Why doesn Dr. Asher practice surgery himself anymore?
“There are many fine surgeons, but no one else in the Head and Neck Surgery world can offer patients the healing options that I can provide outside the OR.” Dr. Asher had a long, highly esteemed surgical career – beginning with serving as Chief Resident at the preeminent University of Iowa, followed by a Harvard surgical fellowship, and appointments at Harvard, Washington University, and Dartmouth Medical schools. There have never been any malpractice suits or disciplinary actions against him. However, as his knowledge of and experience with other modalities expanded, he realized developing integrative, holistic treatments plans was the optimal way for him to serve his patients. He wanted to devote as much time as possible to this method of patient care. Dr. Asher remains up-to-date on the most sophisticated and least invasive surgical techniques for any particular Ear, Nose, and Throat disorder. With patients that do require surgery, he is able to refer them to the most appropriate su
