Patti Bailey, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology Coordinator
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Member of ASHA SID 2, SID 5, SID 13, SID 15
• Patti's professional interests include pediatrics (speech, language, feeding, and swallowing) and rehabilitation of neurogenic speech and language disorders in adults and children.  She is also an active member of the GBMC Craniofacial team. 

    Keri L. Culton, RD, LDN, CNSD
Registered Dietitian

Keri has a professional clinical interest in providing support and management of the nutritional needs of head and neck cancer patients.  She provides individualized nutrition counseling and also makes recommendations and assists patients with tube feeding as a certified nutrition support dietitian.

Dorothy Gold, M.S.W., LCSW-C, OSW-C
Senior Clinical Oncology Social Worker
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Board certified oncology social worker, member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers, and the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
• Dorothy has a special interest in assisting head and neck cancer patients and their families with the adjustments related to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Karen Harrer, LCSW-C
Clinical Oncology Social Worker
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

Richard M. Hirata, MD
Head and Neck Surgeon
 The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• American Head and Neck Society, Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association
• Dr. Hirata specializes in treatment of patients with head and neck tumors and their rehabilitation, especially voice.

Carrie Lopez, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

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• Member of ASHA, SID 2, and SID 13.
• Carrie's professional interests include adult speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, with a particular clinical interest in traumatic brain injury and stroke.  She is a member of the GBMC ACE team (Acute Care for the Elderly).

Barbara P. Messing, M.A., CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Clinical Director, The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center
Clinical Specialist Head and Neck Rehabilitation
Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders
Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Member of  ASHA, SID 3, SID 13, IAL- certified instructor of alaryngeal speech, MSHA, and DRS (Dysphagia Research Society)
• Barbara has over 20 years of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology treating pediatrics through adults.  Her clinical interests are in the areas of head and neck rehabilitation, voice, swallowing and craniofacial disorders.   She is actively involved in evidenced-based research with patients undergoing combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and is a member of the GBMC Craniofacial team.

John, R. Saunders, Jr., M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.
Chief of Medical Staff
Medical Director
Greater Baltimore Head & Neck Associates
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Chief of Medical Staff-Greater Baltimore Medical Center, fellow-American College of Surgeons, past president-the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, past president-the Baltimore Academy of Surgery.
• Dr. Saunders holds academic appointments in Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and in Surgery at the University of Maryland and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.  He is retired from the United States Army Reserve with the rank of Colonel.  His research interests and publications have been in the area of alloplastic mandibular reconstruction, shoulder dysfunction and nutritional support and quality of life issues for patients with head and neck malignancies.

Jaclyn Trachta, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Jaclyn has a professional clinical interest in head and neck cancer rehabilitation (speech, voice, swallowing, & olfaction) and adult swallowing disorders.  She is actively involved in evidenced-based research with patients undergoing combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Karen M. Ulmer, B.S.N., R.N., C.O.R.L.N.
Otolaryngology Nurse Specialist
Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Member of SOHN, CORLN, and Sigma Theta Tau
• Karen is active in the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses on both the local and national levels.

Gwen Camacho
Administrative Assistant
Milton J. Dance Jr. Head & Neck Center

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• Gwen is responsible for managing phone calls, scheduling patient appointments and registering them on the date of their office visit. 

Melissa E. Walker, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology Coordinator
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Member of ASHA, SID 3, SID 5, SID 13, MSHA, ACPA
• Melissa's clinical interests are in the areas of voice and swallowing disorders, including head and neck cancer rehabilitation and care and treatment of the professional voice user.  She is actively involved in evidenced-based research with patients undergoing combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy.  She coordinates a community voice screening program and is a member of the GBMC Craniofacial team. 

Shannon Weinheimer, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center

• Member of ASHA

• Shannon’s professional interests include pediatric and adult speech, language, and swallowing disorders. She is also a member of the GBMC Craniofacial team.

Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head & Neck Center Front Office Staff

Josita Gilliam, Senior Medical Secretary
Josita handles all insurance issues.  She will check your benefits and obtain authorizations as needed for speech pathology services at the center.