Assist. Prof. Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, United States
Dr. Apoorva Tewari Ramaswamy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With a distinguished academic and clinical career, she has contributed significantly to the fields of laryngology and dysphagia. She earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, where she was honored with the prestigious Samuel Jordan Graham Scholarship. Dr. Ramaswamy is dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and education. She has an active role in the Dysphagia Research Society and serves on multiple committees, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Her career is marked by academic excellence, innovative research, and an enduring commitment to improving patient outcomes.
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Summary of Suitability for the “Research for Best Researcher Award”
Apoorva Tewari Ramaswamy, MD, is exceptionally well-suited for the “Research for Best Researcher Award” due to her extensive educational background, significant research contributions, leadership in her field, and dedication to advancing medical science. She completed her MD from Yale School of Medicine, where she was awarded the Samuel Jordan Graham Scholarship for demonstrating exceptional academic promise in surgery. Additionally, her recognition as Yale College’s Commencement Flag Bearer highlights her extraordinary contributions not only in academia but also within her community.
Dr. Ramaswamy’s research in the fields of laryngology, dysphagia, and esophagology has been widely recognized. She has published influential work, including studies that explore the role of local IgE in eosinophilic esophagitis, which earned her the AAOA Research Prize. Her research contributions continue through her leadership role in various committees and advisory boards, such as the Dysphagia Research Society and the American Broncho-Esophagological Association.
🎓 Education
Dr. Ramaswamy completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Yale School of Medicine (2011–2015), where she was awarded the Samuel Jordan Graham Scholarship for her final year. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Developmental, and Cellular Biology from Yale College (2007-2011), where she was recognized as the Commencement Flag Bearer for her extraordinary contributions. Early in her education, Dr. Ramaswamy earned the “Triple C” award from the Attorney General of New York State, showcasing her excellence in academics and extracurricular leadership during high school. She also demonstrated athletic prowess, earning Volleyball All League honors and the Sirena Wu Dunn Award. Throughout her education, Dr. Ramaswamy’s academic achievements have consistently set her apart as a leader and innovator.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Ramaswamy is currently an Assistant Professor at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She completed a fellowship in Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology at UC Davis (2020-2021) and residency in Otolaryngology at New York Presbyterian Hospital (2015-2020), where she received several prestigious awards, including the AAOA Research Prize and the Distinguished House Staff Award. Dr. Ramaswamy also has experience working internationally, with a 2009 internship at PEPFAR-Nigeria and research at Yale on vascular surgery. She has served as a faculty member, mentor, and leader in various medical and academic committees, including the Dysphagia Research Society and the American Broncho-Esophagolical Association, advancing research and educational initiatives in her field.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Dr. Ramaswamy’s career has been marked by several notable accolades. She was honored with the prestigious James Physician Patient Champion Award in 2024. Throughout her residency, she received multiple awards, such as the AAOA Research Prize and In-Service Prize for her academic excellence. As a faculty member, she has received recognition from various professional societies, including the American Head & Neck Society and the Dysphagia Research Society, where she holds leadership positions. Her achievements in academic surgery were further acknowledged with the Distinguished House Staff Award from Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2019, signifying her contributions to patient care, education, and research.
🌍 Research Skills On Medicine
Dr. Ramaswamy’s research is centered around the treatment of dysphagia, laryngology, and the impacts of esophagology on patients with head and neck cancer. Her research contributions have been presented at prestigious international conferences, with a focus on the intersection of voice and swallowing disorders. Dr. Ramaswamy has also conducted studies on local IgE in eosinophilic esophagitis, which won second place at the 2018 AAOA meeting. As a leader in the Dysphagia Research Society and various academic committees, she has promoted diversity and inclusion within the research community. Her work continues to advance understanding of swallowing disorders and provides practical solutions for patient care.
Publication Top Notes
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The efficacy of two commercially available devices for airway foreign body relief: A cadaver study
- Authors: Ramaswamy, A.; Done, A.; Solis, R.; Srikanth, M.; Olinde, L.; Belafsky, P.
- Citation: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2023
- DOI: 10.1002/lio2.1057
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Tongue base augmentation to improve swallow function in a cadaveric model
- Authors: Ramaswamy, A.T.; Cates, D.; Evangelista, L.; Srikanth, M.; Belafsky, P.
- Citation: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2023
- DOI: 10.1002/lio2.1041
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The upper esophageal sphincter: anatomy and physiology
- Authors: Ramaswamy, A.T.; Martell, P.; Azevedo, R.; Belafsky, P.
- Citation: Annals of Esophagus, 2022
- DOI: 10.21037/aoe-21-34
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Effects of Pyridostigmine on Esophageal and Pharyngeal Motility in Dysphagic Patients Undergoing High-Resolution Manometry.
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Office-Based Procedure Training in Laryngology Fellowship Programs.
- Authors: Enver N.; Ramaswamy A.; Sulica L.; Pitman MJ
- Citation: The Laryngoscope, 2020-10
- DOI: 10.1002/lary.29170
- PMID: 33043999
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How I Do It: A Novel Technique for Endoscopic Placement of Stent in Management of Anterior Glottic Webs.
- Authors: Enver N.; Ramaswamy A.; Pitman MJ
- Citation: The Laryngoscope, 2020-09
- DOI: 10.1002/lary.28965
- PMID: 32902885
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Percutaneous and Open Tracheostomy in Patients with COVID-19: Comparison and Outcomes of an Institutional Series in New York City.
- Authors: Long SM; Chern A; Feit NZ; Chung S; Ramaswamy AT; Li C; Cooley V; Hill S; Rajwani K; Villena-Vargas J, et al.
- Citation: Annals of Surgery, 2020-09
- DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000004428
- PMID: 32889885
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Common Otologic Surgical Procedures: Clinical Decision-Making Pearls and the Role of Imaging
- Authors: Peng, T.; Ramaswamy, A.T.; Kim, A.H.
- Citation: Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, 2019
- DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2018.09.008
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Management of Vestibular Schwannomas for the Radiologist
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Carcinoma presenting as idiopathic anterior glottic webs: A case series
- Authors: Ramaswamy, A.T.; Tian, L.; Bock, J.M.; Klein, A.M.; Pitman, M.J.
- Citation: The Laryngoscope, 2019-09
- DOI: 10.1002/lary.27711