In her new role, Dr. Christina J. Yang, MD will expand access to specialized care for children with complex ENT conditions.
Credit: NYU Langone Health
A leading specialist in the care of children with complex airway and swallowing disorders, Christina J. Yang, MD, has joined NYU Langone Health as the chief of the in the at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and lead for Pediatric Otolaryngology Services at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.
Dr. Yang, who also serves as clinical associate professor, focuses on pediatric airway and aerodigestive disorders, and has particular expertise in acquired and congenital glottic, subglottic, and tracheal stenosis, as well as laryngeal clefts. Her research focuses on advancing safer, more effective pediatric care by focusing on quality improvement, patient safety, and the practical implementation of evidence-based practices in clinical settings.
“Dr. Yang brings an outstanding track record as a clinician, researcher, and program leader,” said Umamaheswar Duvvuri, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery. “She will play an important role in expanding access to the highest quality care for families and children with complex otolaryngologic needs.”
She will also be a member of the Pediatric Aerodigestive Center, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital. Founded more than a decade ago by Mikhail Kazachkov, MD, director of the , the program has since expanded significantly, bringing together experts in ear, nose, and throat (ENT); gastroenterology; pulmonology; and others to care for children with complex or rare conditions affecting breathing, speaking, or swallowing. Thanks to Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, the program also offers specialized services such as certified child life specialists, social workers, and other family-centered resources, providing a premier care experience for children, adolescents, and their families.
“Dr. Yang’s expertise and dedication to children and families make her an outstanding addition to Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital,” said Ryan Calhoun, vice president of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital. “She brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach that will enhance care for children with complex ENT conditions and partner with our clinicians to expand our high quality, clinical programs.”
As division chief, Dr. Yang will oversee a team that diagnoses and treats pediatric ENT conditions, including snoring, tonsillitis, ear infections, speech delay, and hearing loss. She will also lead efforts to expand access to complex pediatric ENT care, enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, and further develop innovative programs to improve outcomes for children with airway, swallowing, and voice disorders.
“I am excited to lead a growing team of pediatric otolaryngologists,” said Dr. Yang. “I look forward to building on Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital’s strong programs and fostering collaboration across specialties to provide the best possible care for children with complex airway and swallowing needs.”
Dr. Yang succeeds Scott M. Rickert, MD, who has been named associate director for Children’s Surgical Services at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, and will continue seeing patients and conducting research in pediatric otolaryngology.
ѵ Dr. Yang
Dr. Yang comes to Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone from Montefiore Einstein, where she led the AeroDigestive Program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, completed her otolaryngology residency at Tulane School of Medicine, and completed her fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She also earned a Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, along with a Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Yang sees patients at NYU Langone Otolaryngology Associates—38th Street.
ѵ NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone number one out of 115 comprehensive academic medical centers across the nation for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently ranked four of its clinical specialties number one in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 7 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and more than 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise.
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Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital
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