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Andrew Tassler, M.D.

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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Personal Statement

Dr. Tassler is a specialist in all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery. His expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid, tongue, lips and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base and skin.

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Biographical Info

Dr. Andrew Tassler serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ. Dr. Tassler’s expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid, tongue, lips and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base and skin.

Dr. Tassler was born and raised in Washington, DC.  He attended Amherst College and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science. He then received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in General Surgery at New York Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. While at Georgetown, he received the Hugh O. DeFries Award for Lifetime Learning. 

After residency, Dr. Tassler completed a fellowship in Advanced Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the faculty at Weill Cornell, Dr. Tassler practiced for five years at Montefiore Medical Center where he was Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  While at Montefiore, Dr. Tassler was awarded for outstanding teaching and was selected three times as a SuperDoctors “Rising Star” by his colleagues. 

Dr. Tassler is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Head and Neck Society, the New York Head and Neck Society, and the North American Skull Base Society. He is also an active fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Tassler is a specialist in all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery. He also has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques in head and neck surgery including transoral laser (TLM) and robotic surgery (TORS) as well as endoscopic skull base surgery. 

 

Paient Feedback:

"My experience with Dr. Tassler last week Thursday was excellent as usual. Dr. Tassler saved my life. Plain and simple. He performed surgery on me Dec 19th 2017 and I’m alive today as a result of his skill set. I look forward to seeing him again. He has my absolute confidence!" 

 

Contacted by John Batson

Honors and Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2017

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2019

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2020

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2021

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2022

Super Doctor, 2022

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2023

Super Doctor, 2023

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2024

Super Doctor, 2024

Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Clinical Expertise
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland Surgery
Melanoma
Skin Cancer Surgery
Endonasal Endoscopic Tumor Surgery
Endoscopic Chordoma Surgery
Endoscopic Craniopharyngioma Surgery
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Benign Nasal Tumor
Benign Tumor of Oral Cavity
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Laryngoscopy
Larynx Cancer
Laser Surgery
Malignant Tumor Nasal Cavity
Parathyroid Disease
Parathyroid Surgery
Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors
Salivary Gland Disease
Salivary Gland Disorder
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Throat and Voice Problems
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Disorder
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Fine Needle Aspiration
Languages
English
Research
Education 
  • M.D.
    Georgetown University School of Medicine
    2004
  • B.A.
    Amherst College
    1999
Appointments 
  • Associate Attending Otolaryngologist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Head and Neck Cancer Surgical Treatments | Dr. Andrew Tassler | Â鶹´«Ã½¸ßÇå°æ

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