
Overview
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 Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- POS
- EPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
430 Lakeville Road, 1st Floor, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
444 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Northwell Health Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Michael S. Cohen MD PC
Michael Cohen is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Syosset, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Hearing Loss, and Empyema.
Ent And Allergy Associates Llp
Christen Caloway is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in West Nyack, New York. Dr. Caloway is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Laryngomalacia, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Caloway is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Silverman isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Silverman isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Silverman isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Silverman isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Silverman isDistinguished. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
- Advanced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- AdenoidectomyDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Autosomal Cleft PalateDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Cleft Palate.
- Choanal AtresiaDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Choanal Atresia.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Silverman isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Experienced
- AnosmiaDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- Cheilitis GlandularisDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Cheilitis Glandularis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Congenital TracheomalaciaDr. Silverman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Tracheomalacia.

