When did you graduate from UAB?
June, 2005- What city are you located in?
Augusta, GA - What are your clinical/research interests?
Salivary gland swelling and stone removal, Sleep medicine, business of medicine - How did you choose to practice this area of otolaryngology?
I first became interested in sialoendocopy as a resident when I did a case report on intraparotid stones in a pediatric patient with Dr Audie Woolley in 2004. It was just becoming available in the United States. In 2007, I pursued hands-on training in Erlangen Germany and Geneva Switzerland from the surgeons who designed the sialoendoscopes. I received sleep medicine certification in 2011 and have enjoyed the diversity that this training has brought to my practice. I completed an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at the conclusion of 2018 and this instruction has helped me engage more effectively in the midst of our busy private practice - What aspect of your time at UAB do you believe was most valuable as you started your career?
The professional and personal relationships I developed with the faculty and residents at UAB are the most valuable components of my training. - Did you have a particular mentor while at UAB? Why were they a good mentor?
I actually had 4 mentors during my residency. Nobody could run a smoother clinic that Dr Peters. Glen Peters taught me the importance of looking at my clinic schedule days in advance in order to reduce unwanted surprises and make the most of the patient’s visit by ensuring necessary documents were in the chart in advance. Eben Rosenthal taught me there is joy to be found in medical research and that microvascular surgery can be fun. William Carroll modeled patience in the operating room towards me and compassion in the clinic towards suffering patients and their families. Lastly, when I was a PGY-2, Mark Gibbons was my chief resident and demonstrated the importance of thoroughly examining each and every patient regardless of their chief complaint. - What is one of your fondest memories from UAB?
My lasting friendship with Rob Eller, my co-resident, is my fondest memory from UAB. He consistently pushed himself to do better and this pursuit of excellence was contagious among the residents. I am grateful for how well the residents worked together during my tenure at UAB. - Give one piece of advice you’d like to share with the current residents or those recently graduated.
Learn as much as you can during this time in your career. It is short and goes quickly. You’ll never be surrounded by as many smart people as you are today (unless you join the UAB faculty). - Hobbies/Interests: When you’re not working, how do you spend your time?
My hobbies include dance, music, fitness, travel and family. Our family has traveled to several places in the world including Kenya, Belize, Galapagos, Sweden, France, Italy, the Grenadines, Mexico, Trinidad, England, Norway and Denmark.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jonathan Lindman
- Details
- Written by: Morgan Samples