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 Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Catherine Geller is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Geller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tongue Tie, Choanal Atresia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

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

Dr. Agrawal is the Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy at Northwell Health. He is a board-certified Interventional Pulmonologist who completed his training at the University of Chicago. He specializes in airway interventions including ablative techniques (including laser, APC, cautery, cryotherapy and photodynamic therapy) and stents, diagnostic and navigational bronchoscopy including robotic bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, endobronchial ultrasound, indwelling pleural catheter placement and thoracoscopy for pleural biopsies and pleurodesis. He is also an integral part of the complex airway diseases program at Northwell Health. His research interests include endobronchial ultrasound, robotic bronchoscopy, management of complex airway diseases and diagnosis and management of pleural diseases. He has authored several articles on a variety of topics in interventional pulmonology. He has been awarded the Distinguished CHEST Educator award several times by the American College of Chest Physicians. His work has been presented at national meetings and published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Agrawal is a member of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology and is actively involved in peer education through the same. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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 Stridor. Her top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Maria Santiago is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Laryngomalacia, Trisomy 13, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia.

Annabelle Quizon is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Quizon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Laryngomalacia, and Cystic Fibrosis.

Specializing in disorders of the ears, nose and throat including head and neck lumps, thyroid nodules, sinus issues including polyps, breathing and swallowing issues. Dr. Bruni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.

Dr. Harris graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine with multiple awards and honors, including membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He then went on to complete a rigorous five-year residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. This prolific training included comprehensive patient care from start-to-finish in an underserved area and the performance of almost 3000 operative procedures. Dr. Harris also has a number of research publications, book chapters and had presented his work both nationally and internationally. Dr. Harris is now an attending physician with office hours in Great Neck, a position as staff physician at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Hofstra University College of Medicine, and a member of the New York Head and Neck society. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy.

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

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

Care with compassion. Comprehensive care and prevention of diseases of Ears, Nose and Throat. Care hearing loss, sinusitis, sinus problems, hoarseness, thorat problems, allergic rhinitis. Surgery of Thyroid, parathyroid and other lumps in the neck. Hearing tests, Ultrasound exmaination, Fine needle biopsies, Allergy tests, hearing aids available. Dr. Kakani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.

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

Patrick Scheffler is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Scheffler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Noel Rosales is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Rosales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Asthma in Children, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), and Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis.

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 Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Ron Mitzner is a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Mitzner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Myringotomy.

Zahrah Taufique is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Taufique is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. Her top areas of expertise are Microtia, Micrognathia, Swimmer's Ear, Branchial Cleft Cyst, and Myringotomy.

Aaron Westreich is a Pediatric Allergy and Immunologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Franklin Square, New York. Dr. Westreich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stridor. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.