Dr. Ansley Roche

Biography

Dr. Ansley Roche is an Assistant Professor of Surgery specializing in Otolaryngology at Yale School of Medicine. She is involved in the Head & Neck Cancers Multidisciplinary Clinic at Smilow Cancer Hospital, providing comprehensive care for patients with head and neck cancers. Dr. Roche completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia College, Columbia University, followed by her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University and a fellowship in Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Her research focuses on surgical airway education, survival outcomes in head and neck cancer patients, and the quality improvement of care delivery. Dr. Roche employs a collaborative approach to patient care, emphasizing patient-specific treatment options for both benign and malignant conditions affecting the ear, sinuses, larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, and thyroid. She is dedicated to restoring critical functions for patients affected by head and neck conditions using advanced surgical techniques, including microvascular reconstruction and robotic surgery. Her commitment to patient care and research reflects her mission of improving outcomes for individuals diagnosed with head and neck malignancies.

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