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Nicolas Youssef Bu-Saba

Nicolas Youssef Bu-Saba, MD

OtolaryngologyRhinology and Sinus Surgery

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Arabic
  • English

Gender

Male

About Nicolas Youssef Bu-Saba

Dr. Nicolas BuSaba, a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist and surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, specializes in rhinology, paranasal sinus disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. His clinical interests include rhinology and sinus disease, snoring and sleep apnea, laryngology, and voice disorders.

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Dr. BuSaba serves as the Physician Director on the Mass Eye and Ear Associate Board of Directors, as a member of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, and as the Legislative Chairperson for the Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery.

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He has participated in several national and international meetings and instructional courses and has published more than 45 peer-reviewed papers in the field and several textbook chapters.

Locations

  1. Mass Eye and Ear Otolaryngology Clinic
    • phone: 617-573-3954
    • fax: 617-573-3914
  2. Mass Eye and Ear Sinus Center

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Otolaryngology, 1995
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Otolaryngology, 1991
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Surgery, 1990
  • Internship: American University - Beirut, Faculty of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 1989
  • Residency: American University - Beirut, Faculty of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 1989
  • Medical Education: American University - Beirut, Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1996

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

355 ratings, 153 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 5/1/2026

    I feel very satisfied and confident with the food Dr. Busaba, the secretary, the nurse, and the entire team provide. I feel very safe and satisfied, and I recommend them to anyone. He is very professional with me and with the patients, I imagine, but he is very professional and very respectful. Thank you and have a good day.

  • Reviewed on 5/4/2026

    Always on time. Always caring and concerned Answers questions

  • Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Dr. Bu-Saba was very thorough and provided great explanations.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2026

    Good experience

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2026

    Previously frustrated with evaluation and care at another hospital. Very happy with Dr. Busaba . He listened carefully, ordered a few tests not previously ordered and gave me a diagnosis. Although he told me we can't "cure" the condition but we can manage it, I was happy with that because I finally had an answer and some hope re my symptoms.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    The Rn, PA and Md did a pretty good job. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Pleasant, well qualified

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    As Always, a very positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    Caring-offered hope that my concerns could be dealt with positively. Presented a knowledgeable, concrete plan going forward. Planned for follow up appointment. Offered ongoing intervention if needed.

  • Reviewed on 4/19/2026

    I had a very good experience with the staff and provider [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2026

    We travelled 6 hours to get to this appointment and it was so WORTH it!!!

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    [redacted] Once the doctor got in, everything went pretty good.

  • Reviewed on 4/18/2026

    Dr Busaba is the best and nicest Dr. I have ever had the pleasure of seeing and I am [redacted]. Nice well informed Dr.

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    I can say out of my whole team of doctors I gave with Mass General this doctor and team are the best.

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    He was very methodical and clear. He offered two options and when I decided what to do he agreed and he has me going back in 3 months to re check

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    A great visit with Dr. BUSABA, always attentive and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    Dr. Busaba was great to work with. He explained everything, went through everything, listened to everything I had to say, and he was highly recommended.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2026

    Dr Busaba was great to work with and his nurse, [redacted], was very helpful. Great experience!

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    I was able to get a follow-up appointment right away, and they made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2026

    Dr is always on time for my visit. Never had yo wait for him at all.

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Dr Busaba is a great provider...

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr. Busaba and team have been wonderful! I have suffered from chronic sinus infections and Dr. Busaba was able to eliminate my infections. I'm beyond grateful for him and his team!! Thank you!!!

  • Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Attentive, polite, and inspires confidence.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    I've been seeing that doctor for many years, he's the best.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Dr. Busaba is very persistent in finding the root cause of the problem and ruling out other possibilities. He is always an excellent professional.

  • Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Thank you Doctor

  • Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Excellent experience. Well run office.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr. Busaba showed sincere concern for my issues and was extremely proactive in trying to identify and address the problem. I really appreciate his expertise and focus on my situation.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr. Busaba has been my doctor for close to 30 years. He has always been kind and thoughtful over this period of time. I trust him immensely.

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    No problems at all. Dr. Busaba is very friendly, absolutely remembered me from a year ago or half a year ago. Always answers questions that I ask. That's it.

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr Busaba is excellent and my health has dramatically improved because of him.

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    I am not sure what his role was, but the person who roomed my son and took info was fantastic, very respectful and professional. The PA was also fantastic

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Dr. Busaba is the best. Life changing results

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    It was my first time going to this provider, and I got the dates mix up, my appointment was the following day. The receptionist told me to wait a minute to see fit the doctor could fit you in, and he did. The service attention to detail everything was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Great Job!!

  • Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Busaba is the best. He is so understanding and he listens which is so important. Sometimes you go into a doctor's office and you feel like they think they know everything. So whatever you have to say doesn't matter and he's never made me feel that way

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Everyone I dealt with was magnificent to deal with. [redacted] Your doctors and your entire staff are the best I have ever experienced.

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Busaba has been fantastic. He listens to my questions, makes time to make sure that he can answer them and address them correctly. He's been very thorough and really combines the best of expertise, clinical expertise with bedside manner and patient engagement. So I have been very, very pleased with the care, exceedingly pleased with the care that I've received and would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Listened to me!

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    He had great bedside manners He seemed interested in my healthcare and was very pleasant. He definitely put me at ease even when he put that camera down both nostrils He helped me be a good patient

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr was very helpful and listened to all I had to say and explained everything to me in a polite down to earth manner. Very friendly.

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr Busaba is the best !!

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Busaba is one of my favorite doctors. He's highly intelligent, kind, compassionate and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Very good doctor

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Always outstanding service.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Excellent provider

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Absolutely wonderful, received high level care! Explained the plan listened to me did not rush the visit and on time. Dr. Nicolas Busaba and PA [redacted] are kind, vivacious and compassionate. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Just the best doctor and office that I have gone to. They r amazing!!!!

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Professional

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. BuSaba (and his PA) are really excellent medical providers. I was so impressed that I told my wife I will never leave Massachusetts because the medical care I receive from many specialties at MGH is uniformly top notch. Dr. BuSaba is a wonderful Doctor who explained things to me in detail. His detailed office note on Gateway allowed me to refresh my memory of the treatment recommendations.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    After other providers had been unable to diagnose the cause of my sinus issue, Dr. BuSaba figured out what was wrong and quickly referred me to the physician who could treat it. Since then, he has followed up to make sure I am getting the best possible care. He is an outstanding doctor!

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Busaba is an absolute treasure.

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    A wonderful doctor. He's very easy to speak to, very kind in his treatment and very open to explaining things. Highly recommend.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Courtesy and professionalism was exhibited at all times

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    PA and Doctor were extremely nice and thorough. Team replies quickly in the portal.

  • Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    Dr. Busaba is an outstanding physician who truly cares about his patients. He explains medical information clearly and thoughtfully, and his calm, reassuring approach put me at ease. I am very grateful to be in his care.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Excellent professional experience!

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Busaba and staff are always excellent and professional

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    None all good ?

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent care!

  • Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    I feel in good hands with this provider: he is knowledgable, respectful, caring.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Excellent, patient, kind and very informative.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Thanks

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Busaba is thorough, listens, and truly cares about my health.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    The care provider or the doctor is great. Dr. Busaba, he is good. He's careful, doing the best that he can do it. It's just his nursing staff, the last visit that I made, she was good. But all the previous ones, they completely love these staff. They have such a hard time getting my record. Mass General in general needs to get better at getting the records. It took me forever to And some of the staff, they would not even cooperate. It was just horrible experience. The doctor is wonderful, so I'm bearing with it as a general compromise.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Busaba is a very professional and kind person who gives the consultations the attention they deserve. I am very pleased with this professional service. Thank you very much, Dr. Busaba and team. God bless you.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Great office. I've always had an excellentexperience there.

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Have seen this doctor about twice a year and I could not be more satisfied. He is up to date on all my health issues and is professional and proficient.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    very knowledgeable and caring

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Wonderful experience. I felt like I was in excellent hands.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Excellent care !!!

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I am so grateful to be a patient in Dr Busaba's practice. He is excellemt

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr.BuSaba is always on time and never keeps a patient waiting. This quite refreshing,

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Would that all my interactions at MGB were as thoughtful, respectful, and pleasant as this one was.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Excellent attention to my medical issues and very pleasant to interact with.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr. Busaba has been my doctor for a number of years. He is always prepared and takes him time with me.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Everyone that I met or spoke to were professional. Dr Busaba totally understand my problem and his suggestions for remedy were clear. He has a very professional yet kind way about him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Love Dr. Busaba

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    He was very pleasant thorough and explained everything He was very reassuring

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Busaba is the best!

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    He has a wonderful manner when interacting with patients. He is very knowledgeable and thoughtful

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    This doctor was very knowledgeable and he took very good care of me and he listened to what I had to say and he asked me my opinions and then he set up appointments for me. I would recommend him highly.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I love Dr. Busaba and all of his staff.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    COPY him. ALOT!

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Excellent care and understanding and professionalism

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Greatt care, empathetic, and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Busaba has been very attentive to my needs.

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr Busaba has been my most trusted advisor. He keeps a careful eye on my condition, his advice is very valuable. I've come to him for medical advice outside his specialty, and he has sought referrals which have been excellent as well

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    best

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Was treated with kindness & respectfully.. An tech came into room first to tell me he read my last report from a eye, nose & throat specialist who was my MD before he recently retired.. Found out today from Dr. Nicolas Bu-Saba that I did not have a sinus infection or condition that was giving me headaches & blocking info of oxygen.. Quite surprised. Told me I had a definite nasal blockage which would require surgery..At my age not an option for me.. Thus prescribed two nose stays to open up passages & get an allergy exam He was outstanding as he called me that PM to review any questions..Above & Beyond!!!!

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    It was wonderful! Exceeded all of my expectations and put me at ease

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Most efficient office. Dr. Busaba very professional and kind. All went well, very pleased.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. BuSaba prescribed two nasal sprays that have been very helpful for my post-nasal drip but so far, I still have a terrible cough (Since Covid). I will begin using my humidifier soon and hopefully, this will help to reduce my cough.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    he didn't really listen too much of what I had to say about how bad it's been and that it suddenly started to get better and now I get to see him so all he sees is that it looks somewhat close to normal which it isn't when I go home and live.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    He is very knowledgeable and kind.

  • Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Excellent care and attention

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr Bu-Saba is fantastic! He both listened carefully and also explained everything very clearly, leaving me feeling good about the plan, even though most of it is "wait and see" at this point.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Wonderful

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Excellent experience

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Very good in diagnosing problem (source of sinus infection).

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Cost of exams and visits could be lower. No matter if insured or not.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Yeah, so I think overall, it was a nice experience. I did feel like the provider knew what they were talking about. And they were very accommodating when they were doing the medical procedure for me. But I think I would have helped. So let's say their evaluation was a bit of the sort, we don't have anything wrong with you for this specific issue. So where we are suspecting this other lesser severe issue be. I think it would have been nicer to like, perhaps give I mean, I understand perhaps they cannot really give a diagnosis of what the possibilities can be, but for me personally, it would have helped to say, okay, if in two months, okay, this allergy medication works, this is what we will suspect it is, in that case, it is allergies. Instead of just saying, just try this and come back, and it could be many things that I'm worrying about, perhaps telling me that we think it's either A or B, and by doing this medication, we will rule out B or A, or both of them, I don't know. So it would have helped a bit to know

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I am very comfortable with him. I like and respect him.

  • Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    I do like Dr. BuSaba and am confident in the treatment plan he is setting out for me. I'm a little disappointed (but understand) he cannot perform my surgery if needed but believe he will put me in best care, and hope to be able to continue my follow up with BuSaba.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    I felt so goodabout Dr. Busaba that I have already recommended him to someone who needs help for his child.

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr. Bu-Saba was top-notch professional. Great job, great doctor. Enjoy going to see him.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Dr. Busaba is the best, [redacted] his PA is fantastic and his office staff is a delight.

  • Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Busaba for a number of years. I find that he is very thorough, very gracious, very informative, and I'm grateful for his expertise.

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    The doctor treats me very well, he cares about me, [redacted] I am very satisfied with the care. So spectacular and so professional [redacted] I would recommend the doctor to anyone else. I recommend him, very professional.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Busaba is very thorough with his explanations and is very clear.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr Busaba is a great doctor who used his expertise in solving the ENT issues I was having .

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I love Dr BuSaba he is a wonderful, knowledgeable, caring and professional physician

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Bu Saba is and always been very helpful and extremely knowledgeable with my health

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Great doctor

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    I have used this provider for many many years and he is one of the most empathetic and a wonderful physician. I trust him with all of his diagnosis and he treated my husband for many years.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr Busaba for nearly 20 years. The best ENT for me! Very knowledgeable and his expertise helped me deal with septum issues et al. Also, a very kind and nice person.

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    He was very professional and efficient in treating my sinus issues, period.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I know very few doctors who are as caring and kind as Dr. Busaba. He's always been attentive, and in fact, so attentive that he has actually called me himself to discuss information that came to his office from another doctor because he was concerned. You know, he made a recommendation for the doctor who would perform surgery, and this particular doctor and this referral was superb. The guy's really a real human being.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    He is gentle and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I had a great experience. The appointment was timely, and the provider gave his full attention. I am very satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Excellent service

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Excellent exam and meaningful conversation in non-medical terms (thank goodness). Very patient and responsive to my questions.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    My care at Mass Eye and Ear has been exceptional.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    He's wonderful. Very patient and doesn't rush you out.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    An excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Great doctor

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    The care provider was very professional and explained the information very well.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I am very happy with Dr. Bu-Saba.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Excellent experience

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Experience was very positive. My treatment options were explained well and adequate time was spent answering my questions.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Busaba is the best Doctor to cure my sinus infections.

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    I thought office visit could have been longer.

  • Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr. Busaba was very helpful in listening to what my issues are and in helping me with that and then laying out for me what the alternatives are and also providing me with feedback on how I'm handling my medicine regimen.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    I was very happy with the way you talked to treat all aspects of my problem. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. BuSaba is fantastic. Listen's aggressively and explains in the best detail.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Helpful. Dr. Busaba addresses my health concerns and keeps me on track.

  • Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Dr. Bu-saba was thoroughly professional, attentive and I had great confidence in him.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very professional and thorough. Great communicator

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Busaba is one of the best Drs I have seen extremely kind, professional and very knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Please tell me what the results were because I don't understand the charts, but the doctor was very good with me. The only thing is, I don't know the results.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    perfect!

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    I trust my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Boston has a great team of doctors. The only place I will go from now on.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    The best

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Wonderful "old school" doctor who took the time to take a full history and perform an actual examination. He was very thoughtful with recommendations and made sure I understood everything along the way. He should be a role model for others.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Wonderful Doctor! Very kind and respectful. Very knowledgeable and always polite and respectful. Would highly recommend this provider.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Very knowledgeable and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I did not have the best experience for my issue in the ED so when this appointment was scheduled with this provider I was hopeful but concerned. Dr BuSaba was wonderful. He listened to carefully to my concerns and was very detailed re next steps. He was gentle and told me what he was going to do during the exam. I was more than satisfied with my visit.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Dr. Busa-ba and his team are just great.

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    My experience was excellent. His talent and expertise were evident.

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Dr. BuSaba continues to provide careful, expert monitoring of the impact of ANCA vasculitis on my sinuses and overall health. I am so grateful to him for accurately diagnosing this illness and setting me on the path to effective treatment.