Jacob R. Brodsky

Jacob R. Brodsky, MD is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and works in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement at Boston Children's Hospital. He serves as the Director of The Balance and Vestibular Program, one of the first and largest dedicated pediatric vestibular programs in the world.

Dr. Brodsky received his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in 2002, followed by his medical degree from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2006. He completed his residency at Upstate Medical University in 2011 and a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School/Boston Children's Hospital in 2012.

Dr. Brodsky's primary area of clinical expertise is in the medical and surgical management of pediatric middle and inner ear disease, including hearing loss, congenital ossicular anomalies, cholesteatoma, and chronic otitis media. He is trained in endoscopic ear surgery (EES), which allows most ear surgeries to be performed entirely through the ear canal in a minimally invasive fashion. His research focuses extensively on pediatric vestibular and balance disorders, with numerous publications on vestibular testing, dysfunction, and management in children.

His body of work demonstrates a strong trend toward developing and standardizing vestibular assessment techniques for pediatric patients, understanding the relationship between hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction, and improving clinical management of balance disorders in children. His research has significantly contributed to the field's understanding of vestibular disorders across various pediatric populations, including those with genetic conditions, post-concussion syndrome, and following cochlear implantation.

Dr. Brodsky has earned several professional distinctions:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
• Certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology

As Director of The Balance and Vestibular Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Brodsky leads one of the largest dedicated pediatric vestibular programs globally. His clinical work involves comprehensive evaluation and management of children with dizziness, imbalance, and vestibular disorders. He is known for his meticulous, detail-oriented approach to patient care, treating each child as if they were his own.

Dr. Brodsky directs the Balance and Vestibular Program at Boston Children's Hospital, which includes a multidisciplinary team of specialists comprising physicians, a program-specific nurse practitioner, and a vestibular psychologist. The program focuses on advanced diagnostic testing and treatment approaches for pediatric vestibular disorders.