Our Physicians and Providers
Dr. Stephen Froman, MD FACS FAAOA
Dr. Stephen M. Froman, a native of New York City, New York, attended the University of Michigan and City College of New York for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He received his medical degree at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed a rotating internship at Crozier-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pennsylvania. Dr. Froman completed a two year residency in general surgery at Hahnneman and his otolaryngology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Eye and Ear Hospital, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Froman is on the medical staff at Heritage Valley Health System – Sewickley, Heritage Valley Health System Beaver and Heritage Valley Health System – Kennedy. He has been active in both the Pennsylvania and Beaver County Medical Societies, serving as President of the Beaver County Medical Society from 2002 – 2004. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, and Community Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and he previously served as a Governor on the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Froman is honored to be listed as one of Pittsburgh’s best doctors consecutively since 2012.
Dr. Michael Orsini, MD FACS
Dr. Michael A. Orsini is a native of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania. After attending Penn State University for his undergraduate degree, he received his medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Orsini then served as an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
Before joining Doctors John F. Moyer, Michael C. Bell and Stephen M. Froman in 1983. Dr. Orsini is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1985.
Dr. Mariann C McElwain, MD PhD FAAOA
Dr. Mariann C. McElwain is a native of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She attended Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She went on to receive her doctorate degree in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from The Ohio State University. Finally, she received her medical degree from The Medical College of Ohio (University of Toledo). Dr. McElwain completed a surgical internship and her Otolaryngology residency at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 1998. She became board certified by The American Board of Otolaryngology in 1999 and a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy in 2020. She was an assistant professor of Otolaryngology at The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She then returned to private practice, at that time joining Drs. Froman, Orsini and Rago.
Dr. Erik T Interval, MD FACS
Dr. Erik T. Interval is a proud Pittsburgh native. He emphasizes shared decision making and evidence-based care in his practice of otolaryngology / head and neck surgery. Dr Interval attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. From there, he completed his residency in otolaryngology / head and neck surgery at West Virginia University, and completed fellowship training in head and neck cancer / surgical oncology / reconstruction at Nebraska Methodist Hospital associated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. Interval practices the full breadth of otolaryngology, with an extra focus on tumors of the head and neck.
Dr. Interval is honored to be listed as one of America’s best doctors.
Alexandra S Panagis, PA-C
Alexandra is originally from Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She attended the University of Pittsburgh where she studied biology, chemistry, and psychology. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree, she continued her education at Seton Hill University to obtain a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Alexandra is an experienced board-certified surgical Physician Assistant. She is excited to provide high-quality care for patients at ENT and Allergy Specialists of Western Pennsylvania.