Ritvik Mehta, MD
Contact
- Office
Specialties
- Otolaryngology
Expertise
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Neurotology
- Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
- Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi, English
Specialties
- Otolaryngology
Biography
Dr. Ritvik Mehta specializes in otolaryngology/neurotology and skull base surgery. While still in school, Dr. Mehta developed an interest in treating patients with facial paralysis. Recognizing the profound impact this condition has on patients, Dr. Mehta pursued advanced training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and facial nerve disorders.
Dr. Mehta is a compassionate and caring physician who has a deep interest in providing the best possible care for his patients. He has co-authored numerous publications and received the American Neurotology Society Trainee Award for his middle-ear research. In addition to his practice, Dr. Mehta volunteers with Medical Missions for Children and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, providing medical and surgical care for families who cannot afford it.
Dr. Mehta’s clinical interests include:
- Hearing and balance disorders
- Implantable hearing devices / Cochlear Implants
- Lateral skull base surgery (acoustic neuroma and other CPA tumors)
- Gamma knife radiosurgery
- Facial paralysis / facial reanimation surgery
- Microtia and atresia reconstruction
- Surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otology and Neurotology, 2010
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology, 2007
Medical Education
- University of California, San Diego, MD, 2001
Internships
- Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 2002
Residencies
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Otolaryngology, 2006
Fellowships
- University of California, San Diego, Neurotology, 2009
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2007