Dr. Michael K. Ditkoff

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 Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

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 Autosomal Cleft Palate. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, 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.