Dr. Adam Weisstuch is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat physician). He attended Yeshiva University in New York for his undergraduate degree and received a bachelor of arts in biology, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Weisstuch earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 2009, and completed his surgical internship at Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, in 2010. He completed his residency in head and neck surgery at Albany Medical Center’s Division of Otolaryngology in 2014.

Hospital Affiliations

• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Education

New York University School Of Medicine, 2009, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Internships

Albany Medical Center, 2010, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Residency

Albany Medical Center, 2014, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Fellowships

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology-Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Awards

Awards and honors

• New England Otolaryngological Society Resident Presentation Award, 2013
• American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Membership Award, 2012
• AAO-HNS Resident Leadership Grant, 2012
• Honors Program, NYU School of Medicine, 2009
• Clinico-Pathological Conference Presentation, 2007
• Magna Cum Laude, 2005
• Samuel and Emily Granet Lemier Memorial Award for Excellence in Pre-Med, 2005
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2005
• Irving I. Stone Award for Excellence in Judaic Studies, 2005
• Dean’s List, 2001-2005
• Sigma Delta Rho Honor Society Inductee, 2002

Professional organizations

• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
• American Rhinologic Society
• NYS Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Society of Geriatric Otolaryngology
• American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• Triological Society
• American College of Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons – Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider
• American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Provider

Recent publications

• “Pros and Cons of Ancillary Services in Otolaryngology,” Book Chapter, Essential Paths to Life After Residency, 2012
• “Sebaceoma of the Auricle,” The Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 2012
• “Aquaporin 2 and 4: Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Ménière’s Disease Patients,” Audiological Medicine, 2010
• “Predictability of Cochlear Implant Outcome in Families,” Laryngoscope, 2009

Presentations

• “Functional Rhinoplasty as Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea,” Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, 2013
• “”The Influence of Season and Indication for Tonsillectomy on Incidence of Pediatric Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage,” Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, 2013
• “Isolated Congenitla Anosmia: Living as an Otolaryngologist Without a Sense of Smell,” New England Orolaryngological Society, 2013
• “Eustachian Tube Surgery,” Division of Otolaryngology, Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2012
• Lecturer, Physician Assistant Training Program, Albany Medical College, 2012
• “Facial Trauma for the Emergency Medicine Physician,” Emergency Medicine Department Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2011
• “Bilateral Cochlear Implantation for Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder,” New England Otolaryngological Society, 2011
• “Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery: Ready for Prime Time?”, Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2011
• “Surgical Intervention for Nasal Obstruction: Are We Doing Enough?”, Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2011
• “Otolaryngology for the General Surgeon,” Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, Stratton VA Medical Center, 2011
• “Antibiotics with Nasal Packing: Necessity or Tradition?”, Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2010
• “Non-Traditional Tonsillectomies: PFAPA,” Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2010

Research

• Principal Investigator, “Ambulatory Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea,” Division of Otolaryngology, Albany Medical College, 2012-present
• Principal Investigator, “The Impact of Benign Thyroid Disease and its Treatment on Vocal Function,” Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, Albany Medical College, 2012-present
• Principal Investigator, “The Impact of Systemic Allergy Immunotherapy Treatment on Vocal Dysfunction,” Division of Otolaryngology, Albany Medical College, 2011-present
• Principal Investigator, “Functional Rhinoplasty as Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea,” Division of Otolaryngology, Stratton VA Medical Center, 2010-2012
• Principal Investigator, “Antibiotics with Nasal Packing: Necessity or Tradition?”, Division of Otolaryngology, Albany Medical College, 2010-2012