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David Allen, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Valhalla, NY

David Allen MD

Otolaryngology (ENT)•Valhalla, NY

Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery

Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Division, New York Medical College

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  • 100 Woods RdSte 128AValhalla, NY 10595

  • Phone+1 914-909-9018

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Summary

  • David Z. Allen, MD, is a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon specializing in endocrine and head and neck oncology. He completed advanced fellowship training in Head and Neck–Endocrine Surgery at Emory University in June 2026 and will join New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center in October 2026 as an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Director of Global ENT.

    Dr. Allen’s clinical practice includes thyroid and parathyroid surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, oral cavity surgery, transoral robotic surgery, neck dissection, thermal ablation, minimally invasive and remote-access approaches, and locoregional reconstruction. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

    An active surgeon-scientist, Dr. Allen has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, served as principal investigator of a prospective radiofrequency ablation clinical trial, and received grant support for clinical innovation and global surgery initiatives. His research focuses on aggressive thyroid, endocrine, salivary, and head and neck malignancies, with particular interests in molecular risk stratification, treatment selection, clinical outcomes, epidemiology, cost-effectiveness, health services research, and equitable access to specialty surgical care. His work has been recognized by the American Head and Neck Society, the American Thyroid Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He was also named Resident Educator of the Year during residency.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Head And Neck Surgery - Endocrine, 2025 - 2026
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2020 - 2026
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2020

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2025 - 2028
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2026 - 2028

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Research (Poster Award) American Head And Neck Society, Combined Spring Meetings, 2024
  • Resident Educator Of The Year The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston, 2023
  • Research Scholar The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Single Port Robotic Surgery for Pleomorphic Adenomas of the Parapharyngeal Space  
    Daniel Gorelik, Daniel Gorelik, David Z. Zachariah Allen, Nathaniel Hunter, Joshua J Kain, Oral Oncology Reports, 6/1/2024
  • Multidisciplinary Management of Total Anterior Skull Base Osteoradionecrosis  
    Aatin K. Dhanda , Sean P McKee , David Z. Allen , Omar G. Ahmed , Kurt Yaeger , Laura M Kim , Joshua Joseph Kain , Journal Of Neurological Surgery Reports, 12/29/2023
  • Reserve Biologics for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps After Failed Sinus Surgery  
    David Z. Allen, Amber Luong, Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, 8/10/2023

Abstracts/Posters

  • Leiomyosarcoma Of The Larynx: A Challenging And Rare Diagnosis
    David Z Allen MD; Gabriela Cruz; Emily M Cao; Joshua J Kain MD., American Head And Neck Society, Quebec, Canada, 7/10/2023
  • Surgical Stress-Induced Glutamate Dysregulation in Prefrontal Cortex of Neonatal Piglets
    Christopher J Suozzi, Joseph Liu, Greg Gerhardt, Jeorge E. Quintero, Fievos L. Christofi, Emmett E. Whitaker, David Z. Allen, Prithvi Shetty, Charles N Hollis, Pamela ..., Society for Pediatric Anesthesiologists, 2018
  • SURGICAL STRESS-INDUCED GLUTAMATE DYSREGULATION IN THE PREFRONTAL CORTEX (PFC) OF NEONATAL PIGLETS: A PILOT STUDY.
    David Z Allen, Pamela P Benavidez, Emily D Geyer, Prithvi A Shetty, Christopher J Suozzi, Joseph Liu, Charles N Hollis, Emmett E Whitaker., 2017 MDSR conference at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 11/2017

Lectures

  • The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stage at Diagnosis and Time to Diagnosis and Treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma at a County Hospital 
    Montreal, Canada - 7/12/2023
  • Prevalence Of Xerostomia In The United States: A Population-Based Study 
    American Head And Neck Society Meeting 2023 - 7/10/2023
  • Cost Utility Analysis in Surgery 
    Houston, Texas - 12/17/2022

Press Mentions

  • Universal Principles of Thyroid Surgery: Lessons from Rwanda
    Universal Principles of Thyroid Surgery: Lessons from RwandaFebruary 17th, 2026

Grant Support

  • Effects of Radiofrequency Ablation of Posterior Nasal Nerves on Inflammatory Cytokines, Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow, and Nasal Blood FlowAmerican Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Foundation2022–2024

Committees

  • Voting Member, Endocrine Surgery Committee 2025 - Present
  • Member, Geriatric Otolaryngology Committee 2023 - Present
  • Senator, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston HouseStaff Association 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association
    Member
  • Landacre Honor's Society
    Member
  • North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology
    Member
  • American Head And Neck Society
    Member

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