The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center
Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center
6569 N. Charles St.
Pavilion West, Suite 401
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (443) 849-2087
Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center
6569 N. Charles St.
Pavilion West, Suite 401
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: (443) 849-2087
Exceptional, compassionate care for every patient, every time
MISSION
In everything we do, our specialized team excels in providing compassionate, quality care for patients and caregivers.
VISION
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center is the first choice of care for patients with head and neck cancer, voice, swallowing and communication disorders. The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center is the employer of choice for health professionals.
Our care doesn't end with state-of-the-art surgery and advanced technology
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center provides comprehensive care to patients with disorders of the head and neck and their families. The Center includes head and neck surgery, multidisciplinary head and neck rehabilitation services, a full range of speech-language pathology services and a highly specialized voice center.
The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center also provides a wide range of programs and services to improve our patients' quality of life. Patients and family members receive exceptional care through counseling and education, discharge planning, home health care coordination, support groups, professional voice care, head and neck cancer care, interdisciplinary patient care conferences, and more. Every step of the way, our patients experience compassion from people who care in a healing, supportive environment.
Our Services
Melissa Bidlack, MS, MM, CCC-SLP
Speech Coordinator
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment. Member of ASHA SID 3 and NATS.
Melissa Bidlack, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist at Johns Hopkins Voice Center. She completed her clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, specializing in voice, swallowing, and neurological disorders. Ms. Bidlack received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University Teachers College. She also holds a Master of Music degree from Rice University in Vocal Performance. Prior to her career in speech-language pathology, she performed as a professional opera singer and served on the voice faculty at Whitman College. Melissa Bidlack, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist at Johns Hopkins Voice Center. She completed her clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, specializing in voice, swallowing, and neurological disorders. Ms. Bidlack received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University Teachers College. She also holds a Master of Music degree from Rice University in Vocal Performance. Prior to her career in speech-language pathology, she performed as a professional opera singer and served on the voice faculty at Whitman College.
Lisa Clossey, MS, CCC-SLP
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Member of ASHA, SID - 2 Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders; SID-13 Special Interest Group 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia). Board Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
Lisa’s clinical interests are in the areas of swallowing disorders, adult speech, language, and cognition following neurological impairments including stroke and traumatic brain injury. Lisa’s clinical interests are in the areas of swallowing disorders, adult speech, language, and cognition following neurological impairments including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
Brandon Costantino
Administrative Director
Connor Cunningham, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Amberlynn Fenner, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Karen Harrer, MSW, LCSW-C, OSW-C
Oncology Social Work Clinical Specialist
Board Certified Oncology Social Worker, Member of Association of Oncology Social Workers
Karen has a clinical interest in assisting head and neck cancer patients and their families with the emotional adjustments and practical issues related to diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Karen has a clinical interest in assisting head and neck cancer patients and their families with the emotional adjustments and practical issues related to diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Jason Kortte, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Coordinator
Member of ASHA, SID - 2 Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders; SID-13 Special Interest Group 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia).
Jason’s clinical interests are in the areas of adult speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders following neurological impairments including stroke and traumatic brain injury. He has received specialized training in cognitive rehabilitation by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. As an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University, he has instructed graduate students on the assessment and treatment of aphasia. Jason’s clinical interests are in the areas of adult speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders following neurological impairments including stroke and traumatic brain injury. He has received specialized training in cognitive rehabilitation by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. As an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University, he has instructed graduate students on the assessment and treatment of aphasia.
Stephanie Little, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Graduated from Loyola University Maryland with her Master’s Degree in 2019. She completes speech-language and feeding/swallowing evaluations and treatment sessions at the Milton J. Dance Center for children ages 0 months-18 years.
Ana Minisci, MS, CCC-SLP
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Ana graduated with her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2007 from Loyola University of Maryland. Her areas of interest are in swallowing disorders and voice disorders. She has extensive experience with medically complex patient populations, NICU, PICU, and pediatrics. Her current focus is on the head and neck cancer population. She is a member of the ASHA special interest groups for swallowing disorders, voice and upper airway disorders. She is certified in MBSImP, McNeill Dysphagia Treatment Program, and LSVT Loud.
Karen M. Ulmer, MS, RN, CORLN
Otolaryngology Nurse Specialist
Karen has 30+ years experience working with head and neck oncology patients and their families/friends. She enjoys working with patients throughout their cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment through long-term survivorship. Karen co-facilitates the Dance Center’s monthly Head & Neck Cancer Patient and Family Support Group.
Karen has expertise in the management of tracheostomies. She is available for both inpatient and outpatient consultations. She presents locally and nationally on a variety of Head & Neck Cancer topics.
Karen’s involvement in Head & Neck Cancer extends beyond GBMC. She is an active member of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN). She currently serves as the chair of the SOHN National Education Committee and is SOHN’s Accredited Provider Program Director. Karen serves on the Board of Directors for Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC). She is also a member of the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative (GTC) and the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+).
Claire Wilson, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Claire graduated with her Master of Speech Pathology from The University of South Carolina in 2017. Her professional interests include pediatric dysphagia, supporting breastfeeding dyads as a Certified Lactation Counselor, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and evaluation and treatment of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Bushra Lohrasbi, MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Story of Mr. & Mrs. Dance
Jeanne Vance's and Laddie Dance's dream for cancer patients to see their future as an opportunity for hope and peace of mind is realized every day by the patients at the Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Rehabilitation Center.
