Peter Sadow

Peter Sadow, MD, PhD is a Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Head & Neck and Endocrine Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEE). His expertise spans diagnostic surgical pathology, molecular diagnostics, and research in endocrine and head & neck neoplasia.

• University: Harvard Medical School
• Department: Pathology

Research Interests: Dr. Sadow specializes in endocrine tumors (thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid) and head & neck pathology, focusing on resolving diagnostic challenges through morphologic analysis, genomic profiling, and proteomic studies. His work aims to classify tumors based on biological potential, particularly in cases with ambiguous malignancy indicators.

Academic Contributions: With over 500 publications from the HNEPD division in five years, he has spearheaded research on thyroid follicular neoplasms, salivary gland tumors, and oropharyngeal carcinomas. Collaborations include international institutions and clinical colleagues in otolaryngology, endocrine surgery, and oncology.

Teaching and Mentorship: Dr. Sadow leads a clinical fellowship program in Head & Neck and Endocrine Pathology at MGH, mentoring residents and fellows in anatomic pathology. He also directs educational initiatives like the Current Concepts in Head & Neck and Endocrine Pathology CME course.