Constantine A. Kotsanis, MD, Medical Director
Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Certified in Clinical Nutrition
I was born in Greece and came to the states as a teenager. My family settled in Chicago, where I attended Austin High School and went to Northern Illinois University (go Huskies!). I then returned to Greece for medical school at the University of Athens. I did my specialty training in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at Loyola University of Chicago which is when I met and married my wife Beverly.
Life has always been an adventure. Bev and I have two wonderful children, Andrew and Katerina who add spice to an already busy schedule. Both of the kids have participated in the practice over the years, and someday I hope one or both of them can take it over.
Although I began my medical career quite conventionally, at one point some years after beginning medical practice I began to experience health problems. After extensive testing, I was told nothing was wrong with me. All I knew was that I was in pain, fatigued and experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues. This experience taught me that sometimes you have to look for answers in less conventional places. This was before Google existed and before the Internet was readily available to most people. I had to find my answers the old-fashioned way - books, journal articles and other sick people.
I come from a large family. My father was the eldest of 18 siblings and I am the youngest of seven, three brothers and four sisters. As you can imagine, with a family that large, and with people as mobile as they are these days, we now have family all over the world. So, we travel often to visit the many friends and family we have amassed over the years. While traveling we always connect with local medical people and learn what they are doing. We love exchanging ideas. Bev and I are also conference junkies. Being up on trends and new research findings is important, so our travels help us learn while we catch up with people. Additionally, because my patients know that we are open-minded and interested in new technologies, they are constantly bringing us new information.
Although we keep an open mind, a certain degree of skepticism should always exist to balance the enthusiasm that may come with an idea that sounds too good to be true. Because we still ask a lot of questions, we do some original research in house to test and research new ideas before offering these to patients. We have done and continue to do clinical trials in house under Investigational Review Board (IRB) guidelines. These studies have brought important findings that are then shared with other health professionals. In addition, our contribution to our local community includes various types of interns who spend time learning and doing projects in our Institute. These range from short high school projects to lengthy one-year studies at the post-graduate level.
We always look forward to the next challenge and hope you will decide to become a part of the family of patients and professionals who will help lead us into a healthier and brighter future.
Beverly Kotsanis
Chief Executive Officer
I’m Beverly Kotsanis and I have been Operations Manager since we opened our doors in Texas in 1983. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Loyola University of Chicago and have attended postgraduate studies in business at Rosary College, River Forest, IL and at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. I love this place. There is always something new to learn and the patients are fascinating. Our team is awesome and they are really more than just a team. Over the years they have become my family. As a matter of fact, we have several family traditions going here. Jana and Lindsay are mother and daughter, and of course I am “married to my job,” having worked with my husband now for over 35 years. I wouldn’t have it any other way. We always celebrate each other’s birthdays, weddings, anniversaries (and sometimes divorces). Everyone on staff who has children has had one or more of them work in our office at some time or another. Who says you can’t pick your family!
Read Beverly’s White Paper on the future of medicine.
Elizabeth Seymour, M.D.
Dr. Seymour is originally from Denton, TX. After graduating from Ryan High School, she attended Texas Woman’s University for her undergraduate degree. She obtained her medical diploma from St. Matthews University School of Medicine on Grand Cayman Island. Her residency was completed at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Seymour is board certified in Family Medicine, and also holds a masters degree in Health Services Administration. She is married to her husband, Eric, who is also a Dentonite. They have two children, Rhett & Beau.
Jana Miller
Clinical Staff Coordinator
I’m Jana Miller and I am the Clinical Coordinator. I am certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant and am also a Licensed Massage Therapist. I support our clinical team and also have direct contact with the patients during treatments. I have been with Dr. Kotsanis since 1988. My staff and I regularly attend continuing education courses to keep on top of the changing landscape in all the different diagnostic categories that we treat. The people who work with us are family, and we hope that when you become a patient here you will feel like family too.
Pam Rust
Administration
I’m Pam Rust and I love children. Every day as a Clinical Medical Assistant here brings something new and wonderful. You never know what the kids are going to say. They keep me on my toes and keep me laughing. Over my 17 years working with Dr. Kotsanis and our team, I have met hundreds of kids and adults from all over the world. I regularly attend continuing education meetings and meet new people. As a native of Ft. Worth, TX, I never expected I would meet so many different kinds of people. We really get to know our patients. I love every minute.
Janet Robinson
Administrative Bookkeeper
I started with Dr. Kotsanis in December of 2009 and have enjoyed every minute of my work with the staff. They are such a kind group of people. I do the bookkeeping and keep track of such things as inventory and overhead costs. I work closely with Beverly to keep costs under control so we can make sure we keep our fees reasonable for our patients.
Karey Choy
Marketing Director
My name is Karey Choy and I live in Lewisville with my husband and three rescue dogs. I attended the University of North Texas where I earned a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Marketing. I have enjoyed the time I have worked here at the Kotsanis Institute. From the moment I was hired, I have felt like part of the family. There is never a dull moment at the Kotsanis Institute and I feel grateful to work in such a positive environment. I learn something new everyday!
Adriana M. Saldivar
Medical Administrative Assistant
I am a Medical Administrative Assistant here at the Kotsanis Institute. At the age of 17 I joined the Army Reserves where I gained valuable skills and made life-long friends. I later moved to Phoenix Arizona where I graduated as a Certified Medical Assistant, and where I also became a mother to a baby boy. After I moved back to my home state of Texas, I joined the Kotsanis Institute in late 2014. I hope to further my education to be able to work more closely with special needs children.
Ebone Box
Medical Assistant/Lead Infusion Technician
My name is Ebone, and I am one of Dr. Kotsanis’ Clinical Medical Assistants. I have been with the Kotsanis Institute since April 2017, and have enjoyed every day of my work with the staff and patients. I graduated from Remington College with a Medical Assitant degree. I am hoping to further my education in the medical fields to work more closely with cancer patients.
Bree Newton
Emergency Medical Assistant
Hey there! My name is Breanna, but everyone calls me Bre. I find my full name a little formal, but either one works. I worked as a Firefighter/EMT for 3 years while going to school in Colorado. I initially was going to be a nurse but found my passions for the prehospital world irresistible. Kotsanis Institute and all the clients here have been so wonderful to accept me and my unusual set of skills into the clinic with welcoming arms. The experience here has broadened my level of critical thinking and allowed my scope of practice to be expanded greatly. It is a blessing to be surrounded by such an uplifting group of people, staff, and clients all. I aspire to pursue my passion for emergency medicine further with more knowledge and education.
A little more about me personally, I am an outdoors woman. Anything outside and I will certainly try it. I have been skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, rappelling, camping and all sorts for many years. Now, I am blessed to share them with my wonderful fiancé and his two amazing kids, our sons Jackson and Jonathan.
Lindsay Kirkwood
Registered Nurse
Hi! My name is Lindsay Kirkwood and I am a part of the clinical staff. I have been with the Kotsanis institute since 2008. My passion is to help our patients heal and achieve an improved quality of life. At Kotsanis Institute, we take pride in our positive, family-oriented atmosphere. We aim to find the root cause of your illness and help improve your health vs masking your symptoms.
I have a Bachelor of Science in child development as well as a Bachelor of Science in nursing. I have two wonderful children Clara and Conway. My husband and I enjoy spending time with our kids at the lake and are avid boaters.
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Vanessa Galvan
Clinical Research Coordinator
Nakos Kotsanis
Micronutrient-Phytochemical Anticancer Researcher
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