Reza Rahbar MD DMD

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Associate chief of Otolaryngology- Airway Disorder Chair in Pediatric Otolaryngology- Professor of Otolaryngology- Boston Children’s Hospital- Harvard Medical School

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Summary

Dr. Reza Rahbar is an Otolaryngologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology. He completed his medical internship and residency at Tufts Medical Center and graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993. His expertise includes pediatric otolaryngology, vocal cord paralysis, head and neck oncology, laryngology, and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Rahbar has contributed several publications in his field, such as studies on congenital pyriform aperture stenosis and pediatric malignant mandibular tumors. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1994 - 1998
Tufts Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1993 - 1994
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1993

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Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1988 - 2027
NH State Medical License 2021 - 2027
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical SchoolPediatric Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Role of Fetal Laryngoscopy in Prenatal Counseling for Fetuses With Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Akihiro Hasegawa, Claudio V Schenone, Erdem Fadiloglu, Ryne Didier, Eyal Krispin
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. 2026-07-01
1 citations
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in asthmatic children: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Alireza Sharifi, Reza Rahbar, Tregony Simoneau, Maryam Roham, Maryam Yaghoubi Hamgini
European Journal of Pediatrics. 2026-01-30
Minimally Invasive Staged Endoscopic CO2 Laser Repair of Type III Laryngo-Tracheo-Esophageal Clefts: When and How.
Isobel O'Riordan, Sarah Francisco, Devika Rajeev, Joseph Peterson, Lynne Ferrari
The Laryngoscope. 2025-12-01

Journal Articles

Aspiration in Children with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
Kayla Hernandez, Anne Hseu, Roger Nuss, Reza Rahbar, Pamela Dodrill, The Laryngoscope
Pediatric Vincristine-Related Vocal Fold Paralysis
Reza Rahbar, Roger Nuss, Anne Hseu, ScienceDirect
Outcome Measures for Pediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction: International Consensus Statement
Reza Rahbar, Michael J Rutter, Catherine K Hart, Christopher T Wootten, Jonathan B Ida, R Paul Boesch, David R White, Shelagh A Cofer, Karen Zur, Cori Daines, Peter B ..., The Laryngoscope