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Physicians | Education

Medical School

University of Miami, School of Medicine

2006, Miami, FL

Residency

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Pennsylvania State University

2012, Hershey, PA

Fellowship

Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital

2013, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

  1. Short- and Long-Term Risk of Meningitis Following Pediatric Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery. Laryngoscope. 2025 Mar 24. View Short- and Long-Term Risk of Meningitis Following Pediatric Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery. Abstract

  2. Phenotyping and Endotyping Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar 20. View Phenotyping and Endotyping Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Abstract

  3. Preservation of Olfactory Function After Pediatric Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery with Nasoseptal Flap Reconstruction. World Neurosurg. 2025 Jan; 193:1054-1057. View Preservation of Olfactory Function After Pediatric Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery with Nasoseptal Flap Reconstruction. Abstract

  4. Pediatric Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Skull Base Approach and Closure: Technique and Technical Tips. Laryngoscope. 2025 Mar; 135(3):1183-1185. View Pediatric Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Skull Base Approach and Closure: Technique and Technical Tips. Abstract

  5. Pediatric sporadic Burkitt lymphoma of the head and neck: A case series and analysis of national trends. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Nov; 186:112137. View Pediatric sporadic Burkitt lymphoma of the head and neck: A case series and analysis of national trends. Abstract

  6. Congenital Pyriform Aperture Stenosis: Not All Patients Require Open Repair. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Feb; 172(2):629-634. View Congenital Pyriform Aperture Stenosis: Not All Patients Require Open Repair. Abstract

  7. Pediatric cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea caused by low flow vascular anomaly of the temporal bone: A case series. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Jul; 182:111999. View Pediatric cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea caused by low flow vascular anomaly of the temporal bone: A case series. Abstract

  8. Perioperative management of pediatric patients undergoing juvenile angiofibroma resection. A case series and educational review highlighting patient blood management. Paediatr Anaesth. 2023 07; 33(7):510-519. View Perioperative management of pediatric patients undergoing juvenile angiofibroma resection. A case series and educational review highlighting patient blood management. Abstract

  9. Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Outcomes Analysis Based Upon Hospital Volume. Laryngoscope. 2023 11; 133(11):3216-3220. View Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Outcomes Analysis Based Upon Hospital Volume. Abstract

  10. A Neonate with Obstructed Nasal Breathing. Neoreviews. 2023 03 01; 24(3):e195-e198. View A Neonate with Obstructed Nasal Breathing. Abstract

  11. Management of Intracranial Sinusitis Complications in Children and Adolescents: Similarities and Differences Among Otolaryngology Subspecialists. OTO Open. 2022 Jul-Sep; 6(3):2473974X221120635. View Management of Intracranial Sinusitis Complications in Children and Adolescents: Similarities and Differences Among Otolaryngology Subspecialists. Abstract

  12. Paediatric nasal dermoid: evaluation and management. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Dec 01; 29(6):487-491. View Paediatric nasal dermoid: evaluation and management. Abstract

  13. Validation of the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale in Pediatric Patients. Laryngoscope. 2021 09; 131(9):E2594-E2598. View Validation of the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale in Pediatric Patients. Abstract

  14. Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Laryngoscope. 2021 09; 131(9):1930-1938. View Improvement of Pulmonary Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Abstract

  15. Postoperative Disposition Following Pediatric Sistrunk Procedures: A National Database Query. Laryngoscope. 2021 07; 131(7):E2352-E2355. View Postoperative Disposition Following Pediatric Sistrunk Procedures: A National Database Query. Abstract

  16. Does Ibuprofen Increase Bleed Risk for Pediatric Tonsillectomy? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 07; 165(1):187-196. View Does Ibuprofen Increase Bleed Risk for Pediatric Tonsillectomy? Abstract

  17. Perioperative pain control and tympanostomy tube outcomes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Nov; 138:110337. View Perioperative pain control and tympanostomy tube outcomes. Abstract

  18. Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial Post Lung Transplant in Cystic Fibrosis Patients? Laryngoscope. 2021 07; 131(7):1446-1447. View Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial Post Lung Transplant in Cystic Fibrosis Patients? Abstract

  19. Pediatric Subperiosteal Abscess Secondary to Acute Sinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Laryngoscope. 2020 12; 130(12):2906-2912. View Pediatric Subperiosteal Abscess Secondary to Acute Sinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Abstract

  20. Balloon Sinuplasty Utilization in the Pediatric Population: A National Database Perspective. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 10; 161(4):683-687. View Balloon Sinuplasty Utilization in the Pediatric Population: A National Database Perspective. Abstract

  21. The Genetic and Molecular Determinants of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Nov; 128(11):1061-1072. View The Genetic and Molecular Determinants of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A Systematic Review. Abstract

  22. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative pediatric choanal atresia care. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Aug; 123:151-155. View International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative pediatric choanal atresia care. Abstract

  23. Readmissions following ambulatory pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery. Laryngoscope. 2019 12; 129(12):2681-2686. View Readmissions following ambulatory pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery. Abstract

  24. Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in prepubertal males: A diagnostic dilemma. Laryngoscope. 2019 08; 129(8):1777-1783. View Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in prepubertal males: A diagnostic dilemma. Abstract

  25. Ambulatory Visits for Otitis Media before and after the Introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccination. J Pediatr. 2018 10; 201:122-127.e1. View Ambulatory Visits for Otitis Media before and after the Introduction of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccination. Abstract

  26. Changes in Scope of Procedures Performed by Pediatric Otolaryngologists in the Past Decade. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Apr 01; 144(4):322-329. View Changes in Scope of Procedures Performed by Pediatric Otolaryngologists in the Past Decade. Abstract

  27. Differentiating Tonsil Cancer from Benign Tonsillar Hypertrophy. J Pediatr. 2018 06; 197:309-309.e1. View Differentiating Tonsil Cancer from Benign Tonsillar Hypertrophy. Abstract

  28. Pediatric Tonsil Cancer: A National and Institutional Perspective. J Pediatr. 2018 06; 197:255-261.e1. View Pediatric Tonsil Cancer: A National and Institutional Perspective. Abstract

  29. Microbiology of the Upper and Lower Airways in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 08; 157(2):302-308. View Microbiology of the Upper and Lower Airways in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients. Abstract

  30. Routine airway surveillance in pediatric tracheostomy patients. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jun; 97:1-4. View Routine airway surveillance in pediatric tracheostomy patients. Abstract

  31. Malignant glomus tumors of the head and neck in children and adults: Evaluation and management. Laryngoscope. 2017 12; 127(12):2873-2882. View Malignant glomus tumors of the head and neck in children and adults: Evaluation and management. Abstract

  32. Nasal septal perforation in children: Presentation, etiology, and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jan; 92:176-180. View Nasal septal perforation in children: Presentation, etiology, and management. Abstract

  33. Complications of turbinate reduction surgery in combination with tonsillectomy in pediatric patients. Laryngoscope. 2017 08; 127(8):1920-1923. View Complications of turbinate reduction surgery in combination with tonsillectomy in pediatric patients. Abstract

  34. Characterizing mortality in pediatric tracheostomy patients. Laryngoscope. 2017 07; 127(7):1701-1706. View Characterizing mortality in pediatric tracheostomy patients. Abstract

  35. Nasal versus tracheobronchial biopsies to diagnose primary ciliary dyskinesia: A meta-analysis. Laryngoscope. 2017 01; 127(1):6-13. View Nasal versus tracheobronchial biopsies to diagnose primary ciliary dyskinesia: A meta-analysis. Abstract

  36. Indications of pediatric tracheostomy over the last 30 years: Has anything changed? Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Aug; 87:144-7. View Indications of pediatric tracheostomy over the last 30 years: Has anything changed? Abstract

  37. Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder of the pediatric airway: Presentation and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jul; 86:218-23. View Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder of the pediatric airway: Presentation and management. Abstract

  38. Pediatric sialoblastoma: Evaluation and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Aug; 87:44-9. View Pediatric sialoblastoma: Evaluation and management. Abstract

  39. The presentation and management of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis) in the pediatric airway. Laryngoscope. 2017 01; 127(1):233-240. View The presentation and management of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis) in the pediatric airway. Abstract

  40. Usefulness of Upper Airway Endoscopy in the Evaluation of Pediatric Pulmonary Aspiration. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Apr; 142(4):339-43. View Usefulness of Upper Airway Endoscopy in the Evaluation of Pediatric Pulmonary Aspiration. Abstract

  41. Sinus Computed Tomography Imaging in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis: Added Value? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 07; 155(1):160-5. View Sinus Computed Tomography Imaging in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis: Added Value? Abstract

  42. Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation-Assisted Resection of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Comparison with Traditional Endoscopic Technique. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 06; 154(6):1145-8. View Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation-Assisted Resection of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: Comparison with Traditional Endoscopic Technique. Abstract

  43. Update on current evaluation and management of pediatric nasal dermoid. Laryngoscope. 2016 09; 126(9):2151-60. View Update on current evaluation and management of pediatric nasal dermoid. Abstract

  44. Case 226: Oval Window Atresia. Radiology. 2016 Feb; 278(2):626-31. View Case 226: Oval Window Atresia. Abstract

  45. Congenital nasal neuroglial heterotopia and encephaloceles: An update on current evaluation and management. Laryngoscope. 2016 09; 126(9):2161-7. View Congenital nasal neuroglial heterotopia and encephaloceles: An update on current evaluation and management. Abstract

  46. Evaluation and Management of Chronic Aspiration in Children With Normal Upper Airway Anatomy. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Nov; 141(11):1006-11. View Evaluation and Management of Chronic Aspiration in Children With Normal Upper Airway Anatomy. Abstract

  47. Case 226. Radiology. 2015 Oct; 277(1):294-7. View Case 226. Abstract

  48. The Public Health Impact of Pediatric Deep Neck Space Infections. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Dec; 153(6):1036-41. View The Public Health Impact of Pediatric Deep Neck Space Infections. Abstract

  49. To stent or not to stent? A meta-analysis of endonasal congenital bilateral choanal atresia repair. Laryngoscope. 2016 Jan; 126(1):218-27. View To stent or not to stent? A meta-analysis of endonasal congenital bilateral choanal atresia repair. Abstract

  50. Vocal fold avulsion in the pediatric population: Presentation and management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Jul; 79(7):959-64. View Vocal fold avulsion in the pediatric population: Presentation and management. Abstract

  51. What is the role of endoscopic sinus surgery in adult patients with cystic fibrosis? Laryngoscope. 2015 Sep; 125(9):2018-20. View What is the role of endoscopic sinus surgery in adult patients with cystic fibrosis? Abstract

  52. IgG4-related disease of the thyroid: a consideration in the differential diagnosis of an expanding thyroid mass. Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Jan; 94(1):26-7. View IgG4-related disease of the thyroid: a consideration in the differential diagnosis of an expanding thyroid mass. Abstract

  53. Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil presenting as otorrhea: a case report. Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Jan; 94(1):E7-9. View Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil presenting as otorrhea: a case report. Abstract

  54. What is the role of the adenoid in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis? Laryngoscope. 2015 Jun; 125(6):1282-3. View What is the role of the adenoid in pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis? Abstract

  55. Endoscopic surgical repair of type 3 laryngeal clefts. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Nov; 140(11):1051-5. View Endoscopic surgical repair of type 3 laryngeal clefts. Abstract

  56. A chief of service rotation as an alternative approach to pediatric otolaryngology inpatient care. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Sep; 140(9):809-14. View A chief of service rotation as an alternative approach to pediatric otolaryngology inpatient care. Abstract

  57. The association between laryngeal cleft and tracheoesophageal fistula: myth or reality? Laryngoscope. 2015 Feb; 125(2):469-74. View The association between laryngeal cleft and tracheoesophageal fistula: myth or reality? Abstract

  58. Corrective nasal surgery in the younger patient. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2014 May-Jun; 16(3):176-82. View Corrective nasal surgery in the younger patient. Abstract

  59. What is the full range of medical and surgical treatments available for patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction? Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Feb; 22(1):8-15. View What is the full range of medical and surgical treatments available for patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction? Abstract

  60. Impact of the pediatric tonsillectomy and polysomnography clinical practice guidelines. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2014 Mar; 78(3):517-21. View Impact of the pediatric tonsillectomy and polysomnography clinical practice guidelines. Abstract

  61. Pathologic fracture of the mandible secondary to traumatic bone cyst. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr. 2013 Sep; 6(3):201-4. View Pathologic fracture of the mandible secondary to traumatic bone cyst. Abstract

  62. Dedifferentiated epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma: analysis of a rare entity based on a case report and literature review. Int J Surg Pathol. 2013 Oct; 21(5):514-9. View Dedifferentiated epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma: analysis of a rare entity based on a case report and literature review. Abstract

  63. Hyalinizing clear cell adenocarcinoma of the oropharynx. Head Neck. 2013 Jun; 35(6):E184-6. View Hyalinizing clear cell adenocarcinoma of the oropharynx. Abstract

  64. Location of airway obstruction in term and preterm infants with laryngomalacia. Am J Otolaryngol. 2012 Jul-Aug; 33(4):437-40. View Location of airway obstruction in term and preterm infants with laryngomalacia. Abstract

  65. Uncontrolled epistaxis secondary to traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the maxillary artery. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2011; 2011:347671. View Uncontrolled epistaxis secondary to traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the maxillary artery. Abstract

  66. Congenital nasal obstruction: clinical and radiologic review. Eur J Pediatr. 2012 Apr; 171(4):641-50. View Congenital nasal obstruction: clinical and radiologic review. Abstract

  67. Emerging trends in tonsillectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Aug; 145(2):223-9. View Emerging trends in tonsillectomy. Abstract

  68. Vestibular pneumolabyrinth: why assessment with temporal bone computed tomography utilizing dynamic focal spot mode is important for the diagnosis. Emerg Radiol. 2011 Jan; 18(1):43-5. View Vestibular pneumolabyrinth: why assessment with temporal bone computed tomography utilizing dynamic focal spot mode is important for the diagnosis. Abstract

  69. Minimally invasive radioguided parathyroidectomy performed for primary hyperparathyroidism. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Jul; 141(1):34-8. View Minimally invasive radioguided parathyroidectomy performed for primary hyperparathyroidism. Abstract

  70. Cochlear implant surgery in patients more than seventy-nine years old. Laryngoscope. 2009 Jun; 119(6):1180-3. View Cochlear implant surgery in patients more than seventy-nine years old. Abstract

  71. Dexamethasone and methylprednisolone do not inhibit neuritic outgrowth while inhibiting outgrowth of fibroblasts from spiral ganglion explants. Acta Otolaryngol. 2008 Feb; 128(2):122-7. View Dexamethasone and methylprednisolone do not inhibit neuritic outgrowth while inhibiting outgrowth of fibroblasts from spiral ganglion explants. Abstract

  72. Local dexamethasone therapy conserves hearing in an animal model of electrode insertion trauma-induced hearing loss. Otol Neurotol. 2007 Sep; 28(6):842-9. View Local dexamethasone therapy conserves hearing in an animal model of electrode insertion trauma-induced hearing loss. Abstract

  73. Blocking c-Jun-N-terminal kinase signaling can prevent hearing loss induced by both electrode insertion trauma and neomycin ototoxicity. Hear Res. 2007 Apr; 226(1-2):168-77. View Blocking c-Jun-N-terminal kinase signaling can prevent hearing loss induced by both electrode insertion trauma and neomycin ototoxicity. Abstract

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

BS, Biological Sciences

Stanford University

1999, Stanford, CA

Graduate School

ScD, Epidemiology

Harvard School of Public Health

2006, Boston, MA

Medical School

Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, MSTP

Harvard Medical School

2008, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital & Boston Medical Center

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2009, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Endocrinology

Boston Children's Hospital

2011, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

American University of Beirut

2008, Riad El Solh, Beirut

Internship

Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

2011, Cleveland, OH

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

2014, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2016, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Stanford University

2012, Stanford, CA

Medical School

Wake Forest School of Medicine

2017, Winston-Salem, NC

Internship

Pediatrics

New York Presbyterian-Columbia University

2018, New York, NY

Residency

Pediatrics

New York Presbyterian-Columbia University

2020, New York, NY

Graduate School

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

2023, Boston, MA

Fellowship

General Academic Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

2023, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Health Services Research

Boston Children's Hospital

2023, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Cornell University

2003, Ithaca, NY

Medical School

St. George's University School of Medicine

2008, Grenada, West Indies

Internship

Pediatrics

Atlantic Health System

2009, Morristown, NJ

Residency

Pediatrics

Atlantic Health System

2011, Morristown, NJ

Fellowship

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

University of Chicago

2014, Chicago, IL

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

University of Athens Medical School

2008, Athens, Greece

Internship

Pediatics

Children's Medical Center at Dallas

2012, Dallas, TX

Graduate School

PhD, Immunopharmacology

University of Athens Medical School

2013, Athens, Greece

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's Medical Center at Dallas

2014, Dallas, TX

Fellowship

Harvard Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program

2016, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ)

2013, Newark, NJ

Fellowship

University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

2018, San Francisco, CA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA

Graduate School

London School of Economics

London, England, United Kingdom

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Internship

Boston Combined Residency (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Combined Residency (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Physicians | Education

Medical School

University of Baghdad, College of Medicine

2006, Baghdad, Iraq

Residency

University of Texas Medical School

2014, Houston, TX

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic

2016, Rochester, MN

Physicians | Publications

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