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Mark D. Rizzi, MD

About Mark D. Rizzi, MD

Titles

Attending Surgeon

Associate Professor of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Certifications

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery – American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and Honors

2023, APP Excellence Awards - Physician Partnering Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2022, Main Line Today Top Docs, ENT/Otolaryngology
2015, Best ENT, Main Line Parent LOVE Awards
2015, Finalist, Main Line Parent LOVE Awards
2007, Bruce Hubbard Stewart Award
2006, First place award, Best original research, Northeast Ohio Otolaryngology Society
2001, Dean's Commendation Award for Excellence in Clinical Clerkships, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
2001, Dr. Jacob Dreskin Award, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
2000, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
1999, Alumni Scholarship, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1997-2001, Henry Rutgers Scholar; Magna Cum Laude Graduate; Dean's List - Rutgers University
1997, Honors with Highest Distinction, Research by the Bureau of Biological Research, Rutgers University

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in professional organizations

National

2005-present, Association for Research in Otolaryngology
2001-present, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial positions

Contributing Editor

2010-present, ORL - Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties
2010-present, Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery

Academic and institutional committees

2014-present, Member, Operative and Invasive/Non-Invasive Procedure Committee
2011-present, ORL-HNS Residency Candidate Interviewer, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
2009-present, OR Perioperative Quality and Safety Committee
2009-present, ENT Representative, Trauma Committee

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Internship

General Surgery - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Residency

Otolaryngology - Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship

Pediatric Otolaryngology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Training

Physician Leadership Program - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2022

Law RH, Rizzi MD: EBV-positive mucocutaneous ulcer presenting as a nasopharyngeal tumor in an immune suppressed patient. American Journal of Otolaryngology 44(1): 103685, Oct 22 2022. Notes: Case report. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2022.103685. Epub ahead of print.

2021

Chorney SR, Rizzi MD, Dedhia K: Considerations for povidone-iodine antisepsis in pediatric nasal and pharyngeal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Journal of Otolaryngology 41(6): 102737, Sept 19 2020. Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102737. Online ahead of print.

2020

Chorney SR, Rizzi MD, Dedhia K: Considerations for povidone-iodine antisepsis in pediatric nasal and pharyngeal surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Journal of Otolaryngology 41(6): 102737, Sept 19 2020 Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102737. Online ahead of print.

2019

Mulvey CL, Rizzi MD, Buzi A: Microbiology of complicated acute sinusitis among pediatric patients: A case series. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 160(4): 712-719, April 2019 Notes: doi: 10.1177/0194599818815109. Epub 2018 Nov 27.

Moreddu E, Rizzi M, Adil E, Balakrishnan K, Chan K, Cheng A, Daniel SJ, de Alarcon A, Hart C, Hartnick C, Inglis A, Leboulanger N, Pransky S, Rahbar R, Russell J, Rutter M, Sidell D, Smith RJH, Soma M, Spratley J, Thompson D, Trozzi M, Ward R, Wyatt M, Yeung J, Zalzal G, Zur K, Nicollas R: International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative pediatric choanal atresia care. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 123: 151-155, August 2019 Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.05.010. Epub 2019 May 13.

2018

Mulvey CL, Rizzi MD, Buzi A: Predictive ability of bedside nasal endoscopy to diagnose invasive fungal sinusitis in a pediatric population. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 115: 82-88, December 2018 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.09.019.

2015

Milder EA, Rizzi MD, Morales KH, Ross RK, Lautenbach E, Gerber JS: Impact of a new practice guideline on antibiotic use with pediatric tonsillectomy. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Page: E1-E7, 2015 Notes: Original investigation published online February 26, 2015.

2014

Thongyam A, Marcus CL, Lockman JL, Cornaglia MA, Caroff A, Gallagher PR, Shults J, Traylor JT, Rizzi MD, Elden LM: Prospective study: Predictors of perioperative complications in higher-risk children following adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2014 Notes: OTO-140116R2 accepted for publication 8/29/14.

Kazahaya K, Rizzi M: Pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis: When should we operate? Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 22(1): 27-33, February 2014.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2023

Law RH, Cena L, Sporn A, Buzi A, Rizzi MD, Ruiz RL, Fedrigo S, Fahmy A, Giordano T, Dedhia K: "Nanoparticle Concentrations in Surgical Plume During Tonsillectomy" Oral presentation at the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery (PAO-HNS), Lancaster, PA, Jun 16-17 2023. Giordano T presented.

2022

Cohen WG, Rizzi MD, Buzi A: "Cross-Sectional Analysis of Pediatric Sinonasal Quality of Life in PCD" Poster presentation at the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & Oto Experience, Philadelphia, PA. Sep 2022.

Law RH, Rizzi MD: "EBV Mucocutaneous Ulcer Presenting as a Nasopharyngeal Tumor in an Immune Suppressed Patient" Poster presentation at the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & Oto Experience, Philadelphia, PA. Sep 2022.

Bradley JL, Rizzi MD. "Pediatric Smell and Taste Disorders in the COVID-19 Era"  Oral presentation at the 36th Annual Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN) Meeting. (4/28/22)

2019

Lin L, Revere K, Katowitz J, Lavelle J, Topping-Waller N, Kaur T, Rizzi M, Buzi A, Russo M, Hayes M, Wilbur C, Blackstone M, Reddy K, Kuhn I, Binenbaum G: "Development of an Orbital Cellulitis Clinical Pathway: A Multidisciplinary Approach" Surgical video presentation at the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) 50th Anniversary Fall Scientific Symposium. Hilton Union Square San Francisco, CA, Oct 10-11 2019.

Rizzi MD. "Welcome to Boogie Wonderland! Cases from a Pediatric Sinonasal Clinic" Oral presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN), New Orleans, LA (9/15/19).

Poonia SK, Devine CM, Javia LR, Buzi A, Rizzi MD: Two Rare Cases of Sinonasal Vascular Malformations in the Pediatric Population.  Poster presentation at the ASPO Summer Meeting: Frontiers in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Vail, CO July 21-24, 2019.

2018

Rizzi M. "Emerging Issues in Pediatric Sinusitis" Oral presentation to the Southeastern PA Chapter (SEPA) of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN), Philadelphia, PA (9/22/18)

Kiell E, Rizzi M, Buzi A: "Management of Orbital Complications in the Pediatric Patient with Acute Rhinosinusitis: Ten Years of Experience at a High Volume Children's Hospital" Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology/COSM, National Harbor, MD, April 20-22,2018 Notes: Accepted by abstract.

Alternative Media

2022

Rizzi M, Behar S: MOCA Time: Nasal polyps and pediatric sinonasal disease. Peds Reviews and Perspectives. Episode 88, Chapter 8. Hippo Education Podcast, May 2022.  https://www.hippoed.com/pedsrap/podcast/aural-fixation

Lectures by Invitation

2022

Rizzi MD, Buzi A: "Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis" Guest faculty, Penn International Rhinology & Skull Base Course, Philadelphia, PA (9/6/22)

Panel Moderator: "Care of the Child with Complicated Acute Sinusitis - A Case-based Approach" (Organized and presented the only multidisciplinary panel on managing sinusitis. Participants: William Katowitz MD, Shih-shan Chen MD, Adva Buzi MD.)     American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & Oto Experience, Philadelphia, PA (9/11/22).

2019

Rizzi MD. "Managing Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Guide for the Primary Care Physician" Oral presentation at the CHOP Practical Review for the Clinician: Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Philadelphia, PA (10/11/19, CME conference given to regional clinicians.)

Rizzi MD. Panelist: "Care of the Child with Complicated Acute Sinusitis: A Case-based Approach" Presented at the AAO-HNS Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, New Orleans, LA (9/18/19).

Rizzi MD. "Congenital Nasal Obstruction: Case Discussion with Literature Update" Oral presentation at Rhinoworld, Chicago, IL (6/7/19)

Rizzi MD. Faculty, 7th Annual Simfest, Penn Medicine Clinical Simulation Center, Perelman School of Medicine: Simulation activities to teach regional ENT residents about microsurgery, laryngeal surgery, otologic surgery, and plastic reconstructive surgery. (5/11/19)

2018

Rizzi MD. Invited Faculty: 9th Annual ORL Emergencies Boot Camp (Sponsored by Georgetown University, Washington DC. Course involved training PGY-1 & -2 residents from local and regional programs. 7/20/18)

Rizzi M. "Three Pediatric ENT Cases" Temple University Spring 2018 Family Medicine Review Course, King of Prussia, PA (3/23/18).

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

2018

Buzi A, Rizzi M: Pediatric Otolaryngologic Considerations. Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery, 2nd ed. Katowitz JA, Katowitz WR (eds.). Springer Publishing, Co., New York, NY, Page: 169-182, 2018.

2016

Rizzi MD: Otitis Media with Effusion. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY, Page: 2-9; 100-107, 2016.

Rizzi MD: Therapeutic (Wide-Field) Myringtotomy. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY, Page: 2-9; 100-107, 2016.

Rizzi MD: Ear Trauma. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY, Page: 2-9; 100-107, 2016.

Rizzi MD: Foreign Bodies in the Ear Canal. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY, Page: 2-9; 100-107, 2016.

2014

Rizzi MD and Dunham BP: Congenital Malformations of the Nose and Nasopharynx. Congenital Malformations of the Head and Neck. Elden LM and Zur KB (eds). Springer, New York, NY, Page: 67-86, 2014.

Brant JA, Rizzi MD: Cervical Adenitis and Neck Space Infections. Pediatric Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Clinical Reference Guide. Parikh SR (eds). Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, Page: 449-464, Jan 30 2014.

2012

Rizzi MD: Acute Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses. Pediatric Otolaryngology: Principles and Practice Pathways, 2nd ed. Wetmore RF, Muntz HR, McGill TJ (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, NY, Page: 422-428, 2012.

Patient experience rating

(based on 384 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Rizzi is truly amazing! So patient, thorough, and gives parents all options.

    5 of 5
    Jun 06, 2024
  • Dr. Rizzi is a wonderful ent doctor. He aas so kind and patient with my son. My son was giving everyone a hard time, but Dr. RIZZI was so gentle with him and talked to my son so nicely. So thank you Dr. RIZZI. You are a true HERO.....

    5 of 5
    May 23, 2024
  • Dr. Rizzi is amazing and he listen to the parents

    5 of 5
    May 02, 2024
  • Dr Rizzi was wonderful. Took his time, explained things well. Was very patient with my screaming baby as well. I know my daughter is in excellent hands with him.

    5 of 5
    Apr 29, 2024
  • Dr. Rizzi is an excellent doctor. Very kind and caring, listens, answers questions, attentive to my daughter.

    5 of 5
    Jan 31, 2024
  • Dr Rizzi is always thorough and caring. He listens and takes the whole child into his decision.His team is also very patient with the kids and very helpful

    5 of 5
    Jan 06, 2024
  • Dr. Rizzi and his staff truly care for the wellbeing of my children.

    5 of 5
    Dec 18, 2023
  • We love Dr. Rizzi! He is amazing! He is caring and personable and never rushes. We are truly so thankful that he is our daughter's doctor.

    5 of 5
    Dec 18, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi and his staff truly care for the wellbeing of my children.

    5 of 5
    Dec 18, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi took the time to show my son his mri and to describe what happened in language a 5 year old understood. He is amazing

    5 of 5
    Dec 12, 2023
  • EXCELLENT DOCTOR!

    5 of 5
    Dec 08, 2023
  • Dr Rizzi is amazing. I recommend him to anyone I know in need of a pediatric ENT. He's treated both of my children and he provides the best care!

    5 of 5
    Dec 04, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi is always so patient with my son. He is so kind and my son actually didn't want to leave his appointment and wanted to keep talking to Dr. Rizzi!

    5 of 5
    Nov 07, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi and NP Elise were excellent! Very kind and patient with my daughter.

    5 of 5
    Nov 04, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi is AMAZING he has thee BEST bedside manners, he listens he's extremely patient, Dr. Rizzi is a very passionate physician.

    5 of 5
    Nov 03, 2023
  • Dr Rizzi and staff are great

    5 of 5
    Aug 22, 2023
  • I'm so glad we took a few friend's' recommendation and saw Dr. Rizzi. His bedside manner was superior, he took the time to speak directly to my 11 year old as well as answer all my questions as a concerned parent.

    4.6 of 5
    Aug 07, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi is a fantastic doctor. His knowledge and expertise are evident in his clear and thorough explanations of his diagnoses. I very much appreciate his authenticity toward my child, too.

    5 of 5
    Jul 25, 2023
  • Dr Rizzi is a helpful trusted doctor. We are very lucky to have found him.

    5 of 5
    Jul 11, 2023
  • Dr Rizzi is awesome! We love him.

    5 of 5
    Jul 06, 2023
  • Very gentle and comforting to my son

    5 of 5
    Jun 23, 2023
  • We love dr rizzi! He is kind, caring and spends so much time explaining everything.

    5 of 5
    Jun 16, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi was very informative and kind

    5 of 5
    Jun 08, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi was wonderful. Took his time, thorough, thoughtful. Really helped us to begin to puzzle out the issue and come up with a plan.

    5 of 5
    May 24, 2023
  • Dr Rizzi was wonderful!

    5 of 5
    May 17, 2023
  • The team was awesome,

    5 of 5
    May 07, 2023
  • Every last one was great and I do appreciate it

    4.8 of 5
    May 05, 2023
  • NP Janna & Dr.Rizzi were very thorough, kind & supportive of my son & myself. They closely evaluated the "whole picture" of his health & how it may relate to current issues

    5 of 5
    Apr 19, 2023
  • Dr Rizzi was very helpful with diagnosing and confirming my concerns for my son.

    5 of 5
    Mar 31, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi did a fabulous job with my 15 month old daughter. Having your ears looked at is never comfortable but Dr. Rizzi took his time and was even singing to her and it put her and myself at ease knowing he genuinely cared.

    5 of 5
    Mar 14, 2023
  • Dr. Rizzi was great (as always). Very great at explaining his recommendations and thoughts.

    5 of 5
    Mar 14, 2023
  • We love Dr Rizzi! We've been seeing him for over 10 years and just can't say enough good things about him. We would recommend him to anyone.

    5 of 5
    Mar 11, 2023
  • Great doctor. Listens, asks questions, gives guidance, takes time with patients

    5 of 5
    Feb 28, 2023
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