Jessica R. Levi, MD
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Biography
Dr. Jessica R. Levi is the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Boston Medical Center. She is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Pediatrics. She received her fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology from Nemours AI Dupont Hospital for Children in 2012. Prior to that she was a resident in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Boston Medical Center. Since joining the faculty, she received the Educator of the Year Award by Boston University Medical School, awarded to one faculty member of the clinical sciences.
Dr. Levi is best known nationally for her work on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and education. She has received several awards for presented research each year, has published extensively in these areas, and has spoken at countless national conferences. She has served on multiple committees for national organizations and has been a reviewer for the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology since 2015. Her particular research interests include patient education materials and socio-economic status implications of sleep apnea care.
Education
- Northwestern University School of Medicine, MD
- Duke University, AB
Publications
- Published on 3/5/2024
Carnino JM, Rodriguez Lara F, Chan WP, Kennedy DG, Levi JR. Speech Outcomes of Frenectomy for Tongue-Tie Release: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2024 Mar 05; 34894241236234. PMID: 38444142.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 3/4/2024
Carnino JM, Salvati LR, Bayly H, Kennedy DG, Mwaura AM, Wilson NR, Levi JR. Appointment Factors Contributing to Children with Speech Disorders Missing Speech and Language Pathology Appointments. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2024 Mar 04; 99228241235440. PMID: 38439533.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 2/20/2024
Pino B, Velu PS, Levi JR. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Otolaryngology Applicants and Residents: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce. J Surg Educ. 2024 Apr; 81(4):543-550. PMID: 38383238.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 1/22/2024
Maqsudlu A, Nathan AS, Silber EJ, Danis DO, Levi JR. Analysis of the Clinical Course of Children With Initial Negative Polysomnography. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2024 Apr; 133(4):424-430. PMID: 38251665.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/13/2023
Patel AA, Shehan JN, Mustafa A, Uppalapati AV, Levi JR. Incidence of audiologic or otolaryngologic evaluation in patients with external ear anomalies. Am J Otolaryngol. 2023 Dec 13; 45(3):104199. PMID: 38183921.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/12/2023
Dacey S, Velu PS, Wilson N, Levi JR, Paz-Lansberg M. Invasive fungal sinusitis: A comparison of pediatric versus adult cases. Am J Otolaryngol. 2024; 45(2):104143. PMID: 38101130.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/7/2023
Velu PS, Kariveda RR, Palmer WJ, Levi JR. A review of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Jan; 176:111819. PMID: 38101098.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/7/2023
Rodriguez Lara F, Carnino JM, Cohen MB, Levi JR. Advances in the Use of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea-A Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2024 Mar; 133(3):317-324. PMID: 38062678.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/6/2023
Garvey EA, Jamil TL, Levi JR, Cohen MB. Demographic disparities in children with retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscesses. Am J Otolaryngol. 2024; 45(2):104140. PMID: 38070379.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/8/2023
Carnino JM, Bayly H, Mwaura AM, Salvati LR, Wilson NG, Kennedy DG, Levi JR. Exploring the appointment factors affecting pediatric patients with swallow disorders: Implications for speech and language pathology attendance. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2023 Dec; 175:111778. PMID: 37956556.
Read at: PubMed
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