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Introduction
Broadcast of the In person instructional course that is designed to instruct surgeons on transformative medical procedures and technologies, ASCENT will educate surgeons on innovative techniques for tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and turbinate reduction with COBLATION◊ and for in-office ear tube placement through didactic sessions. Webinar will be constructive of 3 parts: Throat, Nose and Ear procedures.
What you will learn
- Identify the use of COBLATION technology in ENT surgery, including review and interpretation of the latest evidence
- Describe techniques and anatomical landmarks for intracapsular and extracapsular tonsillectomy and turbinate reduction
- Identify patient selection criteria for the use of:
- COBLATION in ENT surgery
- in-office ear tube placement
- Describe patient preparation, pre-operative set-up and procedural steps when performing:
- tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and turbinate reduction with COBLATION
- in-office ear tube placement
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LIVE WEBINAR: ASCENT Florida, 16 May 2026
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 | Dr Joshua Greene Dr. Joshua B. Greene is a board-certified otolaryngologist with Ascension St. Vincent who has several clinics in the Indianapolis, IN region, specializing in rhinology, pediatric ENT, and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He earned his MD from The Loyola University Chicago and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Greene has authored numerous journal articles and is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. His expertise extends to cutting-edge techniques in office-based surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, pediatric ENT surgery, and computerized image-guided surgery. Dr. Greene has received multiple accolades, including recognition as a Top Doctor by Indianapolis Magazine, Vitals.com, and Castle Connolly. He was honored with the Loyola University Chicago President’s Medallion for exceptional academic and leadership achievements during medical school. Additionally, he was awarded Down Syndrome Indiana’s Star Award and actively contributes to the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation board. |
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 | Dr Sina Joorabchi Sina A. Joorabchi, DO, FAAOA, FAOCO, is a board certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon with South Florida Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He completed his otolaryngology residency at Michigan State University–affiliated St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital, serving as Chief Resident, and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Joorabchi is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern University and LECOM and currently serves as a Surgeon Educator and Consultant to industry. He is widely recognized for his commitment to education, clinical excellence, and innovative approaches to patient care. |
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 | Dr Rafael Antonio Portela Rafael Antonio Portela, MD, is a board certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. He completed his otolaryngology–head and neck surgery residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident, and earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Portela specializes in comprehensive pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders, with a clinical focus on the management of snoring and sleep disordered breathing, sinonasal disease, and general ear conditions. |
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