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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.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
Mount Sinai Morningside
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai West
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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.
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Physician OfficeHess Center for Science and Medicine, 1470 Madison Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10029
1199 SEIU
AETNA - Commercial
AETNA - Medicare
CIGNA Healthcare
Centivo
Cigna - Medicare
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
1199 SEIU
AETNA - Commercial
AETNA - Medicare
CIGNA Healthcare
Centivo
Cigna - Medicare
Elderplan
EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
EmblemHealth - HIP
EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
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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.
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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.