Welcome
Welcome to The Texas Nasal and Sinus Center at UTMB Health. We are dedicated to the treatment of diseases of the nose or paranasal sinuses. Our doctors and staff strive for excellence in the care of our patients.
Please feel free to explore this website for more information concerning our doctors, services offered, diagnoses, and treatments as well as more practical information about appointments and locations.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Nasal and Sinus Center at UTMB is to provide our patients with the best care available for diseases of the ears, nose, and throat with special emphasis in diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses. We will be at the forefront of care and we will assist our patients and their families in making the most informed decisions. It is our intent to follow through with the tradition of health education and innovation of UTMB.
Care Providers
At the UTMB Health Texas Nasal and Sinus Center, George Browne, MD and Patricia Maeso, MD use a team approach to evaluate and treat patients with problems affecting the nose and sinuses.
Paul Brindley, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Assistant Professor
Areas of Interests
General Otolaryngology
Rhinology
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Internship
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
George Browne, MD
Assistant Professor
Allergy & Immunology
Areas of Interest
Adult and Pediatric Allergies, Asthma, Drug Desensitization, and Food Allergies
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
Residency
University of Medicine and Dentistry
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Fellowship
University of Texas Medical Branch
Allergy & Immunology
Galveston, Texas
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Shraddha Mukerji, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Allergy & Immunology
Areas of Interest
Advanced Pediatric Airway Surgeries and Sinus Surgeries,
Treatment of Neck Masses such as Thyroglossal Duct and Branchial Cyst Anomalies,
Vascular Anomalies
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Medical School
Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital
Mumbai, India
Residency
Seth G. S. Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital
Mumbai, India
Fellowship
Texas Children's Hospital Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Visit Dr. Mukerji's UTMB Health page.
Harold S. Pine, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S.
Assistant Professor
Allergy & Immunology
Areas of Interest
Tonsil and Adenoid Problems,
Recurrent Ear Infections,
Foreign Body Removal,
Airway Evaluations
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Medical School
Rush Medical College Chicago Illinois
Internship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fellowship
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London, England
Visit Dr. Pine's UTMB Health page.
Farrah Siddiqui, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Allergy & Immunology
Areas of Interest
Sinusitis,
Ear Infections,
Tonsillitis,
Snoring,
Sleep Apnea,
Tinnitus,
Dizziness,
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Medical School
The Aga Khan University Medical College
Karachi, Pakistan
Internship
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & Arkansas Children's Hospital
Residency
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & Arkansas Children's Hospital
Visit Dr. Siddiqui's UTMB Health page.
Patient Information
At the Texas Nasal and Sinus Institute we are committed to providing the highest quality of care for diseases of the nose and paranasal sinuses including the following:
- Rhinosinusitis (Acute and Chronic)
- Nasal Polyps
- Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
- Mucoceles
- Rhinitis
- Epistaxis
- Sinonasal Tumors
- Nasal Septum Deviation
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
- Encephaloceles
- Epiphora
- Orbital and Optic Nerve Compression
- Skull Base Tumors
Utilizing the latest technology available, we are at the forefront of endoscopic surgery techniques. Some of the procedures we perform are the following:
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Primary
- Revision
- Complex Frontal Sinus
- Image Guided Surgery
- Endoscopic Excision of Nasal / Paranasal Sinus Tumors
- Endoscopic Excision of Skull Base of Peterygopalatine Fossa Tumors
- Endoscopic Repair of CSF Leaks
- Endoscopic Excision of Encephaloceles
- Endoscopic Medial Maxillectomy
- Endoscopic Pterygopalatine Artery Ligation
- Endoscopic DCR
- Endoscopic Orbital / Optic Nerve Decompression
Education Center
In the near future, we will be addressing the following topics. Please check back soon!
What are the paranasal sinuses?
What is sinusitis?
What are the complications of sinusitis?
What are the available therapies for sinusitis?
How will I get I get evaluated?
What is endoscopic sinus surgery?
What are the complications of endoscopic sinus surgery?
What is a deviated septum?
What are the complications of a septoplasty?
What is a cerebrospinal fluid leak? An encephalocele?
What are the complications related to CSF leaks or encephaloceles?
What treatments are available for CSF leaks or encephaloceles?
What is epistaxis?
What are the treatments available for epistaxis?
