Meet the Doctors

Dr. Brian H. Weeks, M.D

Otolaryngology/Head-Neck Oncology & Reconstruction/Skull Base Surgery

Membership

American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

1997-Present

American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

1997-Present

American College of Surgeons

Candidate Member, 2001

North American Skull Base Society

Candidate Member, 2001

Galens Medical Society

1992-Present

Professional Certification & Courses

Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology, Board Certification

2003

California Medical License

2001

Comprehensive Thyroplasty Course, Baylor College of Medicine

2001

AO-Synthes Comprehensive Craniofacial Plating Course, Baylor College of Medicine

1997, 1998 & 2000

Temporal Bone Dissection Course, Baylor College of Medicine

1997 & 2000

Laser (CO2, YAG) Safety Certification, Baylor College of Medicine

1997

Otolaryngology Basic Science Course, Baylor College of Medicine

1997

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

1996

At the Senta Medical Clinic, Dr. Brian Weeks specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, throat, as well as tumors of the head and neck region, including thyroid, parathyroid, and skull base tumors. He has advanced specialty training in endoscopic sinus surgery, and is a national/international leader in balloon sinuplasty surgery. Additionally, Dr. Weeks has expertise in minimally invasive surgeries of the head and neck, as well as head and neck reconstruction. His role in reconstruction of the head and neck includes management of skin cancers, facial defects and blemishes, and cosmetic imperfections. He also provides extensive knowledge in skin care, facial peels, and facial care products.

Brian H. Weeks, MD, was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in San Diego, CA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Physiology, with emphasis in Neurosciences, in 1992, as an Honors graduate of the UCSD. He completed his medical school at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, earning his Doctorate of Medicine in 1996. Doctor Brian Weeks completed his Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery training at The Baylor College of Medicine in The Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences in Houston, TX in 2002. His training included intensive clinical work at The Ben Taub General Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital. He also completed extensive training at The MD Anderson Cancer Center, in the division of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. During his training, he completed a 6-month research fellowship in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, studying the biologic behavior of skin cancers, and how and why they develop.

Dr. Brian Weeks is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery & a candidate member of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery. He is also an active member of the San Diego Society of Otolaryngology/ Head & Neck Surgery. He has authored or presented numerous scientific works focused on head and neck tumors, skull base disorders, and head & neck reconstruction. He is actively involved in technology advances in the field of head and neck surgery, and serves as an expert consultant and advisor for numerous medical device companies. He also serves as a consultant for numerous professional musicians and recording artists, as well as professional athletes in a variety of sports.

Ashley Sikand, MD

Membership

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

1993-present

American Rhinologic Society

1998-present

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

1998

Royal College of Surgeons Canada, Fellow

1993

American Neurotology Society

1995

Professional Certification & Courses

Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology, Board Certification

California Medical License

Nevada Medical License

Dr. Sikand is a partner physician at Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants of Nevada and the founder of Nevada Sinus Relief. He has pioneered office-based and minimally invasive treatments for sinus and nasal disorders and Nevada Sinus Relief has served as a Center of Excellence and training site for ENT surgeons across the the United States and Canada for over a decade. Dr. Sikand has authored numerous academic articles including the first publications on the topic of office-based balloon sinus dilation and treatment of recurrent sinus infections with office-based management. He is dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for his patients driven by science and superior technology.

Ashley Sikand, MD graduated from the University of Alberta School of Medicine and completed residency training at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He then pursued fellowship training at the California Ear Institute at Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Sikand was also a visiting fellow at the University Hospital in Zurich Switzerland where he studied advanced skull base and neurotolgic surgery.

Dr. Sikand is committed to providing individualized care and treatment plans for his patients. His philosophy is to provide well developed options for each patient and discuss a comprehensive strategy for successful outcomes. He also enjoys teaching both colleagues and physicians in training and has previously served in faculty positions at the University of Washington, University of Southern California and University of Nevada, Reno. He currently serves as assistant professor at Touro University and the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas. Dr. Sikand has published research studies over the last 15 years that have positioned Nevada Sinus Relief at the cutting edge of evaluating less invasive office based treatment options.