Miriam O'Leary

Miriam O'Leary, M.D., is an Associate Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine, with a concurrent Clinical Assistant Professor role at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. She leads the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery department since March 2021, previously serving as Interim Chair from 2021 to 2022. Her affiliations include dual roles across medical and dental schools at Tufts.

• Associate Professor: Tufts University School of Medicine (since March 2021)
• Clinical Assistant Professor: Tufts School of Dental Medicine (since June 2011)

Dr. O'Leary's expertise focuses on head and neck oncologic surgery, microvascular reconstruction, and complex craniofacial procedures. Her clinical and research interests emphasize advancements in surgical techniques for head and neck cancers, including microvascular free tissue transfer and multidisciplinary tumor management.

Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Rosemont College (1999) and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Connecticut (2003). Postgraduate training includes otolaryngology residency at Boston Medical Center (2003–2008) and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery/Microvascular Surgery at the University of Miami (2008–2009).

While no specific awards or grants are listed, her clinical leadership and academic roles reflect significant contributions to surgical education and patient care in otolaryngology.