Current Fellows
Neurotology Fellow - Adam Thompson-Harvey, MD
On July 1, 202e we welcomed Dr. Adam Thompson-Harvey as our Neurotology Fellow. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, he returned home to receive his medical education from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He then completed his otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He has a passion for academic medicine. His clinical interests include all aspects of neurotology, with a special focus on vestibular disorders and skull base surgery. His current research interests include novel applications of vestibular function testing and investigating noncognitive performance and wellbeing among graduate medical trainees. In his free time, Dr. Thompson-Harvey enjoys spending time with his wife Alex, playing tennis, DJ-ing, snowboarding, kayaking, and traveling.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellow - Benjamin Brownlee, MD
Dr. Benjamin Brownlee is our new Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow. He was raised on a horse and cattle ranch outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University, then his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. He stayed in Oklahoma City to complete his residency training in Otolaryngology at the University of Oklahoma. He is looking forward to his fellowship at UVA, and his current clinical and research interests involve reducing opioid utilization after facial plastic surgery. Outside of work, Ben enjoys golf, reading, and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs.
Head & Neck Surgery Fellow - Connor O’Meara, MD, PhD
Dr. Connor O’Meara is our Head & Neck Oncology and Microvascular Fellow who will join UVA in September of this year. After receiving his undergraduate degree with the University of Melbourne (Australia), he completed his medical education at the Australian National University School of Medicine. He then completed his Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Training via the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He has a passion for academic surgery and has previously completed a PhD and Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Immunology & Vascular Biology. His clinical interests include all aspects of Head & Neck Oncology, with a special interest in cutaneous, oral cavity, sinonasal and laryngeal cancer; including techniques to reconstruct to optimize function and aesthetic appearance. His current research interests include biomarkers to identify occult metastasis in the node negative neck and the development of novel small molecule immunotherapy agents for cancer therapy. Connor thoroughly enjoys teaching medical students and specialty trainees. In his free time, he focuses on spending time with his busy fiancé Dilini (Developmental Pediatrician) and gregarious 3-year-old son Idris. He also enjoys snowboarding, surfing, and nature walking.