Dr. Rasband believes that taking time to listen to her patients and address their concerns is crucial to the thorough evaluation and accurate diagnoses of their individual needs. She is committed to educating and partnering with patients and their families to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. She enjoys the full breadth of Otolaryngology, taking care of infants, children, and adult patients. She is passionate about providing high-quality and compassionate ENT care in Denver, following in the footsteps of her father. She joined AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies after serving on the clinical staff of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

Areas of expertise:

  • Minimally invasive treatment and surgery of the head, face, and neck, including thyroid/parathyroid, salivary gland issues, and head and neck cancer.
  • Treatment of adult and pediatric throat, tonsil/adenoid, and voice problems.
  • Medical and surgical treatment of middle and inner ear conditions, including infections, hearing loss, and balance disorders.
  • Medical and surgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.
  • Medical and surgical treatment of nasal obstruction, sinus disease, and allergies.
  • Office-based procedures and treatment for chronic and recurrent sinusitis.
  • Otolaryngologic allergy

Education:

  • Board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Internship and Residency at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • Medical Doctorate degree (M.D.) from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Cum Laude.
  • Undergraduate degree (B.S.) from Wheaton College in suburban Chicago, Illinois. Summa Cum Laude.

Professional Affiliations:

  • American Board of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Positions Held/Honors Received:

  • Faculty Appointment: Feinberg School of Medicine. Chicago, Illinois.
  • Staff Appointment: Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Chicago, Illinois.
  • Otolaryngology physician: Northwestern Medical Group. Chicago, Illinois.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
  • Oscar T. Pinsker Award for Excellence in Temporal Bone Laboratory.
  • Debra Park Basic Science Research Award.
  • Debra Park Clinical Research Grant.
  • Debra Park Clinical Research Award.

Life Outside of AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies:

After working on the clinical staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Rasband was eager to return to her home state of Colorado. Both she and her husband love spending time with their two children and yellow lab, as well as with their extended families. In their free time, they enjoy the mountains, particularly skiing, hiking and mountain biking, as well as participating in medical mission trips.

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Associates of Otolaryngology, or, AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies has been serving multiple generations of families across the Denver Metro area since 1969. Our group of board-certified surgeons has been providing award-winning treatment and exceeding patients’ expectations with our specialized ENT services for over fifty-five years.

Thanks to our exceptional providers, we are an all-encompassing, comprehensive ENT practice. Our expert team of specialists includes general ENT surgeons, head and neck surgeons, sleep, sinus, and allergy specialists, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons. In addition, our team of providers is supported by doctoral-level audiologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

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