About Andrea Vambutas MD, FACSDr. Andrea Vambutas is the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. She is also Director for the Center of Hearing & Balance at the New York Head & Neck Institute. She is also the Medical Director of the Apelian Cochlear Implant Program and Professor of Otolaryngology & Molecular Medicine. She was instrumental in developing the Apelian Cochlear Implant Center, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2011. The center cares for infants and adults. The cochlear implant team is comprised of surgeons, audiologists, speech pathologists, social workers, sign language interpreters and deaf educators who provide all aspects of evaluation prior to, and rehabilitation following cochlear implantation. The center has been the recipient of many complicated otologic cases, and difficult clinical problems.Dr. Vambutas is a clinician-scientist that studies immune responses and their effect on hearing.There are three unique forms of hearing loss that may be amenable to medical therapy for recovery of natural hearing: Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Meniere s Disease. Timely treatment with steroids results in hearing recovery in about 60% of cases. Unfortunately, that response is lost over time with repetitive treatment. For those that fail to respond to corticosteroids, there are no alternate treatments. Deteriorating hearing is rehabilitated with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Despite how beneficial these devices are, they do not select for what we want to hear, unlike our brains that do it naturally and seamlessly.Her research interests are in the restoration of natural hearing in these steroid resistant patients.To this end, her laboratory has identified the critical role of an inflammatory protein, interleukin-1 (IL-1), in this disease. Her research group is running a NIH-sponsored phase I open-label clinical trial to determine if blockade of IL-1 can prevent further hearing loss in these steroid-resistant individuals (www.clinicaltrials.gov NCT01267994). Her laboratory is also trying to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind these diseases, specifically in distinguishing steroid sensitive and resistant hearing loss which would identify new biologic markers of disease.Awards and Recognition:Castle Connolley, Best DoctorsBest Doctors in AmericaOutstanding Teacher Awards, North Shore-LIJ Health System & Montefiore Medical CenterService Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology HNSProfessional Affiliations:Diplomat: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryFellow: American College of SurgeonsFellow, American Neurotology SocietyElected Member: New York Otologic SocietyElected Member: Henry Kunkel SocietyElected Member: American Association of Immunologists. Dr. Vambutas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, and Cholesteatoma.

Dr. Stan Pelosi is a board-certified neurotologist affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. His primary clinical focus is in the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the ear, including cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, chronic mastoiditis, and tympanic membrane perforation. He has expertise in performing cochlear implant surgery as well as placement of other implantable hearing devices for hearing restoration. Dr. Pelosi also is part of a multi-disciplinary team at Northwell Health that specializes in management of vestibular schwannoma and other tumors of the lateral skull base. Prior to his arrival at Northwell, Dr. Pelosi spent several years in academic practice in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pelosi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Stapedectomy, and Myringotomy.

Guang Lee is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome.

Alexander Sorin is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sorin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Otosclerosis, and Familial Otosclerosis.

Dr. Maja Svrakic holds a full-time faculty appointment at the Department of Otolaryngology at Northwell Health/Long Island Jewish Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of the affiliated Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is double-board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology in Otolaryngology and Neurotology and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, where she serves on various educational committees as well as the American Neurotology Society and North American Skull Base Society,Dr. Svrakic graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis and received her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency in Otolaryngology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center. She subsequently completed the prestigious fellowship in Neurotology at New York University. Dr. Svrakic completed a Masters in Health Professions Pedagogy and Leadership program at the Hofstra University School of Education. She has research interests in resident education, tinnitus, temporal bone models and cochlear implant outcomes. Dr. Svrakic directs an annual symposium on vestibular disorders in New York, bringing together nationally recognized multi-disciplinary speakers. She has presented locally, nationally and internationally on resident education and training, cochlear implant techniques and outcomes, immune mediated sensorineural hearing loss, facial nerve disorders, tumors of the skull base and disorders of balance. Dr Svrakic is active in teaching medical students, otolaryngology residents, physician assistants and audiologists in the New York area as well as national temporal bone courses. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters as well as published her art in medical journals.Dr. Svrakic provides specialized medical and surgical care for disorders of hearing and balance, chronic ear disease, and tumors of the temporal bone and skull base. Dr. Svrakic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Hearing Loss.

George Alexiades is an Otolaryngologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Alexiades is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Nerve Decompression, and Stent Placement.

Dr Goldofsky specializes in all disease of the ear including :InfectionHearing LossRinging in the EarTinnitusInfection. Dr. Goldofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Aural Polyps.

Jeffrey Freilich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Freilich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, and Anosmia.

I specialize in disorders of the ear, nose and throat in adults and children with a particular emphasis in sinus conditions including balloon dilitation. Dr. Haunss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and Otitis.

Luke Donatelli is an Otolaryngologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Donatelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Myles Mittleman is an Otolaryngologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Mittleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Trachoma, Jones Syndrome, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Zachary Schwam is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Schwam has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Cholesteatoma, Stapedectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

Jason Wasserman is a Pediatrics provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Wasserman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Maheer Masood is an Otolaryngologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Masood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Masood is currently accepting new patients.

Jeff Kopelman is an Otolaryngologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Kopelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Familial Deafness, Mastoiditis, and Empyema.

David Mener is a Pediatrics provider in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Mener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Infant Hearing Loss, Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, and Septoplasty.

Samuel Selesnick is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Selesnick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, Schwannoma, Ruptured Eardrum, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Seth E. Kaplan, Director of the Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders, is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon. He treats all disorders of the ear, nose and throat and is subspecialty trained in Laryngology, professional voice and swallowing disorders. He is an active member of the Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery as well as the American Laryngological Association and The New York Laryngological Society.Clinical Interests include; Laryngology, Professional Voice, Swallowing, Airway, Dysphonia or Voice Changes, Presbyphonia or the Aging Voice, Hoarseness, Vocal Fold Paralysis, Chronic Cough, Benign and Malignant Vocal Fold Lesions, Respiratory Papillomatosis, Airway Stenosis, Dysphagia or Difficulty with Swallowing, Zenker s Diverticulum, Acid Reflux, Microphonosurgery, Laser Surgery Treatments and Related Office-Based Procedures.Dr. Kaplan s diversified expertise includes all disorders of the ears nose and throat for both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Kaplan is actively involved in clinical research and has published numerous peer reviewed publications and book chapters. His research has focused on neuro-laryngology, airway and breathing disorders. He continues to present at national and international meetings on these topics. Highly recognized by his peers, Dr. Kaplan is also directly involved in physician, nurse, physician assistant, and medical student education. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Christopher Razavi is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Razavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Dr. Caleb Fan, MD is a Taiwanese-American, board-certified otolaryngologist who completed his subspecialty training in neurotology (ear surgery) at the world-renowned Michigan Ear Institute. He specializes in hearing restoration and in treating adults and children with complex disorders of the ear, lateral skull base, and cerebellopontine angle. He is trained in both minimally invasive endoscopic and exoscopic surgical approaches, which provide improved visualization, ergonomics, and teaching capabilities during surgery. Dr. Fan has a passion for education. His Instagram videos (dr.fan.of.ears) simultaneously entertain and educate the public about everything ear related. His YouTube channel (@drfanofears) contains surgical technique videos for both medical trainees and patients alike who are curious about ear surgery. Feel free to follow if you want to learn more about the world of ears. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Otosclerosis, Familial Otosclerosis, Meniere Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.