Richard Mark Wiet, MD, FACS, serves as the section head of the otology, neurotology and lateral skull base surgery at Rush University Medical Center and is an associate professor of otorhinolaryngology and neurosurgery.
He serves as the director for the Acoustic Neuroma Program at Rush and co-director of the Auditory Implant Program.
He is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in both otolaryngology and neurotology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Neurotologic Society.
Following medical school and residency, Dr. Wiet completed a two-year ACGME accredited fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the University of Michigan. He gained additional experience in the field of lateral skull base surgery under the direction of Dr. Mario Sanna at Gruppo Otologico in Piacenza, Italy. Dr. Wiet has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters, and delivered multiple lectures nationally and internationally on acoustic neuroma and lateral skull base surgery. He has been practicing at Rush since 2008.

Elias Michaelides, MD, is an Associate Professor in the department specializing in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery in both adult and pediatric patients. He currently serves as the Medical Director of Audiology. He also serves as the co-director of the Rush Cochlear Implant program. Dr. Michaelides is double board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and Neurotology/Skull Base Surgery.
Dr. Michaelides joined Rush in 2019, after serving as the Vice Chief of Otolaryngology at Yale University, and brings his strong commitment to diagnosing and treating all conditions of the ear and hearing to Rush. He served as the Yale Otolaryngology Residency Program Director for over ten years. He has published over 50 publications and lectured around the world on innovations in Eustachian tube surgery and skull base reconstruction to reduce cerebrospinal fluid leaks. In addition, he has initiated multiple clinical trials in innovative treatments of inner ear disorders and Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Dr. Michaelides believes hearing disorders can have profound effect on patient’s interaction with others and the world and his clinical interests have focused on hearing restoration and preservation surgery. He has served on the American Academy of Otolaryngology’s Hearing Committee and has received the American Academy of Otolaryngology Honor Award.

Ken Tatebe, M.D., Ph.D., is a Radiation Oncologist and an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Rush University Medical Center.
Tatebe received his Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, his philosophical doctorate in physics from the University of California in Berkeley, California, and his medical doctorate from the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. He completed his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as Chief Resident. He has also completed externships in proton therapy in Warrenville, IL and in carbon ion therapy in Chiba, Japan.
Tatebe has been awarded numerous honors, has presented his research at local and national meetings, and has authored several publications in peer-reviewed publications. These include works on radiation therapy, novel imaging methods, bioinformatics, and high-intensity focused ultrasound.
He is a member of several professional societies including the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the American Board of Radiology (ABR), and the American Physical Society (APS).

Stephan Munich, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo and completed his residency in neurological surgery at Rush University in Chicago. He completed a cerebrovascular and skull base fellowship program at University of Miami. He then completed a second fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery at the University at Buffalo. Munich’s clinical interests include skull base tumors, brain aneurysm, stroke, angioplasty, cerebrovascular disease, subarachnoid hemorrhage, carotid artery disease, brain tumors, and vascular malformations.

Peter Revenaugh, MD, is head of the Section of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Officer for the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. He completed advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins University following residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Revenaugh is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters related to complex aesthetic and reconstructive techniques.
He also has a passion for humanitarian work and has traveled extensively, providing surgical care to areas of the developing world. Revenaugh leads a team of surgeons known for their comprehensive and collaborative approach to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The team's clinical expertise and research interests include noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation, cosmetic and functional nasal surgery, rehabilitation for facial paralysis, and advanced facial reconstructive and microvascular surgery following head and neck cancer.

Ryan M. Smith, MD, is an assistant professor in the Section of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Rush and serves as Director of South Loop Otolaryngology for the Department. Smith joined the faculty in August 2018 after completing advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he focused exclusively on facial aesthetic surgery, head and neck reconstruction following cancer treatment, and reanimation for patients with facial paralysis.
He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College, then stayed at Rush to complete his residency in head and neck surgery, serving as chief resident during his final year of training. Smith has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters related to complex aesthetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery techniques. His research interests include facial rejuvenation techniques, quality-of-life improvement after cosmetic surgery, microvascular reconstruction and facial transplantation.