Excellence in Clinical Skills and the Art of Medicine Award - for outstanding skills in verbal communication with patients, interviewing, counseling, and physical diagnosis.
2007
Honors in Clinical Otolaryngology rotation.
2006
Honors in Clinical General Surgery rotation.
2006
Commendation Note for Communication Skills by Standardized Patient Instructors.
2006-2008
Recipient of Roberts Family Scholarship-for academic merit and financial need.
2005-2006
Recipient of Oliphant Memorial Scholarship-for academic merit and financial need.
2005-2006
Recipient of Alexander S. Vida Memorial Scholarship-for sophomore medical student with humanities major.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
WORK HISTORY:
12/2016-
Houston Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, LL Houston, TX
10/2013-08/2016
Texas Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, P.A. Houston, TX
BLOG ARTICLES WRITTEN
THE BALLOON SINUPLASTY PROCEDURE: PROCESS, SIDE EFFECTS, AND RECOVERY
WHAT IS A BALLOON SINUPLASTY? (INDICATIONS, BENEFITS, AND RISKS)
ACUTE VS CHRONIC SINUSITIS: TREATMENT OPTIONS
EVERYTHING HOUSTON RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SINUSITIS DIAGNOSIS
WHAT IS A SINUS INFECTION? (SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS)
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Fluent in English, Czech, Slovak; conversational in Spanish and beginner knowledge off Russian and German
Weightlifting, playing piano, chess/cards and board games, painting/sculpture, cooking ethnic food, traveling and learning new languages.