All Lakeside ENT & Allergy physicians are Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. (ABOHNS).  Board Certification is a multiyear qualification process that culminates in successful completion of rigorous written and oral board examinations. Dr Obourn is fellowship-trained and Board Certified by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).  All our ENT physicians are Fellows of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA).  Fellowship in the AAOA entails completion of specific clinical and educational requirements, written and oral AAOA Fellow examination, and demonstration of clinical experience in otolaryngic allergy and immunotherapy.