I strive to provide the best and most current techniques in head and neck surgery. Following my training at the University of Toronto, Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles and Sloan Kettering here in NY, I was appointed as Residency Director at Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital. Since 1987, I have been in private practice in Manhattan and Queens, where I am the Chief of the Head and Neck Service. I have had over 30 years of experience dealing with tumors in this region.My interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, cancers of the oral cavity and larynx and the treatment of sinusitis. Nerve monitoring during complex surgery is frequently utilized.This is a solo practice so all patients are seen and treated by myself, both in the office and in the operating room. Dr. Shemen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Painful Swallowing, and Thyroidectomy.

We specialize in all aspects of otolaryngology (ENT) with focus on diseases of the ear including hearing loss, tinnitus,and vertigo. We perform hearing restoration surgery for otoslerosis (stapedectomy), cholesteatoma (tympanomastoidectomy), acoustic neuroma (multiple techniques). We also perform Cochlear Implant surgery for patients with profound hearing losss. Please visit our web site for more detailed information. Dr. Kohan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Garman Ho is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and DFNB1.

Raymond Yung is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Yung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, and DFNB1.

David Culang is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Culang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Ozena.

Navin Mehta is an Ophthalmologist and an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Tinnitus, Otitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Babak Behin is an Otolaryngologist in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Behin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tinnitus, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Behin is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Szubin is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Szubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Jones Syndrome, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Dr. Finley focuses on recently developed minimally invasive surgical approaches that offer the patient a minimum of downtime and a rapid return to their usual life. Dr. Finley has extensive experience in the treatment of nasal and sinus disease and has a special interest in sinus headache. Dr. Finley was one of the first surgeons in New York City to become trained and use the new ENT-specific Medrobotics robotic surgical system. Dr. Finley treats all ages and offers a wide range of ENT services ranging from cosmetic Botox injection to complex surgeries. Dr. Finley also has a special interest in surgery for snoring and sleep apnea and works closely with the state-of-the-art Center for Sleep Medicine that recently opened at Lenox Hill hospital. Dr. Finley has several active research studies related to the treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (acid reflux to the throat) and offers placement of the innovative Restech device for assessment of this condition.Dr. Finley attended undergraduate at Duke University, went to medical school at Emory University, and completed his training in otolaryngology at Naval Medical Center San Diego. While in the Navy, Dr. Finley was president of the medical staff and sat on the board of directors for a large medical organization for many years. Dr. Finley is a board certified fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology. He speaks English and French. Dr. Finley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Neuropathy, Infant Hearing Loss, Hyperventilation, and Familial Deafness.

Dr Neil Sperling is among New York s most experienced surgeons for hearing restoration.Our center for hearing specializes in accurate diagnosis of hearing disorders with individualized recommendations for solutions including advanced technologies, implantable hearing devices and surgical hearing restoration. We seek to provide excellent patient care and an exceptional patient experience.Dr Sperling has expertise in otosclerosis and conductive hearing loss. He is involved in developing advanced technologies for hearing restoration including the Earlens device. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Otosclerosis, Otosclerosis, Cholesteatoma, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Sinusitis, and Endoscopy.

Professional Statement:Dr. Loft is a board certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist), Head and Neck Surgeon as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He trained at the renowned Manhattan Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and affiliated hospitals including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. He has been in private practice in New York for 20 years as well as active in academic otolaryngology including resident training and surgical supervision. Dr. Loft is one of the most experienced physicians in the New York City area in the medical and surgical management of complex nasal and sinus disorders including minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery and computer assisted surgical navigation. He has been an instructor in advanced sinus surgery courses and has also published articles on techniques in sinus surgery in textbooks and medical journals. He was chosen to be included in the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area. Dr. Loft also specializes in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, hearing loss and surgical treatment of thyroid and parathyroid tumors. For the past three years Dr. Loft has served as the medical director of Manhattan Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, a state of the art practice dedicated to the medical and surgical treatment of ear nose and throat disorders. Dr. Loft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, and Familial Deafness.

Chandra Ivey is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ivey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Laryngitis.

Dr. Ian Storper is the Director of the Otology Program at the New York Head and Neck Institute at Lenox Hill Hospital. He specializes in diseases of the ear, specifically in hearing loss and hearing restoration surgery, stapes surgery, surgery for chronic ear infections and eardrum perforations, cholesteatoma, cochlear implantation, superior semicircular canal dehiscence repair and facial nerve surgery.He joined the New York Head and Neck Institute after being the Director of Neurotology at a major university medical center in New York for 16 years, where he performed their first cochlear implant.At the New York Head and Neck Institute, Dr. Storper performed the first Baha Attract hearing implant in the United States in 2013 and the first MAXUM middle ear implant in the Greater New York Area in 2012.In addition to ear surgery, Dr. Storper maintains a large general practice in Otolaryngology, including sinonasal surgery and offie otolaryngology. Dr. Storper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Meniere Disease, DFNB1, and Vertigo.

Dr. Sheila Apicella received her undergraduate degree at Barnard College in New York City. She then earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. After a pre-residency fellowship in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at St. Luke s/Roosevelt Hospital in New York, Dr. Apicella continued her post-graduate training at SUNY-Stony Brook. She completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute (consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report).Board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Apicella treats general ear, nose and throat disorders including sinus disease, throat and voice disorders, diseases of the ear, sleep-disordered breathing, and pediatric otolaryngology. She also has expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic sinus surgery and balloon sinuplasty. She is an attending at Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital.Dr. Apicella is member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York County Medical Society and the Medical Society of the State of New York. She has been repeatedly recognized as a Castle Connelly Regional Top Doctor from prior to 2014 until the present as well as Top Doctors New York Metro Area. Dr. Apicella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Victor Lagmay is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Lagmay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Familial Deafness, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Michael Weiss is an Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Nasal Polyps.

Steven Alexander is a Pediatrics provider in Astoria, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. His top areas of expertise are Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

Anna Aronzon is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Aronzon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tinnitus. Her top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and Swimmer's Ear.