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Scott Allan Roof, MD
Head and Neck Surgery
About Me
Scott A. Roof, MD is a Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Head and Neck Institute, part of Mount Sinai's Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Roof’s clinical expertise is in the surgical treatment of benign and malignant head and neck tumors and complex reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. He cares for patients with benign head and neck tumors, cancers of the mouth, tongue, throat, voice box, trachea, face, and scalp, and disorders involving the salivary, thyroid, and parathyroid glands. Further, he treats patients with tracheal stenosis and upper airway obstruction, providing complex airway management. Dr. Roof is skilled in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as transoral robotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery. He also specializes in complex reconstructive surgery, including microvascular free flaps, to restore form and function after cancer treatment.
Dr. Roof collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of specialists at Mount Sinai to deliver comprehensive, high quality, and personalized care. He is passionate about advancing the field of head and neck oncology and reconstruction, with his research focusing on oncologic as well as quality-of-life outcomes. He has added extensively to the literature on topics ranging from head and neck tumor biology to patient-related functional outcomes in areas such as speech, swallow, and post-operative recovery time.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University, Dr. Roof received his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha). He completed his post-graduate surgical training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital. He then pursued advanced surgical training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Roof is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head & Neck Society. In his free time, Dr. Roof enjoys traveling, surfing, snowboarding, playing tennis, and going on adventures with his wife, Caroline, and growing family.
Language
English
Position
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Dysphagia
- Ear Nose Throat (includes Larynx) Cancer
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagectomy
- Facial Fracture
- Facial Nerve Paralysis
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Glossectomy
- Throat Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
Education
MD, New York University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Residency, Otolaryngology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
- 1199 SEIU
- AETNA - Commercial
- AETNA - Medicare
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Centivo
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
- EmblemHealth - HIP
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
- Fidelis Health Care
- HealthFirst Medicaid
- HealthFirst Medicare
- Horizon NJ
- Magnacare-Health Care
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- Metroplus
- Multiplan PHCS
- NJ Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
- Oscar
- Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
- Partners Health Plan
- Senior Whole Health
- United Health Care - Commercial
- United Health Care - Empire Plan
- United Health Care - Oxford Care
- United Health Care - Top Tier
- VNSNY Choice Medicare
- VNSNY Select Health Medicaid
- VillageCareMax
- WellCare Health Plan
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Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments
The Patient Experience Star Rating reflects our patients’ perception of how well their Mount Sinai provider communicated with them during an office visit. The Star Rating is based on patient responses to three questions on a patient experience survey, a standardized questionnaire sent to verified patients and distributed by a third party vendor, Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Excellent
Dr. Roof has a very nice personality who explained findings and answered questions well and clearly
Excellent
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Roof has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.