About Ralph Metson, MD
Dr. Ralph Metson is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in rhinology (sinus and nasal disorders) and sinus surgery. Board-certified in otolaryngology, he has more than 30 years of dedicated experience in treating advanced, unusual, or difficult-to-treat sinus conditions.
Dr. Metson has extensive experience with minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery, as well as comprehensive medical management of sinus disease.
Clinical Interests:
- Nasal and sinus surgery
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear at Emerson Place
Zero Emerson Place
Suite 2D
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-227-4366
Medical Education
- MD, UC San Diego School of Medicine
- Residency, Huntington Memorial Hospital
- Residency, UCLA Medical Center
American Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Publications
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Information about Dr. Metson's clinical activity can be viewed at www.SinusVideos.com.
Metson, R. Image-guided sinus surgery: Lessons learned from the first 1,000 cases. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003;128:8-13.Stankovic K, Goldsztein H, Reh DH, Platt MP, Metson R. Gene expression profiling of nasal polyps associated with chronic sinusitis and aspirin-sensitive asthma. Laryngoscope 2008;118:881-889.
Cestari DM, Metson RB, Cunnane ME, Faquin WC. Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 40-2008. A 26-year-old man with blurred vision. N Engl J Med 2008;359:2825-33.
Reh DD, Lewis CM, Metson R. Frontal bullosa: diagnosis and management of a new variant for frontal mucocele. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2010;136:625-628.
Soler ZM, Sindwani R, Metson R. Endoscopic sphenoid nasalization for the treatment of advanced sphenoid disease. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2010;143:456-458.
Dr. Metson and his staff were very nice, thorough and knowledgeable.
Very good experience
Hi, I think it's important to note that this was a 5 plus star experience from the beginning to the end. The receptionist slash assistant was courteous, more than helpful, polite, very engaging, and the staff, the doctor and the fellow were amazingly helpful, professional, gave good information and were able to listen and to explain things to me, ... Read More
Dr Metson is amazing. His Fellows are fantastic. The care I receive when I see him and them in the office is top notch. I'm lucky to have him...
Very helpful
Dr. Metson is the most amazing physician I have ever dealt with. He is very professional, courteous, warm, and smart.
Dr. Metson, his students, and his administrative assistant are always helpful, knowledgeable, and thoughtful.
I could not have been happier or more grateful in securing an appointment with this provider. I feel blessed that he reviewed my case history and provided input .
Dr. Metson is just like I remember him being when I first went to him almost 21, almost 22 years ago. He has not changed. At any time that anything comes up with any one with nasal passages, I always talk about Dr. Metson because he's just, I mean, Dr. Metson is just unbelievable. He's a great, he's a great doctor. And I have a lot of respect for ... Read More
Very detailed conversation and looking forward to my surgery This office ordered a Cat Scan, and when the medical imaging called me to set appointment, she stated Dr.Metson was very detailed in what he ordered, she said she doesn't see that very often and I'm lucky to have this Doctor