Our Surgical Team

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Drew M. Locandro received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University. He attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey, where he specialized in otolaryngology and completed his residency at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York.

Dr. Locandro has extensive experience with common ENT procedures and special expertise with nasal/sinus surgery, cosmetic nasal surgery, and advanced ear surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Shatul L. Parikh, M.D., Video Bio

Dr. Shatul Parikh, a native Atlantan, received his undergraduate degree from Emory University, and completed his medical studies at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Parikh returned to Emory University to complete his residency in Otolaryngology.

Dr. Parikh is a nationally recognized expert in minimally invasive thyroid/parathyroid surgery. Currently an instructor for the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Parikh teaches other surgeons advanced techniques in thyroid/parathyroid surgery. He is also experienced in all routine ENT procedures.

Dr. Parikh is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is also the medical director of Northwest ENT Surgery Center.

Ryan M. Kauffman, M.D., Video Bio

Dr. Kauffman specializes in allergy, nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, chronic ear surgery, and pediatric otolaryngology.

He was born and raised in Carrollton, Georgia, received his undergraduate degree from the University of West Georgia, attended medical school at Vanderbilt University, and completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Avani P. Ingley, M.D., Video Bio

Dr. Avani Ingley grew up in Vidalia, Georgia, and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. She completed her medical studies and residency in Otolaryngology at Emory University in Atlanta. Additionally, she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, one of the nation’s most prestigious medical honor societies.

Dr. Ingley has experience in all routine ENT procedures with special interest in pediatric otolaryngology and nasal/sinus surgery. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Bryan J. Stringham, D.O., F.A.O.C.O-H.N.S.

Dr. Bryan Stringham sees patients of all ages and is experienced with all general otolaryngology procedures. He is also trained in cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.Dr. Stringham grew up in Boise, Idaho and completed his undergraduate studies at Boise State University and Idaho State University. He graduated from the founding osteopathic medical school, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Stringham completed his residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastics at Northeast Regional Medical Center.Dr. Stringham is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

Ashlie Darr, M.D.

Dr. Ashlie Darr received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her medical doctorate from New York Medical College.

She completed her residency training in otolaryngology at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, followed by a fellowship in thyroid and parathyroid surgery at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. She served as a Clinical Instructor part-time in the Harvard Medical School Department of Otolaryngology for nearly a decade before moving back to Georgia. She is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is proficient in all aspects of general otolaryngology.

Hannan Qureshi, M.D.

Dr. Hannan Qureshi MD is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and specializes in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, nasal surgery, and allergy.

Dr. Qureshi grew up in Dalton, GA, and received his BA in Economics from Northwestern University, where he was enrolled in the Honors Program in Medical Education. He graduated summa cum laude from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was also inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, one of the nation’s most prestigious medical honor societies. Dr. Qureshi completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Washington. During his residency, he completed an NIH-funded research fellowship studying head and neck cancers at the renowned Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA. Dr. Qureshi has received national awards for his research and has published over two dozen peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. Upon completion of his residency, he received additional formal fellowship training in advanced endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Qureshi is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Rhinologic Society, North American Skull Base Society, and American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality, cutting-edge medical and surgical care and treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect.

In his free time, Dr. Qureshi enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, camping, skiing, and attending sporting events.