Overview
Dr. Hamburger received his medical degree cum laude from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Rochester before his general surgery internship at the University of Maryland, where he also completed his Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency and was an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Otolaryngology from 1999–2007. Dr. Hamburger is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is currently the Chairman of the Division of Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Hamburger specializes in medical and surgical care of pediatric and adult ear, nose, and throat disorders including sinusitis, voice disorders and sleep apnea. He also has a special interest in the treatment of head and neck neoplasms including cancer and thyroid nodules. When not caring for patients, Dr. Hamburger enjoys skiing, working out, photography, playing video games, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Hamburger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.
Insurance
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Locations
11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 101, Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21044
14201 Laurel Park Drive, Suite 115, Laurel, MD 20707
802 Landmark Drive, Suite 119, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Lee Akst, M.D., specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal botox injection. In the operating room, Dr. Akst specializes in phonosurgery for the treatment of vocal cord disease, with emphasis on voice restoration and improvement. A strong focus of his practice involves the use of pulsed angiolytic lasers, which allow for subspecialized care of laryngeal papillomas, laryngeal dysplasia, and early vocal cord cancers while preserving the quality and strength of the voice. Dr. Akst is a national leader in the field of laryngology and serves in leadership roles for the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He lectures extensively on the treatment of laryngeal disease, teaching other physicians how to care for patients with voice and swallowing concerns. His research interests include the development of robotic laryngeal surgery, the study of voice and swallowing complaints in the elderly, and the advancement of pulsed lasers for the treatment of laryngeal diseases with a focus on leukoplakia. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Akst is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.
Centers For Advanced Ent Care LLC
Martin Sorensen is an Otolaryngologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sorensen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Perichondritis. Dr. Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.
Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc
Jong Yoon is an Otolaryngologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Yoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Otitis. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- DFNB1Dr. Hamburger isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Hamburger isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Hamburger isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- LaryngitisDr. Hamburger isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngitis.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Hamburger isAdvanced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Hamburger isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Hamburger isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Hamburger isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnosmiaDr. Hamburger isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Hamburger isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)