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Office
2799 W Grand Blvd
# Henry
Detroit, MI 48202Phone+1 313-916-5721
Summary
- I am a board certified comprehensive otolaryngologist committed to the head & neck surgical care of patients of all ages -- from premies to post-centenarians. As the residency program director at Henry Ford Hospital, I work every day to help our trainees to become the best otolaryngologists they can be. My professional interests include interpersonal communication, surgical education, and information technology. My personal interests include soccer, beer brewing, and fountain pens.
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2010
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2006
- University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2005 - 2010
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 51 citationsGrit: A predictor of medical student performanceLisa R Miller-Matero, Sarah Martinez, Lisa MacLean, Kathleen Yaremchuk, Alvin B. Ko
Education for Health. 2018-05-01 - 48 citationsPredictors of repeated "no-showing" to clinic appointments.Anya J. Miller, Esther Chae, Ed Peterson, Alvin B. Ko
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2015-05-01 - 10 citationsRecognizing odontogenic sinusitis: A national survey of otolaryngology chief residentsMohammad Kareem Shukairy, Charlotte Burmeister, Alvin B. Ko, John R Craig
American Journal of Otolaryngology. 2020-11-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese)
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