Dr.
Hadlock assumed directorship of the Center in 2002; she has overseen its
growth to include a robust team of subspecialty physicians, two dedicated
physical therapists, and a specialized facial paralysis nurse, amongst
others. Under her leadership, the volume of patients coming for treatment
from around the globe has significantly increased, and the number and
extent of services offered has steadily risen. She has embraced the condition
of facial paralysis as her concentrated focus, and is continuously accepting
opportunities to study, speak about, and advocate for patients with this
condition.
Mack L. Cheney, M.D.
Dr. Cheney, along with Dr. Michael McKenna, co-founded the Facial Nerve Center in 1988, and has enjoyed participating in its growth over the past
two decades. His leadership in the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary has permitted the specific
growth of the Center within the division. His thoughtful design of the
clinical space that houses the Facial Nerve Center has facilitated the
delivery of multimodality treatments in a non-intimidating, relaxed, and
professional atmosphere.
Michael J. McKenna, M.D.
Dr.
McKenna brings 25 years of neuro-otologic experience to the Facial Nerve
Center, and is an expert in tumors of the facial nerve and skull base.
A pioneer of the team approach to the management of the paralyzed face,
he has spent the past several decades forging relationships with facial
plastic and reconstructive surgeons, oculoplastic and cornea specialists,
and head and neck oncologists. He brings both a historic perspective as
well as a modern approach to individualized management of complex facial
nerve problems.
Ophthamologists
There
is a busy staff of qualified ophthalmologists here at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary to handle specific ocular issues that arise in the patient
with facial paralysis. Amongst these are the Chief of Oculoplastic Surgery,
Dr. Aaron Fay, and Dr. Carolyn Kloek in the General Eye Service. We also
involve specialists in strabismus correction and neuro-ophthalmologic
conditions to address these issues when they arise.
Dr.
Hadlock assumed directorship of the Center in 2002; she has overseen its
growth to include a robust team of subspecialty physicians, two dedicated
physical therapists, and a specialized facial paralysis nurse, amongst
others. Under her leadership, the volume of patients coming for treatment
from around the globe has significantly increased, and the number and
extent of services offered has steadily risen. She has embraced the condition
of facial paralysis as her concentrated focus, and is continuously accepting
opportunities to study, speak about, and advocate for patients with this
condition.
Dr. Cheney, along with Dr. Michael McKenna, co-founded the Facial Nerve Center in 1988, and has enjoyed participating in its growth over the past
two decades. His leadership in the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary has permitted the specific
growth of the Center within the division. His thoughtful design of the
clinical space that houses the Facial Nerve Center has facilitated the
delivery of multimodality treatments in a non-intimidating, relaxed, and
professional atmosphere.
Dr.
McKenna brings 25 years of neuro-otologic experience to the Facial Nerve
Center, and is an expert in tumors of the facial nerve and skull base.
A pioneer of the team approach to the management of the paralyzed face,
he has spent the past several decades forging relationships with facial
plastic and reconstructive surgeons, oculoplastic and cornea specialists,
and head and neck oncologists. He brings both a historic perspective as
well as a modern approach to individualized management of complex facial
nerve problems.
There
is a busy staff of qualified ophthalmologists here at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary to handle specific ocular issues that arise in the patient
with facial paralysis. Amongst these are the Chief of Oculoplastic Surgery,
Dr. Aaron Fay, and Dr. Carolyn Kloek in the General Eye Service. We also
involve specialists in strabismus correction and neuro-ophthalmologic
conditions to address these issues when they arise.
