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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Pediatric OtolaryngologyAdult and Pediatric Voice, Airway, and Swallowing DisordersHead and Neck Surgery. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

Dr. Neha A. Patel is a pediatric otolaryngologist of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York. Dr. Patel received her medical degree with a distinction in research from Albany Medical College and completed residency training at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Seattle Children's Hospital with subspecialty training in pediatric craniofacial, vascular anomalies and advanced pediatric head and neck surgery. Dr. Patel's clinical interests include velopharyngeal insufficiency surgery, surgical management of lesions of the head and neck including lymphatic malformations and hemangiomas. Dr. Patel's current research also focuses on the management of pediatric thyroid cancer. Dr. Patel has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications. Most importantly, Dr. Patel's focus is on delivering the highest quality care to all children ranging from premature infants to adolescents in a family friendly environment. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. Her top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Erica Fernandes is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Chromosome 13q Deletion, Acrodermatitis Enteropathica, and CHARGE Syndrome.

I am a plastic surgeon who specializes in pedatric and adult plastic, reconstructive and craniofacial surgery. My clinical interests are in:Breast ReconstructionCraniosynostosis / Deformational PlagiocephalyCleft SurgeryCongenital Hand SurgeryEar MoldingEar ReconstructionFacial reanimationMaxillofacial Trauma (Frontal Sinus, Orbit, Maxilla, Mandible)Pediatric Plastic SurgerySkin Cancer / ReconstructionSyndactylyVascular anomalies / HemangiomaAesthetic SurgeryAvailable for in-patient, outpatient and pre-natal consultations. Dr. Bastidas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Syndactyly, Osteotomy, and Septoplasty.

James Bradley is a Plastic Surgeon in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Bifid Nose, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Crouzon Syndrome, and Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome.

Dr. Gantwerker sees all ranges of pediatric ENT conditions but has special interest in complex pediatric patients with aerodigestive/airway problems including stridor, laryngomalacia, subglottic stenosis, tracheomalacia, tracheo-esophageal fistulas, and laryngeal clefts. He performs a wide range of ENT surgeries including more complex airway surgeries including laryngotracheoplasty, supraglottoplasty, cricoid split, laryngeal cleft repairs, and others. He also has special interest in pediatric patients with persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy and perform complex sleep surgery including lingual tonsillectomy, tongue base reduction, epiglottopexy, and lateral expansion pharyngoplasty. Also see routine pediatric otolaryngology patients including otitis media, sleep apnea/sleep-disordered breathing, neck masses, dysphagia, neck infections, and others.He also has a special interest in education and holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty member at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences.He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). Dr. Gantwerker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

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

Patrick Scheffler is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Scheffler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Rachel Ruotolo is a Plastic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Ruotolo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. Her top areas of expertise are Microtia, Syndactyly, Syndactyly Type 1, Proximal Symphalangism, and Myringotomy.

Zahrah Taufique is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Taufique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. Her top areas of expertise are Microtia, Micrognathia, Swimmer's Ear, Branchial Cleft Cyst, and Myringotomy.

Alexander Dagum is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Dagum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Melanoma, and Myringotomy.

David Hyman is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Hyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Miller-Dieker Syndrome, Chromosome 6q Duplication, and Chromosome 8p Deletion.

Michael Ditkoff is an Otolaryngologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Ditkoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Jay Rechtweg is a Pediatrics provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Rechtweg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Roni Keller is a Pediatrics provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. Her top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Palatal Myoclonus.

Zhenqing Wu is an Otolaryngologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Laryngitis, Enlarged Adenoids, and Ruptured Eardrum.

Peter Taub is a Plastic Surgeon in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Taub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Plagiocephaly, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniosynostosis, Osteotomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

Jay Youngerman is an Otolaryngologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Youngerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.

Steven Alexander is a Pediatrics provider in Astoria, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.