Dr Casiano is an internationally recognized expert in the field of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery. His area of expertise is in the area of advanced rhinologic endoscopic surgical techniques and the management of complex sinonasal neoplasms. After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Wabash College (Crawfordsville, Indiana) in 1978, Dr Casiano received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, Indiana) in 1982. In 1988 he completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine, after which he joined the faculty at the University of Miami Department of Otolaryngology. He currently holds the rank of tenured Professor and Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs, and directs the department’s Advanced Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Fellowship Program.  To date, he has mentored over 120 otolaryngology residents and 36 rhinology and endoscopic skull base fellows, many of which are currently serving in some capacity as a rhinologist and/or faculty member at various academic medical centers throughout the world.  His clinical and research interests have resulted in over 200 peer reviewed research publications, book chapters, or textbooks in the area of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery.  He is a frequently invited guest speaker to numerous national and international meetings.  Dr Casiano is an active member of the American Rhinological Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology H&N Surgery, North American Skull Base Society, American College of Surgeons, and Panamerican Association of Otolaryngology H&N Surgery. He has served as Past President of the American Rhinologic Society, as well as Secretary General, Treasurer, and Past President of the Panamerican Association of Otolaryngology H&N Surgery.

Pavol Surda is a Consultant ENT and Rhinology Surgeon and the Clinical Lead for ENT at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London. His clinical practice covers the full spectrum of nasal and sinus disease, with particular expertise in endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, and the management of sinonasal tumours.

He completed specialist fellowships in rhinology and facial plastics at St George’s University Hospital in London and anterior skull base surgery at the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam. He also holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam, with award-winning research focused on “rhinitis in athletes”.

Pavol has a strong academic portfolio, having published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was among the first to describe anosmia as a presenting symptom and contributed to national tracheostomy service guidelines. His current interests include innovation in minimally invasive rhinology, use of technology in surgical planning, and robotic approaches to the skull base.

He is deeply involved in education and research, regularly teaching on international courses and contributing to national and European guidelines. He co-authored the Scott-Brown Essentials in Rhinology and is part of the SurgTech team, creating high-quality surgical training content.

Pavol is a member of the Executive Board of the European Rhinologic Society, Chair of the Young European ENT Confederation, and Honorary Secretary of the Laryngology & Rhinology Section at the Royal Society of Medicine.

A former elite triathlete, he brings the same discipline and pursuit of excellence to his clinical and academic work.