Meet Our Staff
ENT Specialists of Arizona believes that patients are a practice's greatest asset. At our office you will find a team of skilled professionals to serve you. Our team will take the confusion out of your diagnosis and explain your treatment options in their entirety. Through membership in several professional societies, our physician remains well versed with the most current treatment options. Our practice provides modern medical facilities along with state-of-the-art technology and the personal attention you deserve.
Insurance
Our office accepts payments from most insurance companies. We do request that you bring your insurance card, valid drivers license or picture ID, and a billing address so that we are able to collect important medical information. We accept most credit cards for easy payment.
Referrals
In some cases your insurance plan will require a Referral Authorization to allow you to see our physician. It is important to follow the referral process. If the referral is not followed, you may be responsible for some or all of the additional costs. We appreciate and value referrals from our patients and friends.
David Mendelson, D.O., F.A.O.C.O.
Dr. David B. Mendelson is the founder and president of ENT Specialists of Arizona, P.C. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine for his medical degree. Dr. Mendelson completed his residency in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Oro-Facial Plastic Surgery at Richmond Heights General Hospital in Ohio. He was a partner in an ENT/Facial Plastics practice in Cincinnati for eleven years before relocating to Arizona to establish ENT Specialists of Arizona, PC in October of 2002. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, American Osteopathic College of Otolarynsocieties.
Dr. Mendelson is currently a member of the board of Trustees at Phoenix St. Luke’s Hospital, as well as recently holding the positions of Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital. He is on the staffs of Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital, Mountain Vista Medical Center, Physician Surgery Center of Tempe, Banner Desert Surgery Center and Banner Desert Hospital. He is currently licensed in Arizona, Ohio, California and Michigan.
Dr. Mendelson's hobbies include snow skiing, hiking and water sports. Dr. Mendelson has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with ear, nose and throat diagnosis along with a vast knowledge of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Mendelson particularly enjoys the challenge of resolving nasal sinus problems. He gets great satisfaction in seeing his patients reach optimum health. He currently holds licensure in Arizona, Ohio, California and Michigan.
Physician's Assistant (PA) – Linda
Ms. Linda MacConnell, PA-C received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma, and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska. She also received her Master of Arts in Education from The University of Phoenix. Ms. MacConnell devoted 21 years to the United States Air Force, working as Physician Assistant specializing in Ear, Nose and Throat maladies. She retired in 2001 with the rank of Major and practiced in the Phoenix area for several years before joining ENT Specialists or AZ in 2008.
Audiologists and Hearing Aid Specialists
Ms. Jill Juvan-Smith, M.S., CCC-A graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts, and from the University of Wyoming with a Master of Science in Audiology. Ms. Juvan-Smith served 6 years as a Captain in the United States Air Force, where she was on staff at the Air Force ENT clinics and provided specialized hearing aids and related services to active/retired military patients. She joined ENT Specialists in 2007 and brings 16 years of audiology experience to the practice.
Sadaf Fateh, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA, Clinical Audiologist, received her Bachelor of Science degree at Mashhad University, Iran, Associate of Science degree at Mesa Community College, and finally, a doctorate in Audiology at A. T. Still University (Arizona School of Health Sciences). Dr. Fateh completed her externship in Vestibular and Balance Disorders, Newborn Hearing Screening, and Amplification for pediatric and geriatric population. Dr. Fateh joined ENT Specialists of Arizona in 2011.
Our friendly Office Staff
What is a Doctor of Osteopathy?
If you're like most people, you've been going to a physician ever since you were born and perhaps were not aware whether you were seeing a D.O. (osteopathic physician) or an M.D. (allopathic physician). You may not even be aware that there are two types of complete physicians in the United States.
The fact is that both D.O.s and M.D.s are fully qualified physicians licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgery.
The main difference between the two types of physicians is that D.O.s practice a “whole person” approach to medicine. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they regard your body as an integrated whole. Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive health care, and they receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system-your body’s interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones that make up two-thirds of your body mass.
For more information, please go to www.osteopathic.org.
What is a Physician Assistant?
A physician assistant, or PA, is a licensed and highly skilled health care professional, trained to provide patient evaluation, education, and health care services. A PA works with a physician to provide medical care and guidance needed by a patient.
What does PA-C stand for?
Physician assistant-certified. It means that the person who holds the title has met the defined course of study and has undergone testing by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The NCCPA is an independent organization, and the commissioners represent a number of different medical professions. To maintain that “C” after “PA”, a physician assistant must log 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and take the recertification exam every six years.
What is an Audiologist?
Audiologists hold masters or doctoral degrees from accredited universities with special training in the prevention, identification, assessment and non-medical treatment of hearing disorders. Audiologists dispense and fit hearing aids, administer tests of balance to evaluate dizziness, and provide hearing rehabilitation training.