Dr. Andrew Tassler, MD
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41 y/o
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Dr. Andrew Tassler, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 7 years. He specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, head & neck surgical oncology, and more.Read his story
Head and Neck Surgery
1305 York Ave Fl 5
New York, NY 10021Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Tracheal Surgery
very high
more than 95% of peers
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
high
more than 84% of peers
Head and Neck Cancer
normal
more than 78% of peers
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Dr. Tassler's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Tassler "Dr. Andrew Tassler serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Tassler's expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid, tongue, lips and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base and skin. Dr. Tassler was born and raised in Washington, DC. He attended Amherst College and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science. He then received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in General Surgery at New York Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. While at Georgetown, he received the Hugh O. DeFries Award for Lifetime Learning. After residency, Dr. Tassler completed a fellowship in Advanced Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining the faculty at Weill Cornell, Dr. Tassler practiced for five years at Montefiore Medical Center where he was Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. While at Montefiore, Dr. Tassler was awarded for outstanding resident teaching and was selected three times as a SuperDoctors "Rising Star" by his colleagues. Dr. Tassler is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the American Head and Neck Society, the New York Head and Neck Society, and the North American Skull Base Society. He is also an active fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tassler is a specialist in all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery. He also has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques in head and neck surgery including transoral laser (TLM) and robotic surgery (TORS) as well as endoscopic skull base surgery."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Tassler "Dr. Tassler is a specialist in all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery. His expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid, tongue, lips and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base and skin."
6 Specialties
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
- Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery
- Otolaryngic Skull Base Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
95 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- All Lymphoma
- Anemia
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Cancer of Floor of Mouth
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Deviated Septum
- Dysphagia
- Ear Cancer
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Facial Fracture
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gum Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Kidney Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukocytosis
- Leukoplakia
- Lip Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Lymphosarcoma
- Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Neck Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Nose Cancer
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Palate Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Pharyngitis
- Pituitary Tumor
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Prostate Cancer
- Reticulosarcoma
- Retina Diseases
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Cancer
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Skin Cancer
- Sleep Apnea
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
- Sore Throat
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stomach Diseases
- Supraglottic Laryngeal Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thrombocytosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trachea Cancer
- Urinary Disorders
- Vascular Disease
- Vocal Cord Carcinoma
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
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48 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Caldwell-Luc Procedure
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Tube Placement
- EMG (Electromyography)
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Cyst
- Excision of Facial Bone
- Excision of Lipoma
- Excision of Neck Mass
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
- Excision of Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
- Excision of Vestibule Floor of Mouth
- Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Glossectomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Parathyroidectomy
- Plasmapheresis
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Transoral Laser Microsurgery
- Transoral Laser Resection
- TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Amherst CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- GEORGETOWN UNIV SCH OF MEDMedical School | Graduated 2004
- New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2005
- Georgetown UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 2010
- University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Andrew Tassler, MD
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Dr. Tassler is a deft surgeon and a knowledgeable physician. His bedside manner is kind and reassuring.
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LawyerDude in New York, NY – Sep 18, 2018
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Good doctors are sadly quite difficult to come by. Great doctors, even more so. Doctor Tassler has been unfailingly great in the many occasions when he's treated me for a number of different issues and conditions. Absolutely a doctor to turn to and trust.
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Matt in NEW YORK, NY – Sep 07, 2018
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- AetnaAetna PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealthHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) HMOHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOPathway Enhanced Guided Access
- Medicaid
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Oxford Health PlansLiberty Plan HMO
- UnitedHealthCareCompassUnited Healthcare EPOUnited Healthcare HMOUnited Healthcare PPO
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