Michel N. Nassar

Dr. Michel N. Nassar serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, holding key leadership roles including Vice Chair of Business Strategy, Chief of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and Director of the AeroDigestive Program at Montefiore (ADAM). His primary clinical practice is based at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, with additional appointments across 12 Montefiore network locations including White Plains Hospital and Montefiore Wakefield Campus.

His educational background includes:

• Medical Degree: Universite Saint Joseph Faculte de Medecine, Beirut (2005)
• Residency: Hotel Dieu de France Hospital (2010)
• Masters in Surgical Sciences & Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship: Hopital Robert Debre (2012)
• Advanced Fellowship: Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati (2013)

Dr. Nassar specializes in minimally invasive airway surgery, reconstruction, and comprehensive management of pediatric hearing disorders—including endoscopic ear surgery, cochlear implants, and bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA)—with additional expertise in velopharyngeal disorders. His research focuses on congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) and hearing loss, particularly targeted CMV screening protocols and the ValEAR study investigating Valganciclovir treatment for CMV-infected hearing-impaired infants, alongside simulation-based medical education methodologies.

Professional recognitions include:

• New York Times' Super Doctors - Rising Stars award

He serves as a reviewer for Laryngoscope, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, and maintains active membership in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Pediatrics, and International Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies. Dr. Nassar directs the multidisciplinary AeroDigestive Program (ADAM) and co-directs the CranioFacial Clinic at Montefiore, employing integrated team-based approaches for complex aerodigestive conditions in pediatric patients.