Associate Professor, OtolaryngologyNew York Medical College - School of Medicine
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Robert F. Ward, M.D., is recognized for his expertise in the treatment of a broad range of pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions. He has authored numerous publications in his field and has been named one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors for over 20 years.
He is a past president of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology and a founding member of Medical Missions for Children, where he has served on the board for more than two decades. Over the course of his career, he has participated in more than 50 international medical missions focused on the treatment of children with cleft lip and palate.
Education
- Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Boston Children's Hospital
- Residency, Otolaryngology, New York Presbyterian Hospital
- M.D., Cornell University
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
Publications
- Schiff E, Propst EJ, Balakrishnan K, et. al. "Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations." The Laryngoscope, 133(12), (2023) 3588-3601. doi: 10.1002/lary.30674
- Caloway C, Balakrishnan K, Boudewyns A, et. al. "International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) survey: Efforts to avoid complications in home tracheostomy care." International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 141(), (2021) 110563. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110563
- Kohlberg GD, Stewart MG, Ward RF, et. al. "Evaluation and management of pediatric nasal obstruction: A survey of practice patterns." American journal of rhinology & allergy, 30(4), (2016) 274-8. doi: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4327
- Modi VK, Visaya JM, Ward RF, et. al. "Histopathological effect of balloon dilation in a live rabbit: Implications for the pediatric airway." The Laryngoscope, 125 Suppl 6(), (2015) S1-11. doi: 10.1002/lary.25425
- Pollack AZ, Ward RF, DeRowe A, et. al. "Iatrogenic velopharyngeal insufficiency caused by neonatal nasogastric feeding tube." International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 78(8), (2014) 1410-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.04.051
- Visaya JM, Ward RF, Modi VK, et. al. "Feasibility and mortality of airway balloon dilation in a live rabbit model." JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 140(3), (2014) 215-9. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2013.6541
- Schwanke TW, Oomen KP, April MM, et. al. "Floor of mouth masses in children: proposal of a new algorithm." International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 77(9), (2013) 1489-94. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.06.016
