Alice Z. Maxfield
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Dr. Alice Maxfield is a sinus and endoscopic skull base surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute; and an Instructor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School. She is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Her advanced expertise is in the evaluation and treatment of patients with sinonasal disorders, including recurrent and chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal obstruction, deviated nasal septum, nasal masses, and tumors of the sinuses, nose, and skull base. Dr. Maxfield provides patients with up-to-date care of their sinonasal disease with comprehensive medical management, as well as surgical options, including endoscopic sinus surgery. She works closely with physicians in related fields, such as allergy and immunology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, and oncology to provide multidisciplinary care. Dr. Maxfield received her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency in Otolaryngology at Albany Medical Center. She subsequently obtained advanced specialized training through fellowship in Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research focuses on improving outcomes of sinonasal surgery, sinonasal polyp disease, and endoscopic approaches to orbital and sinonasal disease. She is also the BWH Residency Site Director of the Harvard Otolaryngology Residency Program with focuses in resident education and wellness.Dr. Maxfield is also a contributing author for Harvard Health Publishing.  She is currently accepting patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Brigham-Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, and the BWH-MGH Health Care Center in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium.

Dr. Maxfield is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Septoplasty, and Laryngectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Rutgers The State University Of New Jersey - Newark, 2006 - 2010

Residency

Albany Medical Center, 2010 - 2015

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

Fellowships

Massachusetts Eye and Ear, 2015 - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Boston Magazine Top Doctor
2022
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors
2022

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Otolaryngology Clinic
1153 Centre Street, Suite 2A, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Otolaryngology
45 Francis Street, Asb2-2, Boston, MA 02115
Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Foxborough)
20 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield a top-rated expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield specialize in?

While Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, and Sinusitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). You can view a list of Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield accept my insurance?

Dr. Alice Z. Maxfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-525-6500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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