Ear Tubes (cont.)
Medical Author:
John D Donaldson, MD, FRCS(C), FAAP, FACS
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLEAuthors and EditorsAuthor: John D Donaldson, MD, FRCS(C), FAAP, FACS, Medical Director, Florida Children's Trust, Children's Hosp SW Florida Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD References: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, "Doctor, Please Explain Ear Tubes." Children's Hospital of Omaha, "Myringotomy Tubes." Last Editorial Review: 4/18/2008 Must Read Articles Related to Ear Tubes
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