Current Position
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Director, Residency Program
Director, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
Tufts Medical Center Commitments
Director of Head and Neck Cancer Tumor Board
Director of Maxillofacial Trauma Conference
Surgical Value Analysis Committee
Graduate Medical Education Committee
Cancer Center Operations Committee
Tufts Medical School Commitments
Faculty Advisor for TUSM Learning Communities
Mailing Address
Department of Otolaryngology-HNS
800 Washington St
Box 850
Boston, MA 02111
Office Address
860 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
Administrative Assistant
Evelin Shepherd Beltre
617-636-8711
Surgical Coordinator
Katie Kreuz
617-636-5328
Education/Training
Fellowship - Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Internship & Residency - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Medical School - Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Professional Memberships
American Head and Neck Society
American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
American College of Surgeons-Fellow
North American Skull Base Society
American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG)
The New England Otolaryngological Society (NEOS)
Secretary/Treasurer
Recent Publications (Past 5 Years)
1. Wein RO. Preoperative Smoking Cessation: Impact on Perioperative and Long-term Complications. Accepted for publication in Archives Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg (publication pending).
2. Solomon LW, Wein RO, Rosenwald IB, Laver NV. Plasma Cell Mucositis of the Oral Cavity: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Oral Surg, Oral Med, Oral Pathol, Oral Radiol Endod. 2008 Dec;106(6):853-60.
3. Wein RO, Weber RS. Parathyroid Surgery: What the Radiologists Need to Know. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2008 Aug;18(3):551-8.
4. Donnellan KA, Wein RO, Bigler SA. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis of the Colon. The American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2009 Jan-Feb;30(1):58-60.
5. Donnellan KA, Wein RO, Carron JD, Bigler SA. Metastatic Insular Thyroid Carcinoma in the Pediatric Patient. The American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2009 Jan-Feb;30(1):61-4.
6. Wein RO, Furr A. Synchronous reconstruction of the floor of mouth and chin with a single skin island fibular free flap. Microsurgery. 2008;28(4):223-6.
7. Furr A, Wein RO, Pitman K, et al. Postoperative Carotid Spasm in the Setting of Head and Neck Surgery. Am J Otolaryngol. 2008 Jul-Aug;29(4):291-4. Epub 2008 Mar 17.
8. Sisk JD, Wein RO. Sporadic Burkitt’s Lymphoma Presenting with Multiple Cranial Neuropathies. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Oct;135(4):640-2.
9. Garner JM, Wein RO. Use of the Palatal Flap for Closure of an Oroantral Fistula. Am J Otolaryngol. 2006 Jul-Aug;27(4):268-70.
10. Wein RO, McGary CT, Doerr TD, et al. Expression of Hyaluronan and Related Receptors in Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma. Head and Neck. 2006 Feb;28(2):176-81.
11.Wein RO, Weber RS. The Current Role of Vertical Partial Laryngectomy and Open Supraglottic Laryngectomy. Current Problems in Cancer, 2005 Jul-Aug;29(4): 201-211.
12. Petro M, Wein RO, Minocha A. Treatment of Radiation-induced Esophageal Web with Retrograde Esophagoscopy and Puncture. American Journal of Otolaryngology 2005 Sep-Oct;26(5):353-5.
13. Wein RO, Weber RS. Contemporary Management of Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America, February 2005, Vol. 38, No. 1, p161-178.
14. Wein RO. Management of Locally Aggressive Thyroid Cancer. Accepted by the American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2005 May-Jun;26(3):186-92.
15. Thompson SK, Wein RO, Dutcher PO. External Auditory Canal Foreign Body Removal: Management Practices and Outcomes. Laryngoscope 113(11): 1912-5, 2003.
16. Wein RO, Weinstein GS. The Anterolateral Neck Dissection with Special Reference to the Digastric and Hypoglossal Tunnels. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 14:129-149, 2003.
17. Wein RO, Topf P, Sham RL. Subglottic Plasmacytoma: A case report and review of the literature. American Journal of Otolaryngology 23: 112-118, 2002.
18. Wein RO, Popat Sr, Watson T, Orlando G. Management of an Acquired Tracheoesophageal Fistula with a Fascial Free Flap. Head & Neck 24: 609-613, 2002.
19. Wein RO, Popat, SR, Doerr TD, Dutcher PO. Plasma Cell Tumors of the Skull Base: A Case Series and Literature Review. Skull Base: An Interdisciplinary Approach 12: 77-86, 2002.
20. Wein RO, Winkle MR, Norante JD, Coniglio JU. Evaluation of Selective lymph Node Sampling in the Node-Negative Neck. Laryngoscope 112: 1106-1009, 2002.
21. Wein RO, Norante JD, Doerr TD. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis within Ectopic Thyroid Gland Mimicking the Presentation of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 125: 274-76, 2001.
22. Wiseman SM, Popat SR, Rigual NR, Hicks WL, Orner JB, Wein RO, McGary C, Loree TR. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Paranasal Sinuses and Nasal Cavity: A 40 Year Review of the Western New York Experience. Ear Nose Throat J 81:510-4, 2002.
Book Chapters1. Wein RO, Weber RS. Thyroid Abnormalities. Submitted for Differential Diagnosis in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. MG Stewart and SH Selesnick, Thieme Medical Publishers, publication pending (3/08).
2. Wein RO, Weber RS. Chapter 32: Cancer of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx. Submitted for General Surgery: Principles and International Practice. Publication pending (7/06).
3. Wein RO, Weber RS. Computed tomography (CT) scan versus orthopantmogram (panorex) to assess mandibular invasion by oral cavity or oropharyngeal carcinoma: Positive and negative predictive values with respect to surgical or histologic confirmation. Evidence Based Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, JJ Shin, CJ Hartnick, GW Randolph, Eds. In press, Springer-Verlag International.
4. Wein RO, Weber RS. Surgical resection with postoperative radiotherapy versus chemoradiation for stage III-IV oropharyngeal carcinoma: Impact on quality of life. Evidence Based Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. JJ Shin, CJ Hartnick, GW Randolph, Eds. In press, Springer-Verlag International.
5. Wein RO, Weber RS. Surgical resection with postoperative radiotherapy versus chemoradiation for stage III-IV oropharyngeal carcinoma: Impact on survival, recurrence. Evidence Based Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. JJ Shin, CJ Hartnick, GW Randolph, Eds. In press, Springer-Verlag International.
6. Wein RO, Chandra R, Weber RS. Chapter 17 - Disorders of the Head and Neck. In: Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, 8th Edition: New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005.
7. Wein RO, Weber RS. Volume 2, Chapter 70 - Malignant Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity. In: Cummings Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 4th Edition: Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby, 2005.
8. Pitman KT, Wein RO. Cancer of the Oral Cavity. In: Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology: Principles and Practice. Edited by Helmuth Goepfert. Online chapter located at www.bcdecker.com.
9. Hengerer AS, Wein RO. Congenital Malformations of the Nose and the Paranasal Sinuses. In: Bluestone C, Stool SE, Alper CM, Arjmand EM, Casselbrant ML, Dohar JE, Yellon RF, eds. Pediatric Otolaryngology 4th Edition: Orlando, FL: W.B. Saunders Company, 2002.
Presentations
National
1. Update on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Arthur S. Hengerer, MD Tribute Weekend – The Teachings of His Disciples: An Educational Seminar, Rochester Academy of Medicine, Rochester, NY (6/7/08)
2. Extra-abdominal Desmoid Fibroma: A Rare Presentation. Poster Presentation at the 7th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer in San Francisco, CA (7/08)
3. Use of the Double-Skin Paddle Fibular Flap for Oral Defects with Contiguous Chin Involvement. Poster Presentation at AAO-HNS Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada (9/25/06).
4. Cancer of the Nasal Cavity: Treatment Considerations for Advanced Stage Lesions and moderator for a panel discussion Treatment Planning: Partners in Patient Facial Restoration. Performed at the American Anaplastology Association meeting in Chicago, IL (8/20/06).
5. Free Flap Reconstruction of the Head and Neck: Review of Workhorse Flaps, Oral Cavity Carcinoma: Diagnosis and Treatment, The Neck: Treatment Considerations and Approach, & Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma: Diagnosis and Treatment. Lectures presented at the Head and Neck Cancer Forum at The University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY (2/11-2/12/06).
6. The Historical Development of Techniques for Oral Cavity Reconstruction. Annual Otolaryngology Historical Society Meeting, Los Angeles, CA (9/26/05).
7. Multiple Scalp Cylindroma (Turban Tumor) with Malignant Degeneration. Poster presentation at AAO-HNS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA (9/25/05).
8. Case Management in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Lecture at the University of Rochester 1st Annual Resident Reunion Weekend (6/11/05).
9. Tumor Board: Skin Cancer. Panel discussion at the 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer in Washington, DC (8/7/04).
10. Wein RO, Petro M, Minocha A. Treatment of Radiation-induced Esophageal Web with Retrograde Esophagoscopy and Puncture. Poster presented at the 6th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer in Washington, DC (8/7/04).
11. Wein RO, Popat SR, Dutcher PO, Doerr TD. Plasmacytoma of the Skull Base. Poster presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the North American Skull Base Society, Lake Buena Vista, FL (03/01).
Regional
1. Neck Dissection: Review of Surgical Anatomy and Indications. Grand Rounds at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford, MA (4/5/08)
2. Free Tissue Reconstruction of the Head & Neck: Indications and Limitations. Grand Rounds at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI (1/5/08)
3. Early Recognition of Oral Cancer. Teleconference for the New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA), Boston, MA – (6/28/07)
4. Lewis A, Wein RO. Staged Temporal Scalp Flap for Upper Lip Reconstruction after Resection of an Invasive Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma. Poster presentation for the Triologic Society, Southern Section Meeting (1/07)
5. Donnellan K, Wein RO, Carron J, Bigler S. Metastatic Insular Thyroid Carcinoma in a Pediatric Patient. Poster presentation for the Triologic Society, Southern Section Meeting (1/07)
6. Donnellan K, Wein RO, Bigler S. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis of the Colon. Poster presentation for the Triologic Society, Southern Section Meeting (1/07)
7. Surgery for Skull Base Neoplasms: Approaches to the Midface. Invited speaker for course hosted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center on Practical Applications for Image-Guided Surgical Navigation in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (10/8/05)
8. Historical considerations in oral cavity reconstruction. Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology (MSO) annual meeting (6/19/05)
9. Oncology group studies available at UMMC: Focus on SWOG protocol S0011. Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology (MSO) annual meeting (6/19/05)
10. Treatment Considerations in Reconstruction of the Oral Cavity. Grand Rounds for the Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (1/28/05)