About Nicolas Bu-Saba, MD
Dr. Nicolas BuSaba, a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist and surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, specializes in rhinology, paranasal sinus disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. His clinical interests include rhinology and sinus disease, snoring and sleep apnea, laryngology, and voice disorders.
Dr. BuSaba serves as the Physician Director on the Mass. Eye and Ear Associate Board of Directors, as a member of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, and as the Legislative Chairperson for the Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.
He has participated in several national and international meetings and instructional courses and has published more than 45 peer-reviewed papers in the field and several textbook chapters.
Clinical Interests:
- Allergies
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Laryngology / Voice
- Obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
- Paranasal sinus disorders
- Rhinology
- Sinusitis
- Voice and swallowing disorders
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Arabic
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, American University - Beirut, Faculty of Medicine
- Residency, American University - Beirut, Faculty of Medicine
- Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
American Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Research
Dr. Busaba serves as principal investigator or co-investigator on several basic science and research projects. He is the principal investigator on a research project that aims at studying a possible connection between connexin genes mutations and chronic rhinosinusitis in both adults and children. He also serves as principal investigator on a clinical research project to determine the role of osteoplastic frontal sinus obliteration in the treatment of frontal sinus disease in the era of endoscopic sinus surgery. Furthermore, he is a co-investigator on a multi-institutional clinical research project to determine the safety and efficacy of a new tongue base implant that is being designed to treat OSA patients.
Publications
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- Silverman J, Prasittivatechakook K, and Busaba NY. Evidence Based Review of Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2009; 23:59-62.
- Kieff DA, Busaba NY. Reformation of conchae bullosae following treatment by crushing technique: implications for balloon sinuplasty. Laryngoscope. 2009;119:2454-6.
- Yamin M, Holbrook EH, Gray ST, Harold R, Busaba NY, Sridhar A, Powell KJ, and Hamilos DL. Cigarette smoke combined with Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) signaling triggers exaggerated epithelial RANTED / CCL5 expression in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). J Allergy Clin Immun 2008; 122:1145-53.
- Busaba NY, Sin HJ, and Salman SD. Impact of gender on clinical presentation of chronic rhinosinusitis with and without polyposis. J Laryngol Otol. 2008; 122:1180-4.
- Busaba NY, Sin HJ, and Cunningham M. Connexin genes 26 and 30 mutation in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 2008; 118: 310-3.
- Busaba NY, Shaumberg DA. Predictors of prolonged length of stay after major elective head and neck surgery. Laryngoscope 2007; 117: 1756-63.
- Busaba NY, Sin HJ, Faquin W. Correlation between Middle Turbinate and Ipsilateral Ethmoid Histopathology in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2006; 134:250-4.
It was good that the doctor brought in the surgeon who might actually do the actual incision surgical if necessary. But between the two of them after investigation, they believe that the best option is to try to do it without surgery, and I agreed with that. So that is the course we're following right now. We're trying to clear the infection, ... Read More
Dr Busaba is one amazing doctor. He is kind and thorough in explaining issues in layman's terms. I walked away from my appointment feeling I had come to the right place for my sinus issue and probably the best doctor I would ever find. A big thank you to Dr Busaba.
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The doctor's attention was excellent, and I have no issues with the nurses. Everything went smoothly, and I am very grateful to the doctors and all the other staff. Many thanks!
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Dr Busaba is wonderful
Dr. Busaba is knowledgeable, thoughtful, clear, and hilarious.
Dr. Busaba is an amazing provider and clinician and has improved the quality of my life tremendously.
Dr BuSaba is the best doctor I have seen at MEEI. He is excellent medically plus he is kind and empathetic. A combination I have not found with other doctors there. There are a lot of smart doctors but not many that have the human or people skills he possesses. His team including his nurse [redacted] and medical assistant, [redacted] are awesome ... Read More
I have been a patient of Dr. Busaba for over 20 years, he is the best.