At Carlisle Ear Nose & Throat, all of our professionals are fully trained and experienced to provide you with the best healthcare related to your ear, nose and throat issues. We want you to trust that you are getting the highest quality care each time you come to see us. But we’re also people just like you – we have families and pets, we’re parents and grandparents, we participate in sports activities and try to stay current with the news. We combine our expertise and professionalism with a personal, responsive and caring attitude to make you as comfortable as possible with our practice – whether you’re sick or well.
Richard E. Ferraro
MD
Dr. Ferraro is Board Certified in Otolaryngology by the American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery. He is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Dr. Ferraro has been a resident of Pennsylvania his entire life, growing up in Western Pennsylvania and moving to Central Pennsylvania in 1995. He has been the senior physician at Carlisle Ear, Nose and Throat Associates since 2004.
Dr. Ferraro completed his undergraduate educations at Case Western Reserve University then completed his master’s degree at Georgetown University. He earned his Medical Doctorate from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and his Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency at the Penn State MS Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Ferraro established Carlisle Ear, Nose and Throat Associates in Carlisle in 2004 and he continues to practicing as the managing physician.
Under Graduate Case Western Reserve University.
Graduate Education: Georgetown University
Medical Education: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Degree: Medical Doctor
Training: General Surgery Internship: Penn State MS Hershey Medical Center
Otolaryngology Residency: Penn State MS Hershey Medical Center
Certifications: Boarded: American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
Areas of interest:
- Sinus and Allergy Management
- Advanced Sinus Surgery
- Office based minimally invasive Sinus Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Hearing Loss
Affiliations:
- UPMC Carlisle
- West Shore Surgery Center
- PennState Health Hershey Medical Center
- PennState Health Holy Spirit
Pamela S Darden RN, MSN, CRNP
Nurse Practioner
Pamela is a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, Hagerstown Md. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Va. For pre-nursing. In the early 70’s She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from the University of Maryland and went on to receive her Master of Science of Nursing from Widener University, Harrisburg Pa.
Pamela has lived in the Carlisle- Newville area for 30 years. She has been a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) for 44 years. She worked those years in critical care and emergency room. Pam became Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in 2000 and worked in the Emergency room at Holy Spirit for the last 17 years. During that time she also work with Dr. Ferraro in his Carlisle ENT practice. In 2016 she transitioned to Holy Spirit urgent care here in Carlisle. She is now back with us full time at Carlisle Ear Nose & Throat.
Carl Heineman
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Hello, my name is Carl, and I was born and raised right here in Carlisle. I previously was with Brown Optical and Hearing aid where I learned my craft over 35 years. I am nationally board certified in hearing instrument sciences and ready to show you the difference knowledge and experience can make for you!
Holly Decker
Billing Manager
I have worked in the medical field for 27 years and 16 of those years at Carlisle Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates. I am also a wife and proud mom of my 2 girls ages 21 and 15. Both of my girls play soccer at the college level and the other in high school and club level. My husband and I spend our free time traveling to soccer games.
Ashley Neidigh
Certified Medical Assistant & Clinical Manager
I have been a certified medical assistant for 16 years with specialty in phlebotomy. I'm a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. I live in the Newville area with my two daughters, boyfriend and small zoo of two dogs and four cats. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends.
Sierrah Berkebile
Certified Nursing Assistant
I became a CNA in the beginning of 2020 and started my position at Carlisle ENT in June of 2021. I married my high school sweetheart and we have 3 beautiful children together. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends. On a nice day you will find me in our boat at Raystown Lake!
Catherina Brubach
Business Manager & Audio Tech
Hi my name is Catherina, Rina for short. I’m a graduate of Big Spring high school, class of 2014. I am happily married with one son. I enjoy traveling and any time spent with my family and friends. I am an audiologist assistant and certified nurse’s aid.
Monica Evans
Medical Receptionist
I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I moved to Pennsylvania in 1997 where my husband of 23 years finished his schooling through the navy, and we decided to make Pennsylvania our home. I have worked in the medical field for 20 years. Recently left a family practice of 14 years to join the ENT team. My husband and I love to travel and spend our free time with our 2 year old corgi named Manny.
Becky Sheaffer
Receptionist
I have been in the medical field for 10 years. I worked in the car business for 4 years but found my way back to the med field here at Carlisle ear nose and throat! I enjoy being with my husband and our four animals as well as hanging out with my friends and family! I love to travel and be outside in the water!
