Dr. Brett A. Miles, an otolaryngologist with Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital, has been designated a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the eleventh consecutive year he has received this recognition. This distinction is significant as only seven percent of the nation's licensed physicians are selected annually as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties within their regions. Dr. Miles serves as Chair of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Vice President for Otolaryngology Services for Northwell Health's Western Region, and surgical lead for Head and Neck Oncology for the Northwell Cancer Institute. His repeated selection underscores a sustained level of peer recognition and clinical excellence that is critical for a major healthcare network like Northwell, which serves a vast patient population across the New York City metropolitan area.
The importance of this recognition extends beyond individual achievement, reflecting on the caliber of specialized cancer care available locally. Dr. Miles specializes in evaluating and treating a wide range of head and neck tumors, with a particular focus on malignancies of the mouth and throat, including HPV-related head and neck cancers and complex oncologic conditions requiring advanced surgical intervention. In a statement, Dr. Miles said, "I have had the privilege of taking care of cancer patients in New York City for over 16 years, and I am humbled and honored to be recognized as a Top Doctor in 2026 and receive the 10 Years Most Nominated Badge from Castle Connolly." His work is vital in a region where access to cutting-edge cancer treatment is a paramount concern for residents.
Dr. Miles utilizes state-of-the-art surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes, including microvascular reconstructive surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), computerized virtual surgical planning, minimally invasive robotic surgery, optical margin control and high-resolution microendoscopy, advanced reconstruction of the maxilla and mandible, and treatment of salivary gland tumors. As the surgical lead at the Northwell Cancer Institute, he also provides patients with access to interventional clinical trials and modern oncology services, integrating research directly with patient care. This role is crucial for advancing treatment protocols and offering hope through experimental therapies to patients with complex conditions.
The selection process for Castle Connolly Top Doctors adds weight to this recognition. Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team based on rigorous criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Importantly, doctors cannot pay to be selected. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications. This independent verification provides valuable guidance for patients in the New York City area seeking highly qualified specialists.
Beyond his clinical and surgical leadership, Dr. Miles contributes to medical education and research, holding a position as a Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed literature and serves on the council of the International Association of Oral Oncology and the American Head and Neck Society's Reconstructive Head and Neck Research Board. These academic and research roles ensure that the expertise recognized by Castle Connolly is disseminated, training the next generation of surgeons and contributing to the global body of knowledge on head and neck oncology, ultimately benefiting the broader medical community and patients well beyond the New York City metro area.
