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Nasir Islam Bhatti, MD
Otolaryngology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
3.7 of 5 stars
123 Ratings, 25 ReviewsLanguages
- Punjabi
- Hindi
- English
14 Insurances Accepted
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MaleAbout Nasir Islam Bhatti
Professional Titles
- Director Johns Hopkins Percutaneous Trach Service
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Dr. Nasir Bhatti graduated from King Edward Medical University 1986.
Dr. Bhatti currently serves as the director of Johns Hopkins Adult Tracheostomy Airway Services. His clinical specialties include: Airway disorders, sinus diseases, nasal problems, swallowing problems, and sleep apnea.
Centers and Institutes
Additional Academic Titles
Joint Appointment in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Research Interests
Residency Training Proficiency
Selected Publications
- BOOK CHAPTERS:
Bhatti NI. Surgical management of the difficult adult airway. In: Cummings CW, ed. Cummings Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier; 2010.121-129
Bhatti NI, Goldenberg D. The difficult airway management in conventional head and neck surgery. In: Hagberg C, ed. Benumofs Airway Management., 2nd ed. Philadelphia : Mosby Elsevier; 2007.889-899
Goldenberg D, Bhatti NI. Management of the impaired airway in the adult. In: Cummings CW, ed. Cummings Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Mosby; 2005.2441-2453.
Couch ME, Bhatti N. The Current Status of Percutaneous Tracheotomy in the Advances in Surgery (John L. Cameron M.D. Editor) Vol 36
PUBLICATIONS:
Laeeq K, R Waseem, Weatherly R, Reh DD, Lin SY, Lane AP, Ishii M, Cummings CW, Bhatti NI. In-training assessment and predictors of competency in endoscopic sinus surgery. Laryngoscope.2010 Dec; 120(12):2540-5
Stewart CM, Masood H, Pandian V, Laeeq K, Akst L, Francis H, Bhatti NI. Development and Pilot Testing of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) on hoarseness. Laryngoscope. 2010 Nov; 120(11): 2177-2188
Laeeq K, Pandian V, Skinner M, Masood H, Stewart CM, Weatherly R, Cummings CW, Bhatti NI. Learning curve for competency in flexible laryngoscope Laryngoscope. 2010 Oct; 120(10):1950-3
Pandian V, Vaswani RS, Mirski MA, Haut E, Gupta S, Bhatti NI. Safety of percutaneous dilational tracheostomy in coagulopathic patients. Ear Nose Throat J. 2010 Aug; 89(8):387-95
Francis HW, Masood H, Laeeq K, Bhatti NI. Defining milestones toward competency in mastoidectomy using a skills assessment paradigm. Laryngoscope. 2010 Jul; 120(7):1417-21
Bhatti NI, Mohyuddin A, Raveen N, Funk SE, Laeeq K, Pandian V, Mirski M, Feller-Kopman D. Cost analysis of intubation-related tracheal injury using a national database. Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg. 2010 Jul; 143(1):31-6
Francis HW, Masood H, Chaudhry KN, Laeeq K, Carey JP, Della Santina CC, Limb CJ, Niparko JK, Bhatti NI. Objective assessment of mastoidectomy skills in the operating room. Otol Neurotol. 2010 Jul; 31(5)759-65.
Laeeq K, Weatherly RA, Masood H, Thomson RE, Brown DJ, Cummings CW, Bhatti NI. Barriers to the implementation of competency-based education and assessment: a survey of otolaryngology residency program directors. Laryngoscope. 2010 Jun; 120(6):1152-8
Chu E, Westra W, Aygun N, Bhatti NI. Combined endoscopic and trans-oral resection of a primary nasopharyngeal paraganglioma. Ear Nose Throat J 2010 May; 89(5) E1-3.
Laeeq K, Infusino S, Lin SY, Reh DD, Ishii M, Kim J, lane AP, Bhatti NI. Video-based assessment of operative competency in endoscopic sinus surgery. Am J Rhino Allergy. 2010 May; 24(3); 234-7
Laeeq K, Weatherly RA, Carrott A, Pandian V, Cummings CW, Bhatti NI. Learning styles in two otolaryngology residency program. Laryngoscope. 2009 Dec; 119(12):2360-5.
Berkow LG, Greenberg RS, Kan KH, Colantouni E, Mar LJ, Flint PW, Corridore M, Bhatti N, Heitmiller ES. Need for emergency surgical airway reduced by a comprehensive difficult airway program. Anest Analg. 2009 Dec; 109(6):1860-9
Laeeq K, Bhatti NI, Carey JP, Della Santina CC, Limb CJ, Niparko JK, Minor LB, Francis HW. Pilot testing of an assessment tool for competency in mastoidectomy. Laryngoscope. 2009 Dec; 119 (12):2402-10
Starmer HM, Ishman SL, Flint PW, Bhatti NI, Richmon J, Koch W, Webster K, Tufano R, Gourin GG. Complications that affect post laryngectomy voice restoration: primary surgery vs. salvage surgery. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Nov; 135 (11):1165-9
Lin S, Laeeq K, Ishii M, Kim J, Lane A, Reh D, Bhatti NI. Development and pilot testing of a feasible, reliable, and valid operative competency assessment tool for the endoscopic sinus surgery Am J Rhino. Allergy. 2009 May-Jun; 23(3):354-9.
Brown DJ, Thompson RE, Bhatti NI. Assessment of operative competency in otolaryngology residency: Survey of US Program Directors Laryngoscope. 2008 Oct; 118(10):1761-4
Bhatti NI, Tufano RP. Preface: dynamic aspects of laryngeal cancer management. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2008 Aug; 41(4): xixii
Pandian V, Nguyen TT, Mirski M, Bhatti NI. Percutaneous Tracheostomy: A Multidisciplinary Approach Perspective on Voice and Voice Disorders 2008 18: 87-98.
Bhatti NI, Cummings CW. Competency in Surgical Residency Training: Defining and Raising the Bar. Acad Med. 2007 Jun; 82(6):569-73.
Bhatti N, Mirski M, Tatlipinar A, Koch W, Goldenberg D. Reduction of complication rate in percutaneous dilation tracheotomies. Laryngoscope. 2007 Jan; 117(1):172-5
Bhatti N, Tatlipinar A, Mirski M , Koch W, Goldenberg D. Percutaneous dilation tracheotomy in ICU patients: our experience with 274 patients - Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007;136:938-941
Bhatti NI. Competency Based Surgical Residency: Making Osler Proud. Journal of AMMA 2005; 3(3): 3-6 online accessed on September 25, 2006 at http://ammausa.org/data/JAMMA%202005%20October.pdf.
Bhatti NI, Herpel LB. Window of Opportunity. Invited Editorial for ADVANCE for Managers of Respiratory Care 2006; 15(8)
Nuyens MR, Bhatti NI, Flint P. Multiple synchronous fibrovascular polyps of the hypopharynx ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relate Spec. 2004; 66(6): 341-4
Couch ME, Bhatti N. The Current Status of Percutaneous Tracheotomy Adv. Surg. 2002; 36:275-96
Koch WM, Bhatti N, Williams MF, Eisele DE: Oncologic rationale for bilateral tonsillectomy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary source. Otolaryng-Head and Neck Surgery. 2001 Mar; 124(3): 331-33
Czader M, Eberhart CG, Bhatti N, Cummings C, Westra WH: Metastasizing mixed tumor of the parotid: initial presentation as a solitary kidney tumor and ultimate carcinomatous transformation at the primary site. Am J Surg Pathol. 2000 Aug; 24(8):1159-64
Califano J, Bhatti NI, Niparko JK. Jugular bulb dehiscence Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 124:1047-50, 1998.
Bhatti NI, Niparko JK. Vestibular dysgenesis with semicircular canal aplasia. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1997 Sep; 123(9):1011, 1013-14.
Pollice PA, Bhatti NI, Niparko JK. Posterior fossa arachnoid cyst. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1997 Jul; 123(7): 762,764-5.
Holliday MJ, Long DL, Brem H, Bhatti NI, Backous DD. Acute Cerebrospinal fluid pressure changes: Dynamics and effects. Skull Base Surg 1997; 7(suppl 1): 23
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-6467
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 210, Nottingham, MD 21236
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-550-2870
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Otolaryngology, 2000Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Surgery, 1996Victoria University Hospital Ltd
Residency, Otolaryngology, 1994Waterford Regional Hospital
Residency, Otolaryngology, 1991Meath Hospital
Residency, 1990Mayo Hospital Lahore
Residency, Otolaryngology, 1988King Edward Medical University
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 1986Board Certifications
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2001Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
3.7 out of 5
123 ratings, 25 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
I am very happy with Dr Bhatti. I felt I was well taken care of and appreciate the expertise of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Simple visit: ear cleaning, and inspection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Excellent, all of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Easy to talk to. Good listener.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr Bhatti literally spent 1 min with me related to a pre surgery consult. No details provided on what it entailed and what to expect. I had to ask him questions on his way out on specifics. Unacceptable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Excellent provider. Dr. Bhatti has a sense of humor and excellent knowledge and experience about his technical area. He practices with great efficiency and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
HE WAS VERY NICE & INFORMED
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
He is very thorough and he made me feel comfortable during the visit. He educated me about the scope before he used it and also explained the necessary next steps. Exceptional provider in my opinion.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Seemed well informed and concerned about my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
He was very personable and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
I did not have to wait long and everyone was respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Very thorough, nice, explained as he performed procedure.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Polite and direct
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Doctor was not very explanatory. Doctor was efficient but somewhat more curt in responsive communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Explained things, ordered tests, very knowledgeable and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Respectful and to the point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2024
Great provider and very caring resident.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Very confident in his ability to care for my concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Very quick and loved speaking with my medical assistant and provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
Very personable, great communication skills
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2024
Good I been seeing him for 16 years