Roger C. Nuss

Roger C. Nuss, MD is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School and an Associate in the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement at Boston Children's Hospital. He serves as the Director of the Pediatric Voice and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Program at Boston Children's Hospital, where he has been a part of the Otolaryngology department for over 20 years. Dr. Nuss works in several multi-disciplinary teams caring for children with complex disorders involving the larynx and airway.

Dr. Nuss received his medical education and training through prestigious institutions:

• Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• Internship: University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
• Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA
• Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

Dr. Nuss's research focuses on pediatric laryngology and voice disorders. He has developed grading scales to describe vocal fold nodules in children and studies the long-term outcomes of children with these conditions. His additional research interests include management of vocal fold immobility, airway scarring, and velopharyngeal dysfunction. He has served as an expert in an ASHA web forum on Pediatric Voice Disorders and published numerous papers related to vocal fold nodules and voice disorders.

Analysis of Dr. Nuss's recent publications reveals a strong focus on pediatric voice disorders, velopharyngeal dysfunction, and tracheostomy care. His work spans diagnostic techniques, treatment efficacy, and quality improvement initiatives, with particular attention to special populations including children with genetic disorders like 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and Down syndrome. Recent publications also highlight his growing interest in telehealth applications for voice therapy and tracheostomy care.

Dr. Nuss is actively involved in multidisciplinary care initiatives at Boston Children's Hospital. He directs the Voice and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Center, which combines expertise in otolaryngology, speech-language pathology, and plastic surgery to evaluate and treat children with voice and speech problems. His clinical work emphasizes a coordinated team approach for patients with complex disorders involving the larynx and airway, which he believes 'is most helpful for patients and families, and helps achieve the best possible outcomes.'