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Office
Hess Center for Science and Medicine
10 East 102nd St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10029Phone+1 212-241-9410Fax+1 212-996-9097
Summary
- Eric M. Genden, MD, MHCA, FACS, is the Isidore Friesner Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, and Professor of Neurosurgery and Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is Chair of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Executive Vice President of Ambulatory Surgery, and Director of the Head and Neck Institute at the Mount Sinai Health System.
Dr. Genden is internationally recognized as a leader and innovator in the management of oropharyngeal cancers and microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck. His clinical expertise also encompasses thyroid and parathyroid surgery. In addition to his clinical endeavors, Dr. Genden oversees a National Institutes of Health-funded basic science laboratory that studies the transplantation immune biology of the trachea and larynx. He is also co-investigator on more than a dozen clinical trials.
A thought leader in his field, Dr. Genden is a prolific author of original peer-reviewed reports, textbooks, and book chapters. He is an editor and reviewer for numerous journals, lecturing nationally and internationally on his work. Dr. Genden is a founding fellow of the International Academy of Oral Oncology, and past president of the New York Head and Neck Society.
After finishing his residency training at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Genden completed his fellowship training in head and neck oncology and microvascular surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Genden also earned a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration at Harvard University.
Education & Training
- Harvard UniversityMHCA, Healthcare Administration, 2013 - 2015
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1998 - 1999
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1993 - 1998
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1992
- Columbia UniversityBA, Economics, Magna Cum Laude, 1983 - 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 1997 - 2025
- FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
- MO State Medical License 1993 - 2015
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Distinguished Service Award American Academy- Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2013
- The Jacobi Medallion Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2010
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Clinical Trials
- ADXS 11-001 Vaccination Prior to Robotic Surgery, HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 01
- The Sinai Robotic Surgery Trial in HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCCA) (SIRS TRIAL) Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 01
- Local Infusion of Ropivacaine for Post-Op Pain Control After Osseocutaneous Free Flaps Start of enrollment: 2017 Sep 13
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 61 citationsStandard of care vs reduced-dose chemoradiation after induction chemotherapy in HPV+ oropharyngeal carcinoma patients: The Quarterback trial.Krzysztof Misiukiewicz, Vishal Gupta, Brett A. Miles, Richard L. Bakst, Eric M. Genden
Oral Oncology. 2019-08-01 - 17 citationsHuman papillomavirus genotype distribution in head and neck cancer: Informing developing strategies for cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and surveillance.S.S. Mashiana, P. Navale, B. Khandakar, S. Sobotka, Marshall R. Posner
Oral Oncology. 2021-02-01 - 29 citationsClinical characteristics and outcomes of oropharyngeal carcinoma related to high‐risk non–human papillomavirus16 viral subtypesIndu Varier, Brieze R. Keeley, Rosemarie Krupar, Alexis Patsias, Joanna Dong
Head & Neck. 2016-04-15
Journal Articles
- Ciliated HPV-Related Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Challenge on Frozen SectionEric M Genden, Pooja Navale, Mary Beth Beasley, Head and Neck Pathology
- The Role of Otolaryngologists in Eradicating Human PapillomavirusBenjamin M Laitman, Eric Genden, Lukas Ronner, JAMA
- Intraoperative Hypotension and Flap Loss in Free Tissue Transfer Surgery of the Head and NeckJason L Kass, Eric M Genden, Samuel Jr DeMaria, Marita S Teng, Brett A Miles, Sameer Lakha, Head & Neck
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Cadaveric Mandible Transplant- A viable option for total mandibular defectsAguila D, Greenberg a, Genden EM, The Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2006
- Fusogenic VSV Preferentially Eradicates Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma but not Normal Epithelial CellsShin EJ, Choi B, Chang JI, Ebert O, Genden E, Woo S, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2005
- Genetically modified fibers in recombinant adenoviral vectors enhance viral transduction in head and neck squamous carcinoma linesShin EJ, Choi B, Huang T-G, Wanna GB, Genden E, Woo S, Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, Boca Raton, FL, 1/1/2005
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Lectures
- The Role of Conservation Surgery for the Management of Head and Neck CancerNew York, NY - 1/1/2008
- Maxillary Reconstruction: The impact on Quality of LifeSeoul, Korea - 1/1/2008
- Minimally Invasive Head and Neck SurgerySeoul, Korea - 1/1/2008
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Other
- Reconstruction of the Oral CavityGenden EM, Survivors of Oral Cavity Cancer Newsletter
1/1/2006 - Contemporary Management of Thyroid CarcinomaGenden EM, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Headline Newslet
1/1/2006 - Microvascular Free FlapsGenden EM, Self Instructional Package (SIPAC). American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Alexandria, VA - 1/1/2006 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Mount Sinai Documents Postoperative Nursing Care Following Its Pioneering Tracheal TransplantJune 2nd, 2022
- Mount Sinai Launches Institute for Airway SciencesJanuary 12th, 2022
- Ten Medical and Scientific Breakthroughs of 2021 at Mount SinaiDecember 28th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Mount Sinai Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeryhttp://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/ent
- Head and Neck Institutehttp://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/ent/areas-of-care/head-and-neck-cancer
- Outcomes and Performance Reporthttp://www.mountsinai.org/static_files/MSMC/Files/Patient%20Care/ENT/ENT-Outcomes.pdf?
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