Meet The Providers

David J. Malis, MD, FACS, FAAP

Dr. David J. Malis received his undergraduate training at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and his medical doctorate from The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He then entered active duty in the U.S. Army and received his residency training in Otolaryngology at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas; this was followed by Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital & Health Center, San Diego, California. Dr. Malis served over 15 years on active duty in the U.S. Army culminating in his last duty assignment as Chief, Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Throughout his military career, Dr. Malis had the honor of providing medical care to active duty service members and their families, from infants to military retirees. Dr. Malis is proud to have been able to serve and provide for the Otolaryngological needs of the entire military “family” and of all branches of military service.

Dr. Malis is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); additionally, he is an active member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), the Society of Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC), and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck  Surgery (AAOHNS). Dr. Malis is Brevard and Indian River County’s only Fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist and is here to meet all of your family’s ear, nose, and throat needs…“from 2 to 102.”

Shelby J. Roemer, Au.D., CCC-A

Dr. Shelby J. Roemer received her undergraduate degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. She then attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she received her Doctorate in Audiology. In 2012, Dr. Roemer moved back to Melbourne, FL, where she is originally from. Dr. Roemer specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, including amplification, for both the pediatric and adult populations. She also specializes in areas such as tinnitus and dizziness. She regularly attends conferences throughout the United States in order to keep up with the newest Audiology research and most innovative hearing aid technology that’s available, including Brain Hearing Technology. This innovative approach enables improved hearing with reduced brain fatigue by helping both ears work together and separating speech from background noise, among other key benefits.

Dr. Roemer is very passionate about volunteer work and giving back to the community. Her past volunteer work includes performing hearing screenings at local health fairs and Special Olympics Healthy Athlete events, traveling to Guatemala and the British Virgin Islands on mission trips to deliver hearing devices to underprivileged youth, and giving presentations at local schools to promote hearing health and conservation.

Dr. Roemer is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and holds her certificate of clinical competence through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Ariel D. Launder, PA-C

Ariel D. Launder received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of West Florida. After graduating, she began working in research as a Research Associate at Moffitt Cancer Center. While there, she conducted clinical research studies in cervical and colorectal cancer.  After three years of working closely with cancer patients, Ariel made the decision to have more of a direct and personal impact on the health and well being of patients and chose to become a Physician Assistant.

In 2012, Ariel was accepted into the Physician Assistant program at Nova Southeastern University Orlando and graduated with her Masters in Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Ariel passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants state boards certifying her as a Physician Assistant.

Ariel has a great deal of experience in Pulmonary Medicine, to include obstructive sleep apnea and sleep studies, and has received extensive additional specialized training in Otolaryngology for both adults and pediatrics since joining Dr. Malis. She works directly with Dr. Malis in providing the same high quality care that Family ENT has been known for in our community. Ariel is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and is also a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA).

Ariel is a native Floridian and enjoys a healthy lifestyle to include cycling, kayaking, and crossfit.