Dr. Joseph P. Bonafede

Pediatric OtolaryngologyAdult and Pediatric Voice, Airway, and Swallowing DisordersHead and Neck Surgery. Dr. Silverman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choanal Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

Catherine Geller is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Geller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choanal Atresia. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tongue Tie, Choanal Atresia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Dr. Lee P. Smith is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children s Medical Center of New York. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed residency training at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. He then completed a two year fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children s Hospital of Philadelphia with subspecialty training in advanced pediatric airway reconstruction. Dr. Smith s clinical interests include endoscopic and open pediatric airway surgery and surgical management of lesions of the head and neck. Dr. Smith s research interests have focused on operating room safety, specifically, the prevention of surgical fire. Dr. Smith has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and has presented his work at numerous national meetings. Most importantly, Dr. Smith and the division of pediatric otolaryngology are focused on delivering the highest quality patient care in a family friendly environment. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choanal Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.