Our Doctors

Dr. Ben Westbrook, M.D.
Dr. Ben Westbrook is trained in minimally-invasive, transoral, robotic surgery for the treatment of sleep apnea and tumors of the throat.
Dr. Ben Westbrook, M.D.
Dr. Westbrook sees patients of all ages and performs all types of head and neck surgery including cancer, endoscopic sinus surgery, endocrine (thyroid, parathyroid), parotid, and salivary gland surgery. He is trained in minimally-invasive, transoral robotic surgery for the treatment of sleep apnea and tumors of the throat. He is currently the only ENT physician in the El Paso area offering this level of surgical care.
Education
B.S. – Brigham Young University 2003M.D. – Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences 2007
General Surgery Internship – Tripler Army Medical Center 2008
Otolaryngology Residency – Madigan Army Medical Center 2013
Diplomate American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Notes from the doctor
Hello! My name is Ben Westbrook. I am an ENT surgeon and I have been practicing here in El Paso since 2013.
I am comfortable managing most head and neck pathology (no spine or brain issues). I have a particular interest in the following types of surgery and disease processes:
- Thyroid and parathyroid
- Parotid and other salivary glands
- Allergy and sinus pathology (Endoscopic sinus surgery)
- Throat and neck cancer and reconstruction
- Skin cancer and reconstruction
- Sleep apnea and airway reconstruction
- Pediatric ENT (tonsils, adenoids, PE tubes, congenital abnormalities)
- Facial trauma and cosmetic reconstruction
- Facial aesthetics to include skin resurfacing, Botox and fillers
- Hearing loss and ear surgery
- Other medical conditions: headache, difficulty swallowing, balance issues, chronic cough, etc.

Dr. Tyler Swiss, D.O.
I am excited for the opportunity to provide ENT care to the people of El Paso. As a general ENT, I am equipped to help manage most ENT issues including hearing loss, chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction, chronic ear issues, thyroid and parathyroid issues, sinus and allergy issues, obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric ENT, and cancer of the skin and head neck. I have a special interest in sinus and allergy disease as well.
Education
BS: Brigham Young University- 2010
DO: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine- 2014
Transitional Internship: Tripler Army Medical Center -2015
Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Residency-Madigan Army Medical Center -2020

Dr. Tyler Swiss, D.O.

Dr. Julian A. Vellucci, M.D.
Dr. Vellucci is a well-rounded and board-certified General Otolaryngologist with specific interests in surgeries of the voice, upper airway, head and neck cancer, thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands. He is also well versed in most aspects of facial plastic surgery, sinus, sleep, and pediatric ENT surgery.
Dr. Julian A. Vellucci, M.D.
Hello, my name is Julian Vellucci. I am a former El Paso native and back home after years of training in my field. I am glad to call El Paso home and am looking forward to meeting the great number of El Pasoans that may need my ENT care. As stated above, I cover the majority of pathology surrounding the ears, nose, and throat but have specific interests in treating ENT cancers, voice, and upper airway diseases.
Please know that I take a great deal of honor and responsibility of the care of each and every one of my patients. We have a great team here to deliver quality care and I look forward to meeting you all.
Sería un placer ayudarlos.
Education
B.B.A. – Cum Laude – University of Texas at El Paso 2008
M.D. – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 2014
Otolaryngology Internship and Residency – Madigan Army Medical Center 2019
Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Jennifer Linford, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
I began my career as a nurse in 2002. I worked in various settings such as ICU, medical/surgical, dermatology, allergy, and nephology. I attended Angelo State University, where I received my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) & Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)– graduating with honors. I received clinical training in ENT and the primary care settings to provide care to families and individuals across the lifespan. I am also a UTEP graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
I am excited to be working with Dr. Westbrook and the rest of the team as I share the same goals and values in providing “top-notch care, continuing education, and improving patient’s quality of life.
Education
B.S. – University of Texas at El Paso
M.S.N. – Honors Graduate – Angelo State University
F.N.P.-C – Honors Graduate – Angelo State University

Jennifer Linford,
MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Dr. John W. Lally, M.D.
Dr. Lally is a comprehensive general otolaryngologist. He is a Captain in the United States Army and currently works full-time at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. He is available to see patients at El Paso Head and Neck Surgery when on leave from the US Army. His specific interests include surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses, endocrine surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary gland surgery, and surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. He is well trained in surgical treatment of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders, ear and eustachian tube disorders, pediatric head and neck surgery, and most facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. John W. Lally, M.D.
Education
M.D. – Georgetown University School of Medicine – 2017