Our Physicians & Staff
A team of professionals providing a full range of otolaryngology services to the residents of the Central San Joaquin Valley. Our physicians bring the best in care through our expert centers – The ENT Facial Surgery Center, Physicians Hearing Services, and the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Pavilion.
Our Otolaryngology ENT Physicians
Jennifer Davies, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 2002
Internship: University of Texas, Houston Department of General Surgery
Residency: University of Texas, Houston Department of Otolaryngology
License: Physician and Surgeon
Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Allen M. Evans, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, 1986
Internship: Washington University Medical School
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis
License: Physician and Surgeon
Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Practicing in Central Valley since 1992
Specialties include head and neck surgery and disorders of the professional voice
David L. Hicks, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Medicine, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, 2000
Internship: University of California, San Diego
Residency: University of California, San Diego
License: Physician and Surgeon
Board Eligible: Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
George Hsu, D.O., F.A.O.C.O.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, California
Internship: Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, Michigan
Residency: Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, Michigan
License: Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon
Board Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Hsu earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles. During his early studies, he developed a keen interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine. From there, he worked at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, where he focused on holistic medicine in the treatment of disease. This holistic approach to disease management led Dr. Hsu to pursue his medical studies at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. After earning his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), he completed a surgical residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center, Michigan.
Practicing in the Central Valley since 2010, Dr. Hsu has been involved with clinical education, proctoring 3rd and 4th year medical students from Touro University, California and Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He will continue his passion for teaching by being involved with the new Osteopathic medical school at California Health Sciences University (CHSU) in Clovis. As a reflection of his community outreach, Dr. Hsu has been a member of the Fresno Football Club medical team helping local professional soccer players stay healthy. In addition to practicing General Otolaryngology, Dr. Hsu has developed a keen interest and has participated in clinical research, working alongside Dr. Brent Lanier on multiple studies. He continues his work raising his two children and two dogs with his wonderful wife, Laura.
John Kerr, D.O.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowship: Advanced Otology, University of Missouri, Columbia MO
Residency: Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon
License: Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon
Board Eligible: American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Kerr is a Fresno native. He attended San Joaquin Memorial High School and California State University, Fresno where he graduated with a BA in Chemistry. He began medical school in the bay area, and his passion for the ears and hearing led him to seek out further training in Otolaryngology. His passion grew and he pursued an additional Fellowship in Advanced Otology to further refine his skills in ear surgeries and treatment. He is passionate about preserving and improving hearing. He was trained to perform cochlear implants and moved back to his home town to bring this much needed service to the Central Valley.
Brent J. Lanier, M.D., C.P.I.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Medicine, Colorado Medical School, Cum Laude 1978
Internship: University of California, Davis
Residency: University of Washington, Seattle
License: Physician and Surgeon
Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Practicing in Central Valley since 1983
Specialties include pediatric otolaryngology, breathing disorders, and clinical research
Benjamin J. Teitelbaum, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical Degree: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989
Internship: University of Illinois at Chicago, 1990
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
License: Physician and Surgeon
Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Dr. Teitelbaum was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Northwestern University and his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Illinois. Prior to coming to Fresno in 2009, Dr. Teitelbaum practiced Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in Milwaukee since completing his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1994. Dr. Teitelbaum is past Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center and past Head of the Section of Otolaryngology at Aurora Sinai Medical Center.
He is Past President of The Milwaukee Society of Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Teitelbaum has been involved with clinical training of otolaryngology residents from the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been recognized as an Active Teacher in Family Practice for the St. Luke’s Family Practice Residency since 1996.
Dr. Teitelbaum practices the full spectrum of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a special interest in advanced surgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea for adults and children, minimally invasive surgery of the sinuses, and surgery for thyroid tumors. He has lectured extensively to community groups in the Greater Milwaukee area as well as to the local medical community. Aside for his passion for patient care, he enjoys music and the outdoors, especially sailing, windsurfing, skiing, scuba diving, and hiking.
