Overview
Michael Arenstein is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Dr. Arenstein is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Laryngitis, Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, and Myringotomy.
Dr. Arenstein is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
818 W Diamond Ave Ste 120, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
Nyall London has a unique clinical practice focused on the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers. As one of the few surgeons trained in both head and neck cancer surgery, as well as rhinology and skull base surgery, he offers patients comprehensive sinonasal tumor surgical care, including open and endoscopic approaches as well as neck dissection surgery. Dr. London has developed notable patient education events about the multidisciplinary and long-term care of patients with sinonasal malignancies. Additionally, he is an innovator of clinical trials for these rare tumors, with open clinical trial options available and multiple others in development. Internationally recognized for his expertise in the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers, Dr. London was an associate editor for the first international consensus statement on sinonasal tumors, and was appointed president of the International Network for Sinonasal Cancer Research (2024–26). He directs a research laboratory at the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health focused on therapeutic advances and mechanisms of sinonasal tumorigenesis. Dr. London has published more than 130 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and book chapters, including co-first author publications in Nature, Nature Medicine, Science Translational Medicine and Nature Cell Biology. He earned his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah, and completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins. He also accomplished a fellowship in open and endoscopic head and neck and skull base surgery at The Ohio State University, under the direction of Dr. Ricardo Carrau. Dr. London is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Craniectomy. Dr. London is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Head and neck surgeon David Eisele specializes in surgery for malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck, with a focus on salivary gland neoplasms and disorders of the salivary glands that can be treated surgically. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including sialendoscopy. Salivary gland neoplasms and disorders are also the focus of Dr. Eisele’s research. He has published more than 300 research papers and edited multiple books related to head and neck surgery. Dr. Eisele earned a medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed residency training in general surgery and in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the University of Washington. From 2012 to 2025, he served as director of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Eisele is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Duct Stones, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eisele is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Eisele is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Lee Akst, M.D., specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal botox injection. In the operating room, Dr. Akst specializes in phonosurgery for the treatment of vocal cord disease, with emphasis on voice restoration and improvement. A strong focus of his practice involves the use of pulsed angiolytic lasers, which allow for subspecialized care of laryngeal papillomas, laryngeal dysplasia, and early vocal cord cancers while preserving the quality and strength of the voice. Dr. Akst is a national leader in the field of laryngology and serves in leadership roles for the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He lectures extensively on the treatment of laryngeal disease, teaching other physicians how to care for patients with voice and swallowing concerns. His research interests include the development of robotic laryngeal surgery, the study of voice and swallowing complaints in the elderly, and the advancement of pulsed lasers for the treatment of laryngeal diseases with a focus on leukoplakia. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Akst is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Akst is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Akst is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael H. Arenstein
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael H. Arenstein?
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Is Dr. Michael H. Arenstein a top-rated expert for Trachoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael H. Arenstein is classified as an Distinguished expert for Trachoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael H. Arenstein specialize in?
While Dr. Michael H. Arenstein is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Trachoma, Laryngitis, and Ruptured Eardrum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Michael H. Arenstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael H. Arenstein accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-963-6334 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- TrachomaDr. Arenstein isDistinguished. Learn about Trachoma.
- Advanced
- DFNB1Dr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- LaryngitisDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngitis.
- LymphadenitisDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenitis.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- OtitisDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- OzenaDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Ozena.
- Palatal MyoclonusDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Palatal Myoclonus.
- Ruptured EardrumDr. Arenstein isAdvanced. Learn about Ruptured Eardrum.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- EmpyemaDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.
- EthmoiditisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Grass AllergyDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hearing LossDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Kikuchi DiseaseDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Kikuchi Disease.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Meniere DiseaseDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Meniere Disease.
- MyringotomyDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- Nasal PolypsDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Nonsyndromic Hearing LossDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PerichondritisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Perichondritis.
- Recurrent Respiratory PapillomatosisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.
- SialadenitisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Sialadenitis.
- SinusitisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Throat CancerDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- TinnitusDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Tinnitus.
- TMJ DisordersDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about TMJ Disorders.
- Tonsil StonesDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Tonsil Stones.
- TonsillitisDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Tonsillitis.
- VertigoDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Arenstein isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.


