Ascent Surgery Center Team
Kent L. Ramsey, M.D.
Kent L. Ramsey, M.D.
Dr. Ramsey graduated from The Ohio State University School of Medicine after receiving the Rusoof Academic Achievement Award for being the first in his class. He completed his internship and residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He has been a clinical assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine and has been published in several medical journals. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
He practices general otolaryngology and has special interests in otology, pediatrics, and sleep apnea. He is a Canton native and a Hoover High School graduate. He is very active in his church and enjoys working at his horse farm and playing guitar in a classic rock band.
Charles J. Bogdan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Charles J. Bogdan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Bogdan received his M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the Case Western Reserve University Hospitals in Cleveland. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and also has Board Certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Bogdan has a special interest in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the head and neck, laser cutaneous surgery, and thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Stark County Medical Society, and the Northeastern Ohio Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He remains involved with teaching students and residents at area hospitals and University Hospitals of Cleveland and has authored several research and medical articles.
Darrell R. Smith, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Darrell R. Smith, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Smith graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Wisconsin. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology as well as the American College of Surgeons. He is published in multiple academic journals.
He practices the full spectrum of otolaryngology with his professional interest including otology, head and neck oncology, endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid) surgery, as well as management of chronic sinus disease (utilizing the latest technologies, including balloon dilation). Dr. Smith is a Canton native. His hobbies include anything involving his four children, golf, and snow skiing.
Aaron I. Brescia, M.D.
Aaron I. Brescia, M.D.
Dr. Brescia received his M.D. from the University of Toledo. He then went on to complete his Otolaryngology residency training at the University Hospitals of Cincinnati including extensive training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, one of the nations’ busiest children’s hospitals.
Dr. Brescia joined Ohio Head and Neck Surgeons in 2009. He enjoys practicing all aspects of Otolaryngology and seeing patients in every stage of life. His professional interests include Pediatrics, head and neck cancer treatment, surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease, chronic sinus disease, hearing loss, and allergy testing. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck and the Stark County Medical Society. Dr. Brescia is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is a native to Northeast Ohio and enjoys supporting the Stark County community and public schools. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, boating, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his wife and two boys.
Amy Hunt, Clinical Director
Amy Hunt, Clinical Director
Amy has over 26 years of experience in the operating room. Amy started her career with a degree in Surgical Technology from Akron University and then went on to obtain her RN degree from Stark State College in 2009. Amy was a 2019 Clinical Excellence Award winner and has also recently obtained her certification as a Perioperative Nurse (CNOR). Amy is a resident of Canton and she enjoys reading and spending time with her 2 daughters.