EDUCATION
7/2018-6/2019 Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Fellowship – Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery
6/17/2013-6/23/2018 Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA
Residency – Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
8/2009-5/2013 Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
M.D. Degree issued 5/19/2013
9/2005-5/2009 Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
B.S., summa cum laude, Biology
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
10/2026- Present: Physician
Florida ENT Associates, Inc. North Florida Center for Otolaryngology, Facial Rejuvenation Centre, Saint Augustine, FL
8/2019-7/2026 Staff Physician, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Suburban Division, Stoneham, MA
Appointment: Instructor in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Part-time, Harvard Medical School
7/2018-6/2019 Staff Physician, Department of ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
6/2004-2012 Crew Chief, Gentle Giant Moving Company, Somerville, MA
Responsible for safely completing residential and commercial moves while supervising crews of 2-10 workers
HONORS/AWARDS
2014 Awarded the Resident Leadership Grant by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2013 Charles and Jane Brusch Prize – Awarded by Tufts University School of Medicine upon graduation to one medical student who demonstrated achievement in the art and skill of the doctor/patient relationship and recognizes a high degree of understanding, integrity, and maturity in the care of the patient.
2013 Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
2011-2012 Clinical Honors: Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2006-2008 Research Assistant, Hematology/Oncology Department, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Brighton, MA
Preceptor: Paul Hesketh, M.D.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
2020 Insalaco LF, Karp E, Zavala H, Chinnadurai S, Tibesar R, Roby BB. Comparing autologous versus allogenic rib grafting in pediatric cleft rhinoplasty. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2020. ePub 138:110264
2020 Orobello NC, Insalaco LF, Roby BB. Fourth branchial cleft sinus with foreign material within the thyroid gland. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2020. ePub 132:109948
2020 Insalaco L. Head and Neck Cancer. Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2020 Insalaco L. Nasal Polyposis. Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2020 Insalaco L. Sialoadenitis Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2020 Insalaco L. Sialolithiasis. Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2020 Insalaco L. Otosclerosis. Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2020 Satpathy RK, Insalaco L. Retropharyngeal Abscess. Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2020 Zuzek RW, Burtt D, Insalaco L. Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. Chapter in: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2018 Edition. Philadelphia: Mosby; 2018
2019 Insalaco LF, Karp E, Zavala H, Chinnadurai S, Tibesar R, Roby BB. Comparing autologous versus allogenic rib grafting in pediatric cleft rhinoplasty. Poster presented at ASPO. Austin. May 2019
2018 Insalaco LF, Scott AR. Peripartum management of neonatal Pierre Robin sequence. Clinics in Perinatology. 2018; 45(4):717-735
2018 Cohen MB, Insalaco LF, Tonn CR, Spiegel JH. Patient satisfaction after aesthetic chondrolaryngoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open. 2018; 6(10):e1877
2018 Insalaco LF, Spiegel JH. A surgical procedure grid for increased safety and enhanced operating room communication in multisite surgery. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2018; 20(3):185-186
2017 Grundfast KM, Insalaco LF, Levi J. The Ten Commandments of Management for Acute Upper Airway Obstruction (AUAO) in Infants and Children. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 2017; 143(6): 539-540
2017 Insalaco LF, Lee AS, Scott AR. Case Report: Osteomyelitis following palatoplasty – A rare complication. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2017; 94:52-53
2017 Insalaco L, Rashes ER, Rubin SJ, Spiegel JH. Association of lateral crural overlay technique with the strength of the lower lateral cartilages. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2017; 19(6): 510-515
2017 Insalaco L, Spiegel JH. Safety of simultaneous lip lift and open rhinoplasty. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. 2017; 19(2):160-161
2016 Insalaco L. The Tale of the Stridulous Child. Oral presentation at the regional Scary Cases Conference. October 28, 2016. Waltham, MA
2016 Insalaco L, Spiegel JH. Safety of simultaneous lip lift and open rhinoplasty. Oral Presentation. AAFPRS at COSM. Chicago. May 2016
2016 Insalaco L, Saxon S, Spiegel JH. Triological Society Best Practice: What is the Role of intralestional corticosteroid injections for keloids before considering surgery? Laryngoscope. 2016 Mar;126(3):549-50
2016 Insalaco L. Management of Carotid Blowout Syndrome. Oral presentation at New England Otolaryngologic Society. April 1, 2016. Boston, MA
2015 Kleinberger A, Jumaily J, Insalaco L, Spiegel J. Safety of a modified coronal approach to the upper craniofacial skeleton with dissection deep to the temporalis fascia for preservation of the frontal branch of the facial nerve. Poster presented at: 118th Annual Meeting at COSM; 2015 Apr; Boston, MA
2012 Chung V, Insalaco L, Whang T, Lee A. Unusually aggressive squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp. Poster presented at: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting; 2012 Sep; Washington, D.C., DC.
2012 Lussenden R, Nepomnayshy D, Sillin L, Insalaco L, Brams D. Improved spousal relationships after bariatric surgery Poster session presented at: XIII World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery; 2012 Apr 23-27; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2012 Lussenden R, Nepomnayshy D, Sillin L, Insalaco L, Brams D. Children are healthier after parents’ weight-loss surgery. Poster session presented at: XIII World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery; 2012 Apr 23-27; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
2008 Hesketh PJ, Sanz-Altamira P, Bushey J, Malek K, Insalaco L, Hesketh AM. Prospective evaluation of the incidence of delayed nausea and vomiting in patients with colorectal cancer receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2008;26 (15): 9645
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2005-2006 Medical Volunteer, Emergency Department, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Brighton, MA
INTERESTS
Family, Cooking, Fishing, Home and Automotive Repair, Boating, Weight Lifting