Biography
NYU Langone Health
Dept. of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, New York, USA
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Graduate
1997-2001 State University of New York at Stonybrook School of Medicine Degree Earned: Doctor of Medicine
1992-1996 Cornell University Ithaca, NY
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts
Major- Biology. Concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior
Major- Government. Concentration in International Relations
Postgraduate Training:
2002-2006 New York Eye and Ear Infirmary – Otolaryngology Resident
2001-2002 Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY) – General Surgery Intern
Appointments:
9/2019-Present Chair, Governance and Social Engagement Committee, Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
4/2019-Present Attending, Veterans’ Affairs New York Harbor Health Care System NY, NY
9/2018-Present Attending, Bellevue Hospital NY, NY
7/2018-Present Director of Sleep Surgery, NYU Langone Health, NY, NY
7/2018-Present Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, NYU School of Medicine NY, NY
10/2018-Present Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine NY, NY
2017-Present Member, Epistaxis Clinical Practice Guideline Taskforce, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2017-Present Treasurer, New York State Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2017-2019 Vice Chair, Governance and Social Engagement Committee, Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2015-2018 Director, Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Program, Mount Sinai Beth Israel
2015-2018 Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
2012-2018 Director, Sleep and Airway Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2010-2015 Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2010-2018 Attending Physician, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System
2010 President-elect Medical Staff, Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville, KY
2010 Director, Quality Assurance Committee, Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville, KY
2009-2010 Chief, Department of Surgery, Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville, KY
2008-2009 Director, Pharmaceutical Committee, Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville, KY
2006-2010 Member, Medical Executive Committee, Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Greenville KY
Private Enterprise:
7/2006-6/2010 Partner, Single specialty private practice
Sage Otolaryngology, PLLC, Powderly, KY
Professional Societies:
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
International Sleep Surgical Society
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
New York State Society of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Medical Licensure and Board Certification:
New York Medical License
2012 Board Certified – Sleep Medicine
2007 Board Certified – American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Honors and Awards:
2000 Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society
1997 The Gerry and Floyd Collins Award for Excellence in Teaching, Department of Biochemistry, Cornell University
1996 Certificate of Appreciation – Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games
Committee Service:
2019-Present NYU Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Student Advisor
2018-Present NYU Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Residency Mentorship Committee
2017-2019 Vice Chairman, Governance and Society Engagement, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2017-2018 Nominating Committee, Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2014-Present Member, Sleep Disorders Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2014-2017 Member, Governance and Society Engagement, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2013-2015 Member, Media and Public Relations Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Peer Review:
2017-Present American Journal of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery
2017-Present Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
2015-Present Laryngoscope