Michael Weinstock, MD, MSEd
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Otolaryngology Surgery
330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208041
New Haven, CT 06520-8041
United States
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Assistant Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)
Biography
Michael Weinstock, MD, is a pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist and says he appreciates the many ways he can help children.
“In pediatric otolaryngology we are lucky to have the opportunity to help patients for many years to come,” he says. “We are one of the few specialties that affects a patient’s senses and how they interact with the world—mostly through hearing, but also through taste and smell. Having the chance to improve many decades of their lives is a humbling and powerful opportunity.”
Dr. Weinstock treats hearing loss; ear infections; sinus disease; lumps and bumps including congenital neck masses and growths; difficulty breathing and airway disorders; and sleep apnea. “In the past 20 years, we have learned so much about how important quality sleep is to a growing, young mind,” he explains. "I'm excited to help with a patient's sleep quality whenever possible."
His research interests include improving medical education, hearing loss, sinus disease. He is actively involved in multiple national organizations, and helps to run he Cochlear Implant program at Yale. He is also a member of the Vacular Anomalies Team, and the Trisomy 21 clinic.
As a father of three young children, he understands the challenges that families have when their children need medical care. He is proud to treat every child he meets as if he or she were his own, and loves spending time with kids both at work and at home.
Appointments
Otolaryngology Surgery
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellow
- Children's Hospital Pittsburgh of UPMC (2020)
- Resident
- Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center (2019)
- MD
- New York University, Medical School (2014)
- MSEd
- Pace University, Teaching (2010)
- BA
- Emory University, Chemistry, Political Science (2008)
Research
Overview
Medical Research Interests
ORCID
0000-0003-3728-1320
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Research Interests
Erin Faherty, MD
Michael Caty, MD, MMM
Otolaryngology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases
Publications
2023
Combined Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta and Long-Segment Tracheal Stenosis in a Neonate
Lee M, Maurrasse S, Boules H, Faherty E, Weinstock M, Caty M. Combined Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta and Long-Segment Tracheal Stenosis in a Neonate. Annals Of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports 2023, 1: 666-669. DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2023.06.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTracheal stenosisLong-segment tracheal stenosisThorough airway evaluationSevere tracheal stenosisPulmonary artery slingSuccessful surgical treatmentComplete tracheal ringsDetailed preoperative planningAirway evaluationCoarctation repairAirway diseaseSurgical treatmentAirway repairRare entityCombined repairIncidental discoveryCongenital cardiacNewborn casesMultidisciplinary coordinationTracheal ringsPreoperative planningCoarctationStenosisAnesthesia specialtyAorta
2022
Assessing outcomes after partial and total tonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in children using Clinical Assessment Score-15
Mabey JG, Kremer C, Maurrasse SE, Savoca EL, Weinstock MS. Assessing outcomes after partial and total tonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in children using Clinical Assessment Score-15. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2022, 43: 103568. PMID: 35952532, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPartial intracapsular tonsillectomyTotal tonsillectomyUnpaired t-testCAS-15Score 15T-testRisk of sleepSleep-disordered breathingPost-operative followOffice-based toolSDB symptomsTonsil sizeOvernight polysomnographyPediatric populationIntracapsular tonsillectomyBMI percentileAdmission ratesDecreased morbidityCommon conditionLarge effect sizesGold standard methodParticipant characteristicsTonsillectomyMean differenceSurgery
2021
Predictors of sinonasal disease onset, progression, and severity in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients
Weinstock MS, Shaffer AD, Stapleton AL. Predictors of sinonasal disease onset, progression, and severity in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2021, 42: 103016. PMID: 33836483, PMCID: PMC8403133, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPediatric cystic fibrosis patientsNasal polyposisRecurrent nasal polyposisSinonasal diseaseCystic fibrosis patientsSinus surgeryHigh-risk mutationsHigh riskFibrosis patientsCF chronic rhinosinusitisNasal polyposis recurrenceRisk mutationsExtra-pulmonary manifestationsRetrospective case seriesOutcome Test scoresPancreatic manifestationPolyposis recurrenceRecurrent polyposisChronic rhinosinusitisExpiratory volumeInsulin dependencePediatric patientsCase seriesStandard treatmentSymptom SurveyAerosol and Droplet Risk of Common Otolaryngology Clinic Procedures
Boorgu DSSK, Dharmarajan H, Sim ES, Goyal L, Freiser ME, Weinstock M, Whelan R, Corcoran TE, Jabbour N, Wang E, H. D. Aerosol and Droplet Risk of Common Otolaryngology Clinic Procedures. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2021, 130: 1245-1253. PMID: 33730891, DOI: 10.1177/00034894211000502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPersonal protective equipmentNasal endoscopyClinic proceduresExternal earRigid nasal endoscopyPositive controlOpen suctioningFluorescent tracersNasal suctionRetrograde intubationBaseline riskNasal cavityAerodynamic diameterProtective equipmentCadaveric headsEndoscopyAdditional riskCOVID-19 eraEndonasal drillingClinical proceduresSuctioningRiskVitamin B2BreathingDroplet contamination
2020
Predictive Utility of the Penetration‐Aspiration Scale in Inter‐Arytenoid Injection Augmentation
Weinstock MS, McCoy JL, Cangilla K, Shaffer AD, Maguire RC, Tobey ABJ, Simons JP, Padia RK. Predictive Utility of the Penetration‐Aspiration Scale in Inter‐Arytenoid Injection Augmentation. The Laryngoscope 2020, 131: e1707-e1713. PMID: 33009827, PMCID: PMC8063001, DOI: 10.1002/lary.29142.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPAS scoresInjection augmentationPenetration-Aspiration Scale scoresAdvancement of dietRetrospective cohort studyPA scoresOdds of improvementPenetration-aspiration scaleAverage PAS scoreMonths of injectionBarium swallowCohort studyConsecutive patientsPediatric patientsRetrospective reviewClinical findingsPharyngeal dysphagiaDiet modificationNeurological conditionsPatientsPaediatric speechScale scoreLanguage pathologistsDietScoresNovel Use of Vitamin B2 as a Fluorescent Tracer in Aerosol and Droplet Contamination Models in Otolaryngology
Sim ES, Dharmarajan H, Boorgu DSSK, Goyal L, Weinstock M, Whelan R, Freiser ME, Corcoran TE, Jabbour N, Wang E, H. D. Novel Use of Vitamin B2 as a Fluorescent Tracer in Aerosol and Droplet Contamination Models in Otolaryngology. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2020, 130: 280-285. PMID: 32795090, PMCID: PMC7429918, DOI: 10.1177/0003489420949588.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsSmall dropletsEndonasal drillingParticle dispersion patternsNasal cavityVitamin B2Cadaveric headsFluorescent tracersDifferent fluorescent tracersAverage aerodynamic diameterCollection chamberUV lightDropletsNasopharyngeal mucosaSafety profileCascade impactorOtolaryngology proceduresContamination modelDrillingGreen dyeCOVID-19 eraHuman subjectsHeterotopic gastric mucosa of the proximal esophageal (HGMPE) and its potential role in pediatric dysphonia and dysphagia
Weinstock MS, Simons JP, Dohar JE. Heterotopic gastric mucosa of the proximal esophageal (HGMPE) and its potential role in pediatric dysphonia and dysphagia. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2020, 138: 110271. PMID: 32805494, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCase seriesSuppression therapyTriple endoscopyUpper aerodigestive tract endoscopyTertiary academic medical centerAcid suppression therapyTertiary children's hospitalRetrospective case seriesHeterotopic gastric mucosaFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationAcademic medical centerAerodigestive disordersAerodigestive symptomsEmpiric treatmentRespiratory symptomsSelect patientsAcid suppressionEndoscopic evaluationLaryngopharyngeal refluxPediatric patientsProximal esophagusSuch patientsThird patientCenter patientsChildren's Hospital
2019
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Pediatric Patients
Fastenberg J, Weinstock M, Bent J. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Pediatric Patients. 2019, 227-239. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-22891-0_18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic sinus surgerySurgical interventionPediatric patientsSinus surgeryPediatric chronic rhinosinusitisConcurrent medical therapyChronic rhinosinusitisMedical therapyMedical managementPostoperative managementAcute conditionsSinus disordersSurgical paradigmRate of successPatientsEffective interventionsLack of consensusInterventionSurgeryMore investigationRhinosinusitisTherapyEvaluating butterfly inlay tympanoplasty
Ference R, Leonard J, Weinstock M, Bent J. Evaluating butterfly inlay tympanoplasty. International Journal Of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2019, 127: 109684. PMID: 31557615, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109684.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsOperative timeUT patientsClosure rateRetrospective cohort studyAir-bone gapPreoperative audiogramBT patientsCohort studyRetrospective studyPediatric otolaryngologistsFat graftsPatientsSimilar outcomesTympanoplastyBT resultsType IReliable toolMastoidectomyCholesteatomaOtolaryngologistsGraftAverage reductionAudiogramPerforationMonths
2018
Pediatric Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Weinstock M, Patel N, Smith L. Pediatric Cervical Lymphadenopathy. Pediatrics In Review 2018, 39: 433-443. PMID: 30171054, DOI: 10.1542/pir.2017-0249.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCervical lymphadenopathyPediatric populationCommon causePediatric cervical lymphadenopathyUse of ultrasonographyDiagnostic laboratory testingMagnetic resonance imagingUnknown viral agentsEmergency departmentPhysical examinationPediatric cliniciansMycobacterial infectionConcerning causeAppropriate historyLymphadenopathyViral agentsResonance imagingBacterial infectionsDiagnostic algorithmDoctor's officeFollowing reviewInfectionCliniciansPotential needCause
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity American Academy of Otolaryngology
CommitteesMemberDetailsPediatric Education Committee09/01/2020 - Presentactivity Yale School of Medicine Admissions Committee
CommitteesMemberDetails07/01/2024 - Presentactivity Greenwich Hospital Pediatric Surgical Committee
CommitteesMemberDetails06/01/2024 - Presentactivity American Academy of Otolaryngology
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails07/01/2019 - Presentactivity American Society Pediatric Otolaryngology
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails07/01/2020 - Present
Clinical Care
Overview
Michael Weinstock, MD, is a pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist and says he appreciates the many ways he can help children.
“In pediatric otolaryngology, we are lucky to have the opportunity to help patients for many years to come,” he says. “We are one of the few specialties that affects a patient’s senses and how they interact with the world—mostly through hearing, but also through taste and smell. Having the chance to improve many decades of their lives is a humbling and powerful opportunity.”
Dr. Weinstock treats hearing loss; ear infections; sinus disease; lumps and bumps, including congenital neck masses and growths; difficulty breathing and airway disorders; and sleep apnea. “In the past 20 years, we have learned so much about how important quality sleep is to a growing, young mind,” he explains. "I'm excited to help with a patient's sleep quality whenever possible."
His research interests include improving medical education, hearing loss, and sinus disease. He is actively involved in multiple national organizations, and helps to run he Cochlear Implant program at Yale. He is also a member of the Vascular Anomalies Team, and the Trisomy 21 clinic.
As a father of three young children, he understands the challenges that families face when their children need medical care. He is proud to treat every child he meets as if he or she were his own, and loves spending time with kids both at work and at home.
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
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Board Certifications
Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Original Certification Date
- 2023
Otolaryngology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Original Certification Date
- 2021
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Otolaryngology Surgery
330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208041
New Haven, CT 06520-8041
United States
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