CristinaMarieBaldassariMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Norfolk, VA

Sleep Medicine

Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Med Sch

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Office
601 Childrens Ln
Norfolk, VA 23507
Phone+1 757-668-9327

Fax+1 757-668-9848

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
DC State Medical License 2009 - 2010
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Quality of Life in Children With Mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2011 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Urinary Leukotriene E4 Levels in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Completed

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

154 citations
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life: a meta-analysis.
Cristina M. Baldassari, Ron B. Mitchell, Christine M. Schubert, Emily F. Rudnick
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2008-03-01
Vitamin D Deficiency and Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity.
Andrew E Bluher, Timothy Kearney, Turaj Vazifedan, Cristina M Baldassari
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2024-10-31
1 citations
Weight Gain After Adenotonsillectomy in Children With Mild Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Exploratory Analysis of the PATS Randomized Clinical Trial.
Erin M Kirkham, Stacey Ishman, Cristina M Baldassari, Ron B Mitchell, S Kamal Naqvi
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2024-10-01

Lectures

ENT Potpourri: You Make the Diagnosis
National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/26/2019

Press Mentions

Does Vitamin D Deficiency Worsen Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea?October 31st, 2024
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in KidsOctober 31st, 2024
A Remarkable Year in Foundation EducationSeptember 2nd, 2024
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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