The Aerodigestive Program at Montefiore (ADAM) consists of a unique multidisciplinary team devoted to the medical and surgical management of complex pediatric airway and esophageal disorders, swallowing disorders, and sleep abnormalities. ADAM team members include specialists in pediatric pulmonary, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat specialist), gastroenterology and speech pathology. This multidisciplinary approach begins with the patient’s combined clinical evaluation and ensures comprehensive, highly specialized and personalized care for every child—from newborns to 21-year-olds. Some aerodigestive patients benefit from endoscopic evaluation of the larynx, trachea, lungs, esophagus and stomach during the same encounter (triple scope: flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD]).
Clinical Expertise
- Aspiration-related lung disease Bronchiectasis
- Bronchomalacia
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Chronic cough
- Chronic lung disease
- Chronic or recurrent pneumonia
- Complete tracheal rings
- Congenital airway problems
- Difficult to treat asthma Eosinophilic esophagitis Feeding difficulties
- Oral aversion
- Gastroesophageal reflux Laryngeal cleft
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Laryngomalacia
- Tracheomalacia
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Persistent wheezing Subglottic web
- Subglottic stenosis Tracheal stenosis
- Tracheoesophageal fistula/ esophageal atresia
- Esophageal stricture
- Tracheostomy dependence
- Vocal cord dysfunction or paralysis
Our Team
Nicole Scafura, MS, CCC-SLP 
Michelle Hesari, MS, CCC-SLP
Emily Stoddard, MS, CCC-SLP 
Hannah Tahhan-Jackson, MS, CCC-SLP
Contact Us
Michel Nassar, MD, Director
mnassar@montefiore.org
adam@montefiore.org