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Samir Bhatt, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Newton, MA

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Otolaryngology (ENT) Newton, MA

Medical Director, Mass Eye & Ear Newton-Wellesley

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  • Office

    2000 Washington St
    Ste 668
    Newton, MA 02462
    Phone+1 617-630-1699

Summary

  • Board-certified in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery with more than 20 years of experience in the community, Dr. Samir Bhatt serves as Medical Director of Otolaryngology at Mass. Eye and Ear, Newton-Wellesley. Originally from the Midwest, Dr. Bhatt first moved to the Boston area to attend college at Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He then pursued medical training at Yale University School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He then returned to Harvard for residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Mass. Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bhatt now serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School as Instructor in Otolaryngology, Part-time.

    He has been an invited speaker at regional and national meetings and has published peer-reviewed articles in the field. Dr. Bhatt’s clinical interests include the full spectrum of general otolaryngology conditions, including management of ear disease (hearing loss, cholesteatoma, and surgery of the ear), sinus disease (including sinus surgery to prevent sinus infections and treat nasal polyps), and pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions, including ear and throat infections and tube and tonsil procedures. He was named a "Best Doctor" in otolaryngology in 2009, 2010, and 2011 by the Best Doctors in America publication, and also to Castle Connolly's "Top Doctors" list in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Over the past 10 years, he has developed an ear, nose, and throat service at a charity hospital in rural India to provide free care for an under-served community.
  • Samir M. Bhatt, M.D. | Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Board-certified in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery with more than 20 years of experience in the community, Dr. Samir Bhatt serves as Medical Director

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1986
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityBA, Biochemistry, Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - Present
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2011 - Present
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Instructor in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Part time Harvard Medical School
  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Top Doctor in Otolaryngology Castle Connolly, 2013-2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • British Study Says Massachusetts Coronavirus Rates Are Much Higher Than Reported and Could Rise Steeply
    British Study Says Massachusetts Coronavirus Rates Are Much Higher Than Reported and Could Rise SteeplyMay 24th, 2020

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