Practice Contact Information
Weill Cornell Medical College / New York Presbyterian Hospital
1305 York Avenue
5th Floor
New York
NY
10021
United States
Phone: 646-962-2286
Email:
Web Site: https://weillcornell.org/abtassler
Areas of surgical specialization in Head and Neck Surgery
Endocrine Surgery, Head and Neck Surgeon
Biography/Statement
Andrew Tassler, MD was born and raised in Washington, DC. He attended Amherst College and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science. He then received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in General Surgery at New York Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital. After residency, Dr. Tassler completed a fellowship in Advanced Oncologic Head and Neck Surgery and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Tassler is Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell Medical Center. His research interests focus on quality of care and patient outcomes as well as residency training and the use of new technology and simulation in the training of surgeons.
Dr. Tassler’s expertise lies in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid, tongue, lips and oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sinuses, skull base and skin. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques in head and neck surgery including transoral laser (TLM) and robotic surgery (TORS) as well as endoscopic skull base surgery. Dr. Tassler lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.