We are excited to announce the addition of Allergist Dr. Sunena Argo to our practice! Get to know Dr. Argo by viewing her bio here.
At the office of Alabama ENT & Allergy, we believe that quality care begins with a compassionate and experienced team. Our providers are dedicated to supporting your health and wellness through personalized, patient-centered care. Each member of our team brings a unique background and deep commitment to helping you feel your best.
Originally from California, Dr. Robertson has been a Birmingham resident for almost 20 years. Both he and his family have been residents in Shelby and Jefferson County. Having raised two children in the Hoover School System, he has been an active member in the community.
Dr. Robertson graduated both College and Medical School from the University of California at Irvine with honors. He then accepted an internship and residency in Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State University. Finalizing his training with a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery here in Birmingham, he has been very pleased to call Alabama home ever since.
Dr. Robertson is board certified in both Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) as well as in Facial Plastic and reconstructive Surgery. He has been a member in good standing in both organizations for over 15 years.
Dr. Ryan Marshall was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Mississippi. He earned both a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was the recipient of many honors including his election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. He then completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Marshall is board certified in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) and treats patients with the full spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions. He has an interest in sinus disease, voice disorders, sleep apnea, and facial plastic surgery. We are thrilled to have Ryan join our practice, as he will be able to provide a wide range of skills and services to our patients.
Dr. Marshall, his wife Sarah, and their two young children live in the Birmingham area. In his free time, he enjoys golf, exercising, cooking, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Sunena Argo is an Alabama native who at an early age was inspired by her pediatrician to pursue a career in medicine. After high school she entered the Early Medical School Acceptance Program and received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Medicine.
Dr. Argo completed her internship and residency in Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock and her fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at the University of Missouri- Kansas City/Children’s Mercy Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology as well as the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Argo is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology as well as the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. She is also the past president of the Alabama Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. She has been a part of numerous clinical trials for asthma, eczema, and food allergy. Her passion is the prevention and treatment of food allergy in all age groups.
Dr. Argo lives in Pelham with her husband, two children, and their dogs. Together they enjoy travel, outdoor activities, and anything Auburn.
Dr. Carol Smith has called Birmingham home since 1994. Hailing from a military family, she was pleased to find such a welcoming city to settle and practice for the past 32 years. She holds degrees from the George Washington University and the University of Tennessee School of Medicine-Memphis. She completed her Pediatric Residency at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis as well as Fellowship training in Allergy & Clinical Immunology at UAB and the Children’s Hospital of Alabama. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology to treat both Adult and Pediatric patients with Asthma, Allergic and Immunologic disorders.
Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, previously served as the President of the Alabama Society of Allergy and Immunology, has been an active supporter of the American Lung Association where she served as the Medical Chairperson for their annual Asthma Walk, and has enjoyed her summers as “Doctor Carol” at Camp WheezeAway - our state’s yearly summer camp for kids with asthma.
She is active in local and state initiatives for the advancement of education in Asthma and Allergic Disease. She is happy to see any patients with allergies, asthma, recurrent infections, adverse reactions, chronic hives or eczema.
Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys anything outdoors- cycling, swimming, pickleball, and riding her Vespa.
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Beth is a board-certified Family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience. She graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She’s been a part of our team for the past 8 years and has enjoyed developing long-lasting relationships with many of her patients. Beth is committed to treating her patients and their symptoms, but it’s also important to her to explore and define the root cause of their issues. By doing this, she can consider all possible treatment options and tailor individual treatment plans.
Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 young children, and their golden doodle, Louie.
Michelle is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011 and thereafter went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Michelle joins the practice with over 8 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in the field of allergy, upper respiratory tract infections, and asthma. She takes pride in getting to know each of her patients well in order to formulate the best plan of care and individualized treatment options. She enjoys teaching and educating patients on their diagnosis to ensure complete understanding and patient-centered care.
Michelle, her husband, and their three young children currently live in Shelby County and have considered Birmingham home for the last 17 years. In her free time, she enjoys travel, outdoor activities, and spending time with family.
Amber is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). She began her nursing career in 2008 and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2015.
Amber began her career as a Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine and Pediatrics and now has over 4 years of experience specializing in Allergy and Asthma. She enjoys developing a great rapport with her patients and working together to develop the best plan of care. Amber places a strong emphasis on patient education and strives to ensure every patient fully understands their diagnosis and treatment options.
Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new places, trying out new restaurants, and catching her favorite bands live whenever she can.
As a child of parents with dual sensory losses, vision and hearing loss, Abby Ryan has a lifetime of personal experience with hearing loss, hearing aids, and the hardships faced by those with multiple impairments.
Interested in what caused her mother’s sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Dr. Ryan took courses on communication disorders and audiology. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Alabama and her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) from Auburn University. Dr. Ryan completed her Clinical Fellowship Year with the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics. These clinics are part of the Civitan International Research Center whose mission is to provide education, research, and services on developmental disabilities. During this time, she presented her research on the choice of musical instrument and its effects on auditory working memory and perception in adolescents at the Civitan International / Simpson-Ramsey Neurodevelopmental Symposium. Most recently, Dr. Ryan has presented on her experience as part of the Cochlear Provider Network (CPN) at the 2022 AuDacity conference for the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA). Dr. Ryan specializes in adult and pediatric diagnostic evaluations and has special interests in hearing aids, cochlear implants, aural rehabilitation, and vestibular testing.
A native of Birmingham, she is a regular at the Christmas Village, enjoys playing musical instruments, attending concerts and musicals, trying new restaurants, and enjoying the outdoors with her husband, two pups, and two children.
Rachel Rubolino is an Illinois native and has recently joined our team as our Practice Manager.
Rachel is motivated to lead and serve others. Rachel graduated from Lubbock Christian University with a MS Leadership degree in 2017 and has worked diligently over the years to grow within leadership and she is always helping to drive continual improvement.
She has over 20 years of healthcare experience that makes her especially adept at the ever-changing healthcare industry. In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 sons.