Simon R. Best
Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, 
Bethesda, MD 

Overview

Laryngologist Simon Best specializes in voice and airway disorders, including the comprehensive care of professional voice-users and performers. He treats patients diagnosed with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), vocal cord paralysis, laryngeal cancer, precancerous vocal cord dysplasia, benign laryngeal lesions (polyps, cysts, nodules), and laryngeal and tracheal stenosis. He has expertise in the operative management of vocal cord disorders, including Blue Light laser surgery and office-based management of vocal cord papilloma, dysplasia and vocal cord paralysis. Dr. Best earned a medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He undertook fellowship training in laryngology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Best has a particular clinical and research interest in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis and sees patients from across the country for specialized care for this disorder. He offers operative and office-based laser for papilloma, utilizing the Blue Light laser, which allows for precise excision of papilloma while preserving underlying vocal function. Dr. Best is also a pioneer in the adjuvant use of bevacizumab for RRP, helping many patients break the cycle of repeated surgeries. The Best Laboratory studies RRP and the development of novel immunotherapies to target the underlying viral infection. This research is conducted in collaboration with the head and neck cancer and cervical cancer research groups at Johns Hopkins, which also study human papillomavirus-related diseases. In addition, Johns Hopkins is a site for ongoing clinical trials in DNA immunotherapy, the goal of which is to eliminate the causative viral infection that leads to RRP.

Dr. Best is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Best is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery and The American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, 2012. Dr. Best is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in MD

Board Certifications

Head And Neck Surgery
The American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, 2012

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital - Laryngeal Surgery, 2012

Hospital Affiliations

UM St. Joseph Medical Center
Suburban Hospital
Sibley Memorial Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Expertise in
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Otolaryngology
Expertise in
15
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Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (33.4 miles away)
Experience:
44+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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.

Expertise in
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Otolaryngology
Expertise in
18
conditions
Otolaryngology
Referral may be required

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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
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 (33.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
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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.

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While Dr. Simon R. Best is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, and Spasmodic Dysphonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

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