I spent years coaching, mentoring, and tutoring children prior to embarking on medicine, so continuing my care and comfort with the pediatric population was a natural fit. My clinical interests include all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology, with a specific focus on aerodigestive disorders. I live with my wife, two sons, and English bulldog in the Twin Cities, and enjoy training for triathlons, traveling, and spending time with family.
Expertise
- Airway & Swallowing
- Sinus
- Thyroid
- Neck Masses
- Sleep Apnea
Education
Undergrad: American University
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship: Texas Children's Hospital
Board Certifications
Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
Awards & Recognitions
2024 Age Group Ironman World Championships Finisher (Kona, HI)
2004 US Olympic Swimming Trials Finalist (7th Place, 200m Breaststroke)
Professional Associations
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Society of Ear, Nose, & Throat Advancement in Children
Research Summary
I enjoy broadening the applicability of simulation in medical training as well as working across disciplines for medical device innovation and development.
Publications
- Bassett E. Intracapsular tonsillectomy: Setting a new standard. Current Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 31(6):403-406.
- Chiang T and Bassett E. Chapter 3: Deep Neck Infections. ENT Secrets, Fifth Edition 2023
- Ongkasuwan J, Espinosa MCL, Hollas S, Devore D, Procter T, Bassett E, Schwabe A. Predictors of voice outcome in pediatric non-selective laryngeal reinnervation. Laryngoscope 2019; 00:1-7.
- Bassett E and Musso MF. Otolaryngologic management of Down syndrome patients: what is new? Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 25(6):493-497.
