NEW YORK, NY, February 18, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brett A. Miles, MD, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, the 11th year he has received the esteemed Top Doctor designation. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions.

Dr. Miles is an otolaryngologist with Northwell Health - Lenox Hill Hospital, a leading institution where he serves as the Chair of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He also holds the positions of Vice President for Otolaryngology Services for Northwell Health's Western Region and surgical lead for Head and Neck Oncology for the Northwell Cancer Institute.

"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," Dr. Miles stated.

Dr. Miles evaluates and treats a wide range of head and neck tumors, with a particular focus on malignancies of the mouth and throat. His medical focus includes the management of HPV-related head and neck cancers and the treatment of complex oncologic conditions requiring advanced surgical intervention.

Dr. Miles utilizes state-of-the-art techniques and unique technologies 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
- Treatment of salivary gland tumors

As a surgical lead at the Northwell Cancer Institute, Dr. Miles provides patients with access to interventional clinical trials and modern oncology services.

Dr. Miles earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed an internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, followed by a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Surgery at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Miles is a dual board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Miles is a Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a prolific researcher who has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed literature and serves on the council of the International Association of Oral Oncology. He also serves on the American Head and Neck Society's Reconstructive Head and Neck Research Board.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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