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 1/15/2025
Sakharkar M, Chavez M, Levi JR. Narrative review of pediatric thyroiditis: Diagnosis and management. Am J Otolaryngol. 2025; 46(2):104599. PMID: 39826329.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 1/14/2025
Puyo EM, Carnino JM, Rodriguez Lara F, Levi JR. Funding, Publication Rate and Characteristics of Paediatric Sleep Apnea Clinical Trials: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Clin Otolaryngol. 2025 May; 50(3):485-491. PMID: 39810440.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/31/2024
Iqbal IS, Puyo EM, Carnino JM, Tiwana H, Levi JR. Pediatric Acute Otitis Media Clinical Trials: An Analysis of Diversity. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Apr; 172(4):1394-1402. PMID: 39737659.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/26/2024
Iqbal IS, Ostrowski T, Mouzakes J, Levi JR. Demand for Increased Financial Support to Families of Privately Insured Pediatric Hearing Aid Users. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2024 Dec 26; 34894241309212. PMID: 39723489.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 12/17/2024
Hill RR, Carnino JM, Levi JR. Study Protocol Evaluating Breastfeeding for Mother-Infant Dyads Experiencing Infant Ankyloglossia. Nurs Res. 2025 Mar-Apr 01; 74(2):159-164. PMID: 39688256.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/5/2024
Puyo EM, Salvati LR, Garg N, Bayly H, Kariveda RR, Carnino JM, Nathan AS, Levi JR. The Impact of COVID-19 and Socioeconomic Determinants on Appointment Non-Attendance in an Urban Otolaryngology Clinic: A Retrospective Analysis From a Safety Net Hospital. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2025 Feb; 134(2):117-124. PMID: 39501500.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/5/2024
Iqbal IS, Carnino JM, Kariveda RR, Levi JR. Assessing the Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Olfactory Dysfunction: A Systematic Review. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2025 Feb; 134(2):102-109. PMID: 39501504.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/4/2024
Kennedy DG, Mwaura AM, Wilson NR, Carnino JM, Levi JR. Understanding paediatric laryngomalacia: a study of social determinants and associated diseases. J Laryngol Otol. 2024 Nov 04; 1-6. PMID: 39494813.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 10/15/2024
Howard EC, Carnino JM, Chong NYK, Levi JR. Navigating ChatGPT's alignment with expert consensus on pediatric OSA management. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Nov; 186:112131. PMID: 39423592.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 9/1/2024
Patel AA, Kennedy D, Dupuis G, Levi JR, Weber PC. Determining the Impact of Preoperative Psychiatric Comorbidities on Readmission After Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma. Otol Neurotol. 2024 Sep 01; 45(8):e602-e606. PMID: 39142317.
Read at: PubMed
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