Loss of Smell and Taste near Dayton, OH

Biography: Dr Michaelson is proud to bring his knowledge and experience to Premier ENT Associates where he will be a welcome addition to the central Dayton locale of Centerville and its surrounding areas. He has served the Dayton community as a private practice ENT for over 15 years. Dr Michaelson's practice includes all facets of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He performs a wide range of surgical procedures involving all ENT, with a focus on rhinology and sinus procedures. He is a national instructor for office balloon sinuplasty and is a prolific performer of this procedure. Dr Michaelson was also Colonel in the United States Air Force Air National Guard, a Senior Flight Surgeon, and is proud to have served over 20 years in the United States military, with 16 being active duty. His last deployment was to support Operation Inherent Resolve where he served as the flight surgeon of an active combat flying wing, completing over 100 combat hours while in theatre. He retired in March 2024 after 33 years of honorable service. His deployments saw action in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait. He was honored to receive the following decorations from his service: Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Air and Space Commendation Medal Air and Space Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Meritorious Unit Award Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (7 Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster) National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1 Service Star) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon (with Gold Border, Oak Leaf Cluster) Air and Space Longevity Service Award (5 Oak Leaf Clusters) Armed Forces Reserve Medal ("M" Device) Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol) Air and Space Training Ribbon (1 Oak Leaf Cluster) Ohio National Guard Faithful Service Ribbon Dr Michaelson is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has also served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He has authored over a dozen papers published in peer reviewed journals, authored multiple book chapters, has chaired seminars at international meetings, and has had the honor of appearing on prime time national news broadcasts to discuss some of his groundbreaking work on sleep disorders. Dr Michaelson received his undergraduate degree from the United States Air Force Academy, and then served as a physicist before returning to medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD where he graduated with the Outstanding Medical Student Award. He completed his residency in San Antonio, TX and then was assigned to Wright Patterson Air Force Base where he served as Chief of Head and Neck surgery from 2008 to 2016. Dr Michaelson is an avid outdoorsman and cherishes the time he spends with his family.

Biography: Jeffery Adam, MD, FACS, is a graduate of Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at The Ohio State University. Dr. Adam is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has a special interest in nasal and sinus disorders, ear and hearing problems, and disorders of the mouth, throat, and neck. Dr. Adam has practiced otolaryngology for more than 34 years, 29 of which have been in the Dayton area. Dr. Adam is currently on staff at Upper Valley Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital.

Biography: Luxman Srikantha, DO is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, GA. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Michigan State University Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, MI. Dr. Srikantha is a member of a number of professional organizations including the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, and the American Rhinologic Society.