Farrukh R. Virani, MD

During his training, Dr. Farrukh Virani developed interests in pediatric airway surgery, pediatric head and neck tumors, sinonasal diseases, as well as complex sleep medicine. He has shared his knowledge in several peer-reviewed publications, ongoing contribution to two book chapters and additional projects.  

In addition, Dr. Virani has an interest in teaching and engaging in the process of resident and medical student education as well as designing resident curriculum.  

Beyond clinical practice, he has a strong interest in using the humanities and policymaking to breed empathy and tolerance, as well as working towards improving the national health care system and access to care.  

Dr. Virani is also currently completing a master of public health degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School with the goal of advancing policy work for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. 

Personal Statement

I believe in a patient-centered approach to care centering on empathy for the child and family, evidence-based applications of medicine and surgery, and focus on the patient as an individual. My goal is to always combine these elements to understand the unique physical and emotional needs of each patient and their families to ultimately promote the health and well-being of each patient. These core values guide me in my clinical practice to ensure I am able to provide exceptional care to all of my patients. 

Clinical Interests

Pediatric airway surgery, pediatric head and neck tumors, sinonasal diseases, complex sleep medicine 

Education

Organizations

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Research interests

Aerodigestive disorders, pediatric head and neck masses, rhinologic disorders, complex sleep, quality improvement

Virani FR, Wickwire PC, Aizenberg DA. The impact of an otolaryngology inpatient consult documentation improvement program. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2022 Oct 1;7(6):1740-1744. doi: 10.1002/lio2.903. PMID: 36544946; PMCID: PMC9764811.

Virani FR, Wilson MD, Beliveau AM, Gill AS, Strong EB, Steele TO. The Impact of Surgical Posterior Nasal Nerve Cryoablation on Symptoms and Disease-Specific Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis. Ear Nose Throat J. 2023 Oct;102(10):654-660. doi: 10.1177/01455613211018576. Epub 2021 Jun 15. PMID: 34128402; PMCID: PMC8958794.

Virani FR, Chua EC, Timbang MR, Hsieh TY, Senders CW. Three-Dimensional Printing in Cleft Care: A Systematic Review. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2022 Apr;59(4):484-496. doi: 10.1177/10556656211013175. Epub 2021 May 7. PMID: 33960208.

Gill AS, Virani FR, Hwang JC, Wilson MD, Beliveau AM, Strong EB, Steele TO. Preoperative Gabapentin Administration and Its Impact on Postoperative Opioid Requirement and Pain in Sinonasal Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Apr;164(4):889-894. doi: 10.1177/0194599820952805. Epub 2020 Sep 8. PMID: 32894993.