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A fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist, David Merer, M.D., has cared for the children of the Hudson Valley for 30 years. He has been affiliated with Westchester Medical Center since 1996 and has been a member of the faculty of New York Medical College since 1999. He is also on the staff at Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla.
During his career, he has cared for children with a wide range of problems, from simple (ear and tonsil diseases) to complex (airway problems). His experience has helped him to diagnose patients’ problems appropriately and allowed him to give parents treatment options to help their child. He prides himself on his ability to make children feel comfortable during their visit to his office, which is very important for future interactions. He cares for children from birth to 20 years old and is happy to see both neurotypical and neurodivergent patients.
As an faculty member at NYMC and an attending on staff at the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, he has had the opportunity to teach otolaryngology residents, pediatric residents, medical students, and physician assistants on the day-to-day workings of an otolaryngologist’s office, as well as in the operating room, demonstrating how appropriate doctor/patient interactions in the office can be as important as their clinical knowledge.
Education
- Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Residency, Otolaryngology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
Publications
- Yancoskie AE, Trochesset DA, Merer D, et. al. "Oral leiomyomatous hamartoma: presentation of 3 cases and review of the literature." Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 137(1), (2024) e1-e7. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2023.07.045
- Sannoh S, Quezada E, Merer DM, et. al. "Cystic hygroma and potential airway obstruction in a newborn: a case report and review of the literature." Cases journal, 2(1), (2009) 48. doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-2-48
- Wilson YL, Merer DM, Moscatello AL, et. al. "Comparison of three common tonsillectomy techniques: a prospective randomized, double-blinded clinical study." The Laryngoscope, 119(1), (2009) 162-70. doi: 10.1002/lary.20024
- Taub PJ, Koch RM, Merer D, et. al. "Mandibular distraction in a neonate with muscular dystrophy." Annals of plastic surgery, 55(5), (2005) 519-23.
