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Babak Givi, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), New York, NY

BabakGiviMDMHPE, FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) New York, NY

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Associate Attending, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Overview of Dr. Givi

Dr. Babak Givi is an otolaryngologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. He is one of 21 doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and one of 19 doctors at Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System who specialize in Otolaryngology (ENT). He also speaks multiple languages, including Farsi. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    University of Illinois at ChicagoMasters, Health Professions Education, 2013 - 2022
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoFellowship, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2011 - 2011
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2008 - 2010
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 2002 - 2008
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of MedicineClass of 1998, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2010 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Star Reviewer American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation, 2012-2015
  • J. Englebert Dunphy Award for Outstanding Leadership Oregon Health & Sciences University, 2008
  • Outstanding General Surgery Chief Resident St. Vincent Hospital, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Safety Recommendations for Evaluation and Surgery of the Head and Neck During the COVID-19 Pandemic  
    Babak Givi, Bradley A Schiff, Scharukh Jalisi, Lisa A Orloff, Chad Zender, Louise Davies, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
  • Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Local‐Regionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A National Cancer Database Analysis  
    Babak Givi, Kenneth Hu, Moses Tam, Naamit K Gerber, S Peter Wu, Anna Lee, Zujun Li, The Laryngoscope
  • Regional Control of Head and Neck Melanoma With Selective Neck Dissection  
    Geltzeiler, Mathew; Monroe, Marcus; Givi, Babak; Vetto, John; Andersen, Peter; Gross, Neil, JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The impact of elective neck dissection in the outcome of Maxillary alveolus & hard palate SCC of oral cavity.
    Givi B, Eskander A, Awad A, Del Bel R, Montero P, Palmer F, Xu W, De Almeida J, Lee N, O'Sullivan B, Irish J, Ganly I, Patel S, Goldstein D, Morris L, Fifth IFHNOS world congress/ AHNS meeting, New York, NY, 1/1/2014
  • Mandibular Reconstruction with Microvascular Fibula Free Flap without Elective Tracheotomy.
    Givi B, Lapis P, Delacure M, Fifth IFHNOS world congress/ AHNS meeting, New York, NY, 1/1/2014
  • Maxillary Reconstruction, where do we stand in 2013.
    Givi B, New York, NY, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Transoral Robotic Retropharyngeal Node Dissection. 
    Toronto, ON, Canada - 1/1/2011
  • Selective Neck Dissection in the Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck. 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2011
  • Assessment of Donor Site Morbidity for Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flaps. 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2011
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Authored Content

  • Safety Recommendations for Evaluation and Surgery of the Head and Neck During the COVID-19 PandemicApril 2020

Press Mentions

  • Guidelines Developed for Head and Neck Care During COVID-19
    Guidelines Developed for Head and Neck Care During COVID-19April 6th, 2020
  • Safety Recommendations for Health Care Workers Involved with Head, Neck Exams, Surgery During COVID-19 Pandemic
    Safety Recommendations for Health Care Workers Involved with Head, Neck Exams, Surgery During COVID-19 PandemicMarch 31st, 2020

Committees

  • Vice Chair, AHNS Education Division 2021 - Present
  • Chair, Curriculum Development & Maintenance Service, American Head & Neck Society 2019 - 2022
  • Chair, Cancer Committee, NYU Langone Health 2019 - 2021
  • Vice Chair, Cancer Committee, NYU Langone Health 2017 - 2018
  • Chair, Education Committee of American Head & Neck Society 2016 - 2018
  • Ex Officio, Research Committee of American Head & Neck Society 2016 - 2016
  • Member, Advanced Training Council of American Head & Neck Society 2014 - 2019
  • Chair, Research Committee of American Head & Neck Society 2014 - 2016
  • Member, Education Committee of American Head & Neck Society 2013 - 2016
  • Member, Research Committee of American Head & Neck Society 2013 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Farsi