Loss of Smell and Taste near Richmond, VA

Biography: As an otolaryngologist, Robert Brager, MD, has provided clinical ear, nose, and throat care and consultations for both pediatric and adult patients at virtually all major Richmond, Virginia community hospitals. He has also performed otolaryngologic surgeries of varying degrees of complexity throughout his career. His focuses are pediatrics involving ear tubes, tonsillectomys, adenoidectomys, sinusitis, and noisy breathing as well as adult sinus and laryngeal/voice disorders and general ENT management.Dr. Robert Brager is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Rhinologic Society, the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology.Aside from his professional practice of otolaryngologic medicine, he has also been involved with charitable organizations that provide free medical care to those in need. In the 1990s and early 2000s, he treated children from families that could not afford specialty care through an organization called Children's Special Services. More recently, he has been a member of the organization Access Now, a group of specialist physicians in Virginia who offer pro bono care to uninsured patients. He also is a consultant for the University of Richmond sports for ENT disorders and injuries.Dr. Robert Brager finished a 3 year term as president for CenVaNet or InHealth in 2014, a nonprofit organization of Virginia doctors and hospitals sharing a goal to bring private-practice and hospital health-care providers together to improve performance. Dr. Robert Brager has been a physician and surgeon at Virginia Ear, Nose & Throat Associates from the time he began his practice of otolaryngology in 1996.

Biography: A native of Nashville, Tennessee but a resident of Richmond, Virginia for most of his life, Dr. Tarasidis graduated from the University of Virginia and the VCU School of Medicine. He completed his surgery internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Utah. Dr. Tarasidis is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Rhinologic Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is also a member of the Medical Society of Virginia and the Richmond Academy of Medicine. Dr. Tarasidis is married. While completing his residency in Utah he became an avid skier. He enjoys water sports and he and his wife enjoy trying a variety of restaurants in the Richmond area.

Biography: A native of Slidell, Louisiana, Dr. Salley graduated from University of Richmond and the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his Internship and ENT Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. Dr. Salley is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Medical Society of Virginia. Dr. Salley is married and has 3 children. He is a major bicycle enthusiast in his spare time.

Biography: Dr. Julie Kerr, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose /amp Throat) Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. She is 53 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Julie Kerr, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: A native of New York, Dr. Tyson graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton and New York Medical College. He completed his Internship at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center and his ENT Residency at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Tyson is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology. Dr. Tyson is married and has 4 children. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking and gardening.

Biography: A native of South Korea, Dr. Lim graduated from Johns Hopkins University and New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Internship and ENT Residency at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Lim is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology. Dr. Lim speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Lim is married and has 2 children. He speaks 3 languages. In his spare time he enjoys water sports and photography.

Biography: A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Van Himbergen graduated from Vanderbilt University and the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his Internship and ENT Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Van Himbergen is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the Richmond Academy of Medicine, and the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology. Dr. Van Himbergen is married and has 3 children. He enjoys golf and water sports in his time off.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Anthony D. Julius, MD, grew up in Richmond, VA and graduated from St. Christopher's School, with honors. He received his undergraduate education in biology and comparative zoology from Harvard College in Cambridge, MA before receiving his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Julius completed both his internship in internal medicine and his residency in neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle, then remained in Seattle to complete a movement disorders fellowship with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center in Seattle, WA.As part of Neurological Associates, Dr. Julius' primary focus is diagnosis and management of movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, as well as other neurodegenerative parkinsonian disorders, cervical dystonia, essential tremor, and restless leg syndrome. Dr. Julius has a particular interest in pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and surgical management of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, cervical dystonia, restless leg syndrome, and migraine. This includes evaluation and management of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). He also is very interested in the effects of botulinum toxin injection for a variety of indications including dystonia and migraine, and is able to provide these injections for patients that meet those criteria. Dr. Julius is happy to be serving the Richmond community. He is currently accepting new patients and referrals at Neurological Associates.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Matthew Boyce is board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He received his medical degree from VCU Medical Center's Medical College of Virginia, in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Boyce completed his internship and residency training in Neurology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he also completed a fellowship in Movement Disorders. Dr. Boyce started his private practice with Neurological Associates in August 2010. He is the Medical Director of the Deep Brain Stimulation program at Johnston-Willis Hospital. He is currently welcoming new patients and referrals.

Biography: A native of the British Isles, Dr. Burke graduated from the University of London and the Royal London Hospital Medical College. He completed his Internship at Emory University and his ENT Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Burke has completed Fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Burke is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Board Certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Burke is married and has 3 children. He is bilingual, comfortable with English and Spanish. He is an avid golfer.