Shih, Jessica MD

Elizabeth Rodriguez is a physician assistant specializing in the care of pediatric patients with ear, nose, throat, and head and neck conditions. She cares for patients who are in the hospital for treatment, and also manages outpatient clinics and assists with surgical procedures. In collaboration with the speech-language pathology team, she plays an integral role in performing functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Rodriguez earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Alderson Broaddus University and is an active member of the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. She has contributed to the professional development of her peers by serving as a proctor and assisting with hands-on procedural training at conferences for physician assistants who specialize in the ear, nose and throat care since 2017.