Big Ideas. Real Impact.
Challenging conventional thinking to create meaningful innovations in ENT that improve both physician and patient experiences.
Big Ideas.
Real Impact.
Challenging conventional thinking to create meaningful innovations in ENT that improve both physician and patient experiences.
who we areAt Spirair, we are united by a shared passion for advancing ENT care.
Founded in 2020 by two Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows, Spirair embodies the Biodesign philosophy by taking a needs-driven approach to identifying clinical challenges and developing innovative, physician-optimized solutions that meaningfully improve patient care.
By partnering closely with physicians and deeply understanding patient needs, we continually learn, refine our solutions, and seek new ways to improve physician and patient experiences.
our ProductsModern Innovation
Spirair’s portfolio includes two commercially available products:
The only cartilage-preservation septoplasty treatment for all cartilaginous deviations .
A physician-optimized solution for middle turbinate medialization .
Meet the Team
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![Ben Bishop, CEO, Spirair]()
Ben Bishop
CEO
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![Close-up black and white portrait of a smiling man in a suit, showing his face and upper body against a plain background.]()
James Kintzing, PhD
Co-Founder and CTO
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![Jacque Sanine, EVP, Operations, Spirair]()
Jacque Sanine
EVP, Operations
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![Tracey Henry, VP, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, Spirair]()
Tracey Henry
VP, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory
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![Paul Praino, VP, Sales, Spirair]()
Paul Praino
VP, Sales
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![Naomi Pritikin, VP, Marketing, Spirair]()
Naomi Pritikin
VP, Marketing
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![Art Fernandez, Director, R&D, Spirair]()
Art Fernandez
Director, R&D
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![Jacob Lukacic, Director, Operations, Spirair]()
Jacob Lukacic
Director, Operations
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![Margo Snyder, Director, Clinical Operations, Spirair]()
Margo Snyder
Director, Clinical Operations
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![Christine Yu, Quality Manager, Spirair]()
Christine Yu
Quality Manager
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![Jim Dessenberger, Controller, Spirair]()
Jim Dessenberger
Controller
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![Parker Callender, Assoc. Product Manager, Spirair]()
Parker Callender
Assoc. Product Manager
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Andy Huffmaster
Principal R&D Eng.
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![Hung Nguyen, Sr. Operations Supervisor, Spirair]()
Hung Nguyen
Sr. Operations Supervisor
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![Laura Ino, Clinical Trial Manager, Spirair]()
Laura Ino
Clinical Trial Manager
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![Ashley Bong, Quality Engineer, Spirair]()
Ashley Bong
Quality Engineer
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Peter Do
Accountant
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![Black and white photo of a person with short hair, smiling, wearing a zip-up hoodie with a patterned shirt underneath.]()
Val Schwarz
Director, Sales Operations
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![Hanh Truong, Assembler, Spirair]()
Hanh Truong
Assembler
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![Brian Woo, Sr. Quality Inspector, Spirair]()
Brian Woo
Sr. Quality Inspector
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Upcoming Events
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September 23 – 26, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Booth 206
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October 15 – 17
Los Angeles, CA
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October 17 – 20
Los Angeles, CA
Booth 1916
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are committed to bringing meaningful innovation to ENT through modern technologies designed to improve both the clinical and human experience of care.
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Founded by two Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows, James Kintzing Ph.D. and Brandon McCutcheon, M.D., Spirair was created to challenge conventional approaches in ENT and develop smarter, more minimally invasive solutions for physicians and their patients.
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By partnering closely with physicians and keeping patient needs at the center of everything we do, our solutions are designed to simplify treatment, preserve anatomy, and help physicians confidently treat a wider range of patients.
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