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George Zalzal, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Washington, DC

GeorgeZalzalMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) Washington, DC

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Professor of otolaryngology and Pediatrics with tenure , Geo Wash University Chief of otolaryngology children’s national

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  • Office

    111 Michigan Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20010
    Phone+1 202-884-2159

Summary

  • Dr Zalzal is currently Chief Emeritus, having led the Division of Otolaryngology at Children’s National in Washington DC from 1994 till 2022 and Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics with tenure at George Washington University. He has been in practice since 1985.
    He specializes in ped otolaryngology and is the author of over 160 publications mostly dedicated to basic science and clinical research and is a leader in Laryngotracheal disease and airway disorders.
    He served for ten years as the associate editor for JAMA- Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck and has trained 60 fellows and hundreds of residents.
    Dr. Zalzal is a member of many professional organizations, he was president of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) in 2003-2004. His awards among many include the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the Gabriel F. Tucker Award from the American Laryngological Association

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 1983 - 1985
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1985 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1986 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1984 - 2009
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1984 - 2007
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished service award American Academy of Otolaryngology
  • Gabriel tucker award American laryngological society
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2001-2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Evaluation of Arytenoid Prolapse Following Laryngotracheal Reconstruction  
    Diego Preciado, Michelle White, George Zalzal, The Laryngoscope

Professional Memberships