Steven D. Handler, MD, MBE, FACS, FAAP
Areas of expertise: General pediatric otolaryngology
About Steven D. Handler, MD, MBE, FACS, FAAP
Titles
Attending Physician
Emeritus Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery – American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and Honors
2013, Best Doctors for Children in the Philadelphia area, Suburban Life
2013, 2006, Best Doctors, South Jersey Magazine
2012, 2009, 2005, Top Children's Physicians of South Jersey, South Jersey Magazine
2011, Top Physicians of South Jersey, South Jersey Magazine
2010 & 2011, Best Children's Physicians, South Jersey Magazine
2007-2010, Top Docs for Kids, South Jersey Magazine
2003, Delaware Valley Consumers Checkbook, Outstanding Physicians
2002, Who's Who in America, 57th edition
2002, Top Doctors List, Center for the Study of Services
2001, Herbert S. Birkett Memorial Lecturer. Montreal Medico-Chirurgial Society, Section of Otolaryngology
1987, 1992, 1999, 2001, Top Doctors, Philadelphia Magazine
1993-95; 1996-97; 1990-2000; 2001-02; 2003-04; 2005-06; 2007-2008; 2011-2012, The Best Doctors in America
1985, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Honor Award
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in professional organizations
National
1985-present, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1985-present, American College of Surgeons
1985-present, American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society
1985-present, American Medical Association
1985-present, American Rhinological Society
1985-present, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
1981-present, Society of Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children
1981-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
1981-present, American Broncho-Esophagological Association
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
Acta Otolaryngologica, International Board of Referees
Reviewer
American Journal of Rhinology
Annals of Internal Medicine
Annals Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Clinical Pediatrics
Journal for Oto-Rhino-laryngology
Int'l Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Laryngoscope
Medical and Pediatric Oncology: An International Journal
Neuroradiology
ORL
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Pediatric Emergency Care
Pediatrics
Physicians' Information and Education Resource
Academic and institutional committees
1998-present, Admissions Interview Panel
Research Interests
Medical ethics
Education & training
Graduate Degree
MBE in Bioethics - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Medical Degree
MD - University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
Surgery - UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Head and Neck Surgery - UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Publications
Publications
2023
Le Coz C, Oldridge DA, Herati RS, De Luna N, Garifallou J, Cruz Cabrera E, Belman JP, Pueschl D, Silva LV, Knox AVC, Reid W, Yoon S, Zur KB, Handler SD, Hakonarson H, Wherry EJ, Gonzalez M, Romberg N: Human T follicular helper clones seed the germinal center-resident regulatory pool. Science Immunology 8(82): eade8162, Apr 14 2023. Notes: doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.ade8162. Epub 2023 Apr 7.
Books
Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY, 2016.
Handler SD, Myer CM. Atlas of Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders in Children. Hamilton, Ontario: Decker Electronic Publishing; 1998.
Potsic WP, Cotton R, Handler SD. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology. New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.; 1997.
Potsic WP, Handler SD, Wetmore RF, Pasquariello P. Primary care pediatric otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Andover (NJ): J. Michael Ryan Publishing; 1995.
Potsic WP, Handler SD. Primary care pediatric otolaryngology. NY: Macmillan Publishing Company; 1986.
Chapters
2014
Toner D. Giordano T, Handler SD: Office frenotomy for neonates: Resolving dysphagia, parental satisfaction and cost-effectiveness. ORL - Head and Neck Nursing 32(2): 6-7, Spring 2014.
2012
Rickert SM, Handler SD: Disease of the Salivary Glands. Pediatric Otolaryngology. Principles and Practice Pathways, 2nd ed. Wetmore RF, Muntz HR, McGill TJ (eds.). Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, NY, Page: 620-629, 2012.
2009
Padon AA, Handler S: This Won't Hurt A Bit: Truth-telling to Children. The Penn Center Guide to Bioethics. Ravitsky, V, Fiester A, Caplan A (eds.). Springer, Page: 461-472, 2009.
2008
Dave SP, Handler SD: Auricular injury with deformity following delivery by cesarean section. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 87(3): 128, March 2008.
2007
Wolfe SG, Handler SD: Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Upper Airway. Pediatric Otolaryngology: The Requisites in Pediatrics. Wetmore RF (eds.). Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 151-162, 2007.
2006
Kazahaya K, Handler SD.: Otolaryngology Trauma. Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 5th Edition. Fleisher GR, Ludwig S, Henretig FM (eds.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA Page: 1497-1505, 2006.
2005
Eisen M, Handler SD: Otolaryngology. The Philadelphia Guide: Inpatient Pediatrics. Frank G, Shah SS, Catallozzi MC, Zaoutis LB (eds.). Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA, Page: 331-337, 2005.
2003
Tom LWC, Potsic WP, Handler SD.: Methods of Examination. Pediatric Otolaryngology, 4th Edition. Bluestone CD, Stool SE, Alper CM, Arjmand EM, Casselbrant ML, Dohar JE, Yellon RF (eds.). Saunders (Elsevier Science), Philadelphia, PA, Page: 1109-1119, 2003.
2002
Potsic, WP, Handler SD. Otolaryngologic emergencies. In: Fleisher G, Ludwig S, editors. Synopsis of pediatric emergency medicine, 4th ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; 2002. p. 574-82.
Handler SD, Potsic WP. Otolaryngology trauma. In: Fleisher G, Ludwig S, editors. Synopsis of pediatric emergency medicine, 4th ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; 2002. p. 517-20.