P A - Key Persons


ALLISON LAYNE

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Audiologist

CARLY MAASS

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Audiologist

Dr. Brittany C. Dobson

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology
Dr. Brittany C. Dobson is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck physician and surgeon. She practices general adult and pediatric ENT care with special interests in allergy, sinus disease, hearing loss, ear infections, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and voice disorders. She offers treatment of nasal and sinus diseases with minimally invasive, in office procedures. Dr. Dobson grew up in Central Florida playing USTA tennis and working with Advent Health Sharing Smiles internationally as part of a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children with cleft lips and palates. She graduated from Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park before attending Harvard University where she graduated with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in French. While at Harvard, she tutored physics, rowed varsity crew, and mentored intercity youth. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and went on to complete her ENT head and neck surgery residency training at the University of Florida. In 2019, Dr. Dobson returned to Orlando where she has been proudly serving and giving back to her community as a general ENT physician and surgeon. Dr. Dobson has volunteered as the ENT physician for the Orlando City Soccer Team and is an active board member for Advent Health's Sharing Smiles. She is an avid hiker, trail runner, and ultramarathon enthusiast. Dr. Dobson is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS) and American Rhinology Society (ARS). She is on staff at Orlando Regional Medical Center and the University Surgical Center. She cannot wait to meet you and help meet your ENT needs! Dr. Brittany Dobson, MD is a Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist. Dr. Dobson has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures. Her office accepts new patient appointments.

Dr. Luis G. Izquierdo

Job Titles:
  • Head
  • Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology
Dr. Luis G. Izquierdo is a board-certified otolaryngologist, head and neck physician and surgeon. He practices general adult and pediatric ENT care with special interests in areas including treatment of ear infections, hearing loss, voice disorders, thyroid surgery, allergies and sinusitis. Since 2011, he has developed extensive experience in the treatment of nasal and sinus diseases with minimally invasive, in-office procedures. Dr. Izquierdo was born in Puerto Rico, and he is fluent in both English and Spanish. He moved to the Central Florida community as a teenager, and became a proud graduate of Deltona High School. He attended the University of Central Florida where he received a double Bachelor of Science degree in both biology and molecular biology. He then enrolled at Florida State University - College of Medicine where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Izquierdo earned a direct commission into the U.S. Army Medical Department. Dr. Izquierdo completed his residency in otolaryngology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After residency, he reported to Fort Stewart, GA, where he served as the Chief of the ENT Department for the Winn Army Community Hospital in the rank of Major. Upon completing his military commitment, he returned to the Central Florida area and joined Florida Otolaryngology Group, P.A. Dr. Izquierdo is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS), the Florida Medical Association, the Orange County Medical Society, and the Pan American Medical Association. He sees patients at the Winter Park and Metrowest offices; as well as, the new Kissimmee location. He is on staff at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and the University Surgical Center. He also provides volunteer specialty care for patients of Healing the Children, Shepherd's Hope and the Orange County Medical Clinic. Dr. Izquierdo is married with three daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, running and singing. He and his family serve at their local church weekly and they enjoy musical theater.

Dr. Mark W. Steehler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology
Dr. Mark W. Steehler is a board certified otolaryngologist and a member of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology as well as the Sigma Sigma Phi National Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity.

Dr. Nick Debnath

Job Titles:
  • Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology
Dr. Nick Debnath is a board certified, fellowship trained rhinologist who is committed to providing advanced ENT care in a caring and compassionate environment to his patients. Dr. Debnath practices general otolaryngology and specializes in advanced nasal and sinus surgery with additional interests in allergy and minimally invasive office procedures. A native Tennessean, Dr. Debnath completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with honors at Harvard University. He then received his M.D. degree from the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. Dr. Debnath completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis where he developed an interest and passion for complex nasal, sinus and skull base disorders. He then went on to complete a rhinology fellowship with Dr. Rodney Schlosser at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Debnath returned to Washington University and co-founded the Washington University Sinus Center. He has been in private practice with Florida Otolaryngology Group since 2015. Dr. Debnath has been invited to lecture nationally on balloon sinus dilation and other complex surgical topics. During these meetings, he has performed both live dissections for participants and has performed live surgeries of both balloon dilation and advanced frontal sinus techniques. Dr. Debnath has published on his research endeavors, instructed and developed sinus surgery courses for residents in training, lectured extensively and has coauthored a book chapter on maxillary sinus disease. Dr. Debnath is a Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS), the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS). He sees patients in both the Metrowest office as well as the Winter Park location, and he is on staff at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, and the University Surgical Center. Dr. Debnath also uses advanced sinus treatments and technology that have improved the quality of life for countless patients, including sublingual immunotherapy and balloon sinus dilation, a state-of-the-art sinus treatment that minimizes discomfort and maximizes recovery speed. Dr. Debnath has been selected as one of Orlando Magazine's Top Doctors in 2019 and 2020. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include running, cycling, and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle of Florida.

ERIKA JOHNSON

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Audiologist
Education: Doctorate: (A.u.D.) Audiology - University of South Florida (2002) Bachelor's: (B.S.) Communication Sciences and Disorders - University of Florida (1998) Certifications & Memberships: American Academy of Audiology (AAA)

ISABEL WARFORD

Job Titles:
  • Allergy Coordinator

JOHN F. HUHN

John Huhn, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck physician and surgeon. As a senior member of Florida Otolaryngology Group, P.A., Dr. Huhn has tremendous experience in numerous areas of otolaryngology. His areas of specialty and interest include medical and surgical management of sinus and allergy problems, voice disorders, hearing difficulties and pediatric ENT care. He enjoys seeing patients of all ages, keeping in-mind the practice philosophy of being "Your Family's Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians." He is available to see patients at the Winter Park office and has clinical privileges at many Orlando Health facilities and the University Surgical Center. Dr. Huhn is a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of numerous medical groups including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, both the Florida and Orange County Medical Societies, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He provides volunteer specialty care for patients of Shepherd's Hope and the Orange County Medical Clinic. Dr. Huhn is a proud native of Orlando and graduate of William R. Boone high school. He attended the University of Notre Dame and completed his Bachelor of Science in microbiology in 1983. He returned to Florida and enrolled at the University of South Florida College of Medicine where he earned his Doctorate of Medicine with election into the Alpha Omega Honor Society in 1987. The University of Virginia Medical Center provided further specialized education with a general surgery internship and four years of residency in the Department of Otolaryngology. After 13 years of training, Dr. Huhn returned to Orlando in 1992 to work with Florida Otolaryngology Group, P.A., Orlando's premier provider of ear, nose and throat care. Married with two children, Dr. Huhn enjoys traveling and many outdoor activities including gardening, golf, fishing, sporting clays shooting and beach time with family and friends.

MATTHEW D. COX

Job Titles:
  • Fellow of the American Neurotology Society and a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
Dr. Matthew Cox is a fellow of the American Neurotology Society and a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. As a physician with the Florida Otolaryngology Group, P.A., he is committed to providing high quality care and helping his patients to understand all available treatment options to help them create an individualized care plan that best suits their specific needs. His practice focuses on Otology and Neurotology, as well as comprehensive otolaryngology. He offers expertise in the management of allergy and sinus disease, Eustachian tube dysfunction, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma, and all types of hearing loss. Dr. Cox completed undergraduate studies in chemistry at the Florida State University, during which time he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. He later attended the Florida State University College of Medicine for his medical doctorate, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and selected as the recipient of the prestigious Orlando Regional Campus Dean's Award for outstanding performance and contribution to the class of 2011. Dr. Cox then completed residency training in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he also went on to complete his fellowship training in otology and neurotology under the mentorship of Dr. John L. Dornhoffer. Dr. Cox is a fellow of the American Neurotology Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and a member of the Politzer Society, the International Society for Otologic Surgery and Science. He currently sees patients in the Winter Park and Metrowest offices and performs surgery at the University Surgical Center. Dr. Cox offers expertise in specialized surgical techniques, including balloon sinuplasty and Eustachian tube dilation, stapes surgery, tympanomastoid surgery and implanted heating devices. He is pleased to offer the latest technology in implanted hearing devices, including three manufacturers of cochlear implants (Cochlear Corp., Advanced Bionics, and Med-El). Dr. Cox has been extensively involved in numerous clinical research studies relating to otologic surgery outcomes, middle ear reconstruction, and implanted hearing devices. He has presented his results on numerous occasions at major national and international conferences. His work has been recognized with a Clinical Poster Award at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings in 2016 in Chicago, Illinois, as well as the Excellence in Resident Research Award, which he received in 2013 and 2016. His results have been published in numerous peer-reviewed articles in major academic journals, such as Otology and Neurotology and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and he has authored five textbook chapters on topics within the disciplines of otology, neurotology and otolaryngology. Dr. Cox has been an invited reviewer for six peer-reviewed journals due to his subject matter expertise and experience in publication.

VINCENT J. ANAGNOS

Job Titles:
  • Doctor
  • Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology
Doctor Vincent John Anagnos is a practicing otolaryngologist specializing in both pediatric and adult disorders of the ear, nose and throat. He completed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in the treatment of sinus disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hearing loss, voice disorders, thyroid surgery, and head and neck cancer. He has developed a special interest in surgery involving both the Inspire implant for obstructive sleep apnea and the cochlear implant for hearing loss. Originally from Missouri, Dr. Anagnos attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on a full ride Division 1 golf scholarship. He then completed his medical school education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Bradenton, Florida, where he graduated with the Dean's award for being the top performing student in his medical school class. Upon completion of medical school, he was accepted into the Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery training program at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. During his residency training he completed numerous research projects within the subspecialized field of head and neck cancer and was invited to speak at regional, national, and international meetings. Since completing his residency training, he has returned to Florida to practice as an Otolaryngologist- Head and Neck Surgeon. Dr. Anagnos is a Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO-HNS) and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS). He sees patients in both the Kissimmee and Winter Park offices; he is on staff at Orlando Health and University Surgical Center.