With a broad background in ENT, and a specialty in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and transoral robotic surgery, Dr. Jefferson will work closely with Dr. Barry Wenig, Professor and Director of the head and neck cancer program at UI Hospital and Health Science System. Her mission is to treat patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, to eradicate cancer while maintaining quality of life issues such as speech and swallowing function by her reconstructive efforts and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Dixon works with patients in the UI Hospital ENT Clinic, both in general Otolaryngology where she treats a wide range of general conditions and in Facial Plastic Surgery. She has done extensive research in and published on various aspects of Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Dixon has received numerous awards and honors for her research and clinical work and served on medical missions in Costa Rica and Guatemala. She is multilingual, with fluency in English, French, and German and working knowledge of Spanish.

Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery The Sinus & Nasal Allergy Center is dedicated to the state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment of nasal and sinus disorders. The Center offers advanced techniques to address nasal and sinus problems such as, nasal obstruction, congestion, runny nose, nasal allergies, chronic sinusitis, deviated septum, nasal deformities, nasal and sinus tumors, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and related sinus disorders.

The Otology/Neurotology Center provides comprehensive evaluation and state-of-the-art treatment for patients with disorders of hearing and balance. The expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases, including chronic infections of the ear, hearing loss from infancy through adulthood, disorders of dizziness and balance and tumors of the cranial nerves.

At the UIC Head and Neck Surgery Center we are sensitive to the multiple needs of the head and neck patient. Because the head and neck contains many structures vital to daily functions of speech, swallowing and breathing, the head and neck patient faces many complex issues. Each patient is seen by a team of doctors who specialize in particular areas of the head and neck.

ADr. Sims is a board certified Otolaryngologist who subspecializes in professional voice care. A professional baritone singer, as well as an accomplished trombone, bassoon and piano player, Dr. Sims brings his knowledge of music and performance to his practice of medicine. The faculty at the Chicago Institute for Voice Care lecture nationally on the importance of vocal hygiene, the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders, laryngeal function and the relationship between the larynx and other systemic diseases.