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, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

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 Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. Her top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, 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 Short Philtrum. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tongue Tie, Choanal Atresia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Joel Portnoy is a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Portnoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

Bradley Block is a Pediatrics provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Swimmer's Ear.

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.

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

Parth Shah is an Otolaryngologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Infant Hearing Loss.

"Brett Miles, DDS, MD, is vice president of otolaryngology for Northwell facilities in New York City boroughs and Westchester County. He is also the chair of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Ear, Eye Throat Hospital, and the surgical lead of the head and neck disease management team in the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.Dr. Miles manages head and neck tumors, including those of the mouth and throat, with state-of-the-art surgical techniques including microvascular reconstruction. His clinical interests include computerized reconstruction, minimally invasive robotic surgery and HPV-related head and neck cancer.""Head and neck cancer can be challenging to treat. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, FAAOA is an internationally recognized leader in the medical and surgical treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and nasal obstruction. He is dedicated to providing accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, nasal and sinus disorders. Treatment is personalized to the preference of his patients, as appropriate, and may include oral appliances, CPAP, or minimally-invasive office procedures for the nose and palate. For some, he performs advanced airway reconstructive surgery or implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation. Diagnosis is provided rapidly via home testing devices such as the WatchPAT device.He is dual board-certified in otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine and is highly skilled at assessing and treating the anatomical aspects of sinus & nasal problems, sleep apnea and spectrum of sleep disorders.He is the co-director of sleep at ENT and Allergy Associates, and is an associate professor at Northwell/Hofstra University. He is a graduate of MIT and the Medical Scientist training program of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr Jacobowitz is a fellow and chair of the Sleep Disorders Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He is the former secretary, current N American representative of the governing council and chair of the sleep-disordered breathing guidelines committee of the of the World Sleep Society. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep medicine and past chair of the sleep-related breathing disorders section. He chaired of the 2019 International Surgical Sleep Society’s meeting in NY and presented in academic venues around the world. He has authored many peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and is the chief editor for the textbook “Sleep Apnea and Snoring”. He has been a researcher in implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation for over a decade. He conducts research on the treatment of sleep apnea, nasal obstruction and consults for new medical technologies.He enjoys family, friends, languages, and photography. Dr. Jacobowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, and Endoscopy.

John Naughton is an Otolaryngologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Naughton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Ozena, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Ankit Kansal is a Pediatrics provider in Astoria, New York. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Enlarged Adenoids, Otitis, and Liver Embolization.

Madeleine Drusin is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Drusin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. Her top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Hearing Loss, Ear Tag, and Salivary Duct Stones. Dr. Drusin is currently accepting new patients.

Afshin Shahkoohi is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Shahkoohi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Chickenpox.

Neil Prufer is a Pediatrics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Prufer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Philtrum. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Spasmodic Dysphonia.