Gavin Gassen, M.D. Brings His Expertise to ENT and Allergy Associates’ Poughkeepsie Office
Dr. Gassen will see both adult and pediatric patients at ENTA’s office at 21 Reade Place, Suite 3200, Poughkeepsie, NY, beginning November 1, 2025.
Tarrytown, New York, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA), the largest ear, nose, throat, allergy, and audiology practice in the country, is proud to welcome Gavin M. Gassen, M.D., a board-certified Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon, to its team of specialists in Poughkeepsie, NY, beginning November 1, 2025. Dr. Gassen will see both adult and pediatric patients at ENTA’s office at 21 Reade Place, Suite 3200, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Dr. Gassen brings with him a diverse clinical experience few physicians can match—spanning academic medicine, humanitarian missions, and over a decade of decorated service in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. Dr. Gassen most recently practiced at Plessen Ear, Nose & Throat in St. Croix, U.S.V.I., while also serving as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Tulane University School of Medicine. A New Orleans native, he completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at Tulane, followed by intensive surgical training at Charity Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the University of Maryland.
During his military service, Dr. Gassen earned the rank of Commander and served as a Naval Flight Surgeon during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal among other honors, for excellence in patient care and operational leadership. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Gassen has also led medical missions delivering head and neck surgical care to underserved communities and has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. He holds memberships in the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, American Rhinologic Society, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and The Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons.
In the Poughkeepsie office, Dr. Gassen will join Otolaryngologists Ryan Borress, M.D.; Jason Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S; Rami Payman, M.D., Hector Rodriguez, M.D.; Mark Very, M.D.; and Allergist/Immunologist Michael Hugh, M.D.
“Dr. Gassen’s background is as impressive as it is unique,” said Steven Gold, M.D., Vice President and Chair of the ENTA Recruitment Committee. “He’s served with distinction in the U.S. Navy, trained at world-renowned institutions, and delivered care across academic, private, and international humanitarian settings. That kind of experience translates into a physician who brings both clinical excellence and deep compassion to his patients. I have no doubt that his addition to our Poughkeepsie team will result in an immediate and meaningful benefit to the community. We are truly proud to welcome him to ENTA.”
To learn more about ENTA, find a local office or book an appointment, visit www.entandallergy.com or call 1-855-ENTA-DOC.
About ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP:
ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP (ENTA) is the largest ENT, Allergy, and Audiology practice in the country, with over 450 clinicians who now practice in over 60 clinical locations throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Each ENTA clinical office is comprised of world-class physicians who are specialists and sub-specialists in their respective fields, providing the highest level of expertise and care. With a wide range of services including Adult and Pediatric ENT and Allergy, Voice and Swallowing, Advanced Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Treatment of Disorders of the Inner Ear and Dizziness, Asthma-related services, Diagnostic Audiology, Hearing Aid Dispensing, Sleep and CT Services, ENTA Is able to meet the needs of patients of all ages. ENTA is also affiliated with some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world, including The Mount Sinai Health System, Montefiore Medical Center, Northwell Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Each year ENTA physicians are voted ‘Top Doctor’ by Castle Connolly, a true testament to the exceptional care and service they provide to their patients.
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