Overview
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 Enlarged Adenoids. Her top areas of expertise are Microtia, Micrognathia, Swimmer's Ear, Branchial Cleft Cyst, and Myringotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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Northwell Health Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery
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 Enlarged Adenoids. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
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 Enlarged Adenoids. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
Mark Boseley is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Tarrytown, New York. Dr. Boseley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Enlarged Adenoids. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, TMJ Disorders, Tonsillitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Adenoidectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- MicrognathiaDr. Taufique isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- MicrotiaDr. Taufique isAdvanced. Learn about Microtia.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Cleft PalateDr. Taufique isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Cleft Palate.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Taufique isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Taufique isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Taufique isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Taufique isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- LaryngomalaciaDr. Taufique isExperienced. Learn about Laryngomalacia.

