Dr. Hughes has over 30 years of experience in pediatric otolaryngology and takes care of all pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat associated disorders. He performed his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center and fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and at Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes has also served the Department of Dense (DOD) for more than 20 years, including the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and NASA as a Flight Surgeon.

Judy Eid was raised in Galveston County but born in Lebanon. She was a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods. She received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch where she was a student ambassador. Ms. Eid is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is licensed by the Texas Medical Board. She sees pediatric patients with a variety of ENT complaints and completes in-office procedures. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new restaurants, traveling, binge watching TV shows, and spending time with her loved ones and dog.

Kelly grew up in Louisiana and graduated magna cum laude from LSU with degrees in Kinesiology and Biological Sciences. She then went on to graduate with a Master's Degree from University of Texas Medical Branch in Physician Assistant studies as a Pi Alpha Honor Society member where she was also the recipient of the William and Mark K. McGanity Award as well as the UTMB President's Cabinet Award. She started working at UTMB Ear, Nose, and Throat specialists in 2018 where she sees a wide variety of general ENT complaints and completes in-office procedures. During her free time, she is an avid runner, enjoys saltwater fishing, and playing with her Sheltie, Paisley.

Taylor Mitchell is a Galveston native (BOI) and a graduate of Ball High School. She was a Cum Laude graduate from the University of St Thomas in Houston, Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch where she was a member of the Ph Alpha Honor Society. Ms. Mitchell is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is licensed by the Texas Medical Board. She was awarded the 2022 Rookie of the Year of the Advanced Practice Providers. She sees both adult and pediatric patients with a variety of general ENT complaints and completes in-office procedures. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, fine dining, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Consultants Lead
Board Certified in Otolaryngology
Specializing in Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Dr. Pine graduated in the top 1% of his class at Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed a clinical and research fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, England, one of the top pediatric specialty hospitals in the world.

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Dr. Hajiyev graduated from the Istanbul University in Turkiye and completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, one of the nation’s top pediatric specialty hospitals. He specializes in providing the newest medical and surgical treatment for the full spectrum of pediatric ENT disorders, including hearing loss and ear infections, cochlear implants, and BAHAs, airway and breathing issues, swallowing dysfunction, allergies, sinusitis, and sleep apnea. During his free time, Dr. Hajiyev enjoys to garden, riding a bike, and spending time with his three young children.