The 20 Best Laryngectomy Doctors in New York, US

"Brett Miles, DDS, MD, is vice president of otolaryngology for Northwell facilities in New York City boroughs and Westchester County. He is also the chair of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Ear, Eye Throat Hospital, and the surgical lead of the head and neck disease management team in the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.Dr. Miles manages head and neck tumors, including those of the mouth and throat, with state-of-the-art surgical techniques including microvascular reconstruction. His clinical interests include computerized reconstruction, minimally invasive robotic surgery and HPV-related head and neck cancer.""Head and neck cancer can be challenging to treat, but highly meaningful,"" Dr. Miles says. ""The relationships I form with my patients are a source of personal motivation. Seeing them move forward with their lives after treatment is inspiring.""Dr. Miles earned a medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and a doctorate of dental surgery from Creighton University. He completed residencies in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He received fellowship training in head and neck oncology at the University of Toronto and is board-certified by both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery.Dr. Miles works collaboratively with a team of experts to offer the highest quality cancer care and access to clinical trials. They include imaging specialists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, and speech and swallowing therapists.Dr. Miles is a Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has published 170 articles in peer-reviewed journals and often lectures at national and international conferences. He is on the council of the International Association of Oral Oncology, and the American Head and Neck Society's Reconstructive Head and Neck Research Board. He has been a New York Magazine and a New York Metro Area Top Doctor for the last several years.Overall, compassion and empathy are integral to his job. ""Undergoing cancer surgery is a very stressful time for patients and families,"" Dr. Miles says. ""My focus is on cancer and the people affected by cancer.""". Dr. Miles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Pediatric OtolaryngologyAdult and Pediatric Voice, Airway, and Swallowing DisordersHead and Neck Surgery. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Laryngectomy, and Myringotomy.

Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Vice Chair and an Associate Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer, diseases of the salivary glands and thyroid/parathyroid disease, with a particular interest in transoral robotic surgery and minimally invasive endocrine surgery. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Richard V. Smith, MD, FACS, is Chair, Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Professor, Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Professor, Surgery and Professor, Pathology at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Smith’s clinical focus is on head and neck surgery, including transoral robotic and laser surgery for throat and larynx cancer, salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Dev Kamdar is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Kamdar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Mikulicz Disease, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

Lucio Pereira is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mikulicz Disease, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

Bradley A. Schiff, MD, is Professor, Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Director, Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and Director, Head & Neck Cancer Service at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery including cancers and masses of the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx and neck as well as tumors of the parotid thyroid and parathyroid glands. Dr. Schiff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

Mark Urken is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Urken is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Urken is currently accepting new patients.

Prayag Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, TMJ Disorders, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Moustafa Mourad is an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Mourad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

My career began at Beth Israel Medical Center/Continuum Health Partners in Manhattan, as a Physician-Scientist at that institution s newly established Institute for Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer. I developed a basic science research laboratory, collaborating with senior investigators at the NYU School of Dental Medicine. My research was funded through a combination of national society and private foundation career development awards, and resulted in several publications, nationally recognized basic science research in head and neck oncology, and several national presentations and awards. In 2007, I was hired as Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ), in the early years of the (then) North Shore-LIJ Health System and North Shore-LIJ Cancer Institute. In this role I helped to establish one of the first fully integrated multidisciplinary oncology programs in our growing health system dedicated to the initial evaluation, care and survivorship of cancer patients, specifically those with head and neck tumors. The Head and Neck Oncology Program at Northwell has now evolved into one of regional as well as national renown, with the ability to deliver sophisticated multidisciplinary surgical and nonsurgical head and neck oncologic care at multiple sites throughout our network. Our clinical team also maintains a close collaboration with leading senior basic science investigators at Northwell's Feinstein Institute, focusing on HPV-associated oropharynx cancer. In 2014, I was appointed Northwell Health Cancer Institute s first Director of Surgical Oncology, and served in this position until early 2019. In the Spring of 2019, I was appointed Director of Operations of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this capacity I serve as the liaison between the Institute, its members, and the various hospitals and outpatient cancer treatment facilities throughout the Northwell network where cancer care is delivered. In 2015, I was appointed Chair of LIJ s Commission on Cancer (CoC) recognized Cancer Committee. In this role I have worked with clinical and administrative colleagues to better integrate the inpatient cancer activities and resources of LIJ and North Shore University Hospital with those of our outpatient Cancer Institute facilities. I am presently involved in defining and solidifying Cancer Institute oversight over inpatient cancer related resources and activities, as well as CoC standards. My clinical leadership and program building accomplishments have been recognized both regionally as well as nationally with an American Cancer Society Doctor of Distinction Award (2017), an American Head and Neck Society Presidential Citation (2017), and a position on the Advanced Training Council of the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

Dr. Will Karle is a Laryngologist in the Department of Otolaryngology at Northwell Health and an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra School of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He came here from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona where he had previously worked for several years and held the titles of Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director of their residency program. Dr. Karle obtained his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Otolaryngology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, and Laryngology fellowship at the Oregon Health & Science University. This advanced training makes him one of only a few experts on Long Island caring for the professional voice. His current practice encompasses all areas of Laryngology including professional voice, airway, swallowing, and early laryngeal cancers.At his clinic he offers a wide array of in-office procedures including but not limited to:-Botox injections of the vocal cords for spasmodic dysphonia-Laser ablation of laryngeal lesions-Laryngeal biopsy-Subglottic steroid injection-Injection laryngoplasty-Flexible laryngoscopy-StroboscopyHe performs his surgeries at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Glen Cove Hospital. Dr. Karle offers a diverse range of operations on the larynx (throat) and offers Inspire to qualifying patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Karle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Rasamny is the Chief of the Otolaryngology Department at White Plains Hospital. He completed medical school at the University of Virginia and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Virginia, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Mulholland Society teaching award for his work with medical students. Then, Dr. Rasamny received a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania where he also served one year as a clinical instructor on staff in the Head and Neck Oncology division. Dr. Rasamny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh, a board-certified otolaryngologist and physician scientist with a distinction in research, specializes in head and neck surgery and reconstruction with a particular expertise in skin cancers. He joins Northwell after 27 years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the director of Laboratory of Epithelial Cancer Biology and founder and co-director of the Advanced Skin Cancer Management and Prevention Program. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Singh has served on the AJCC staging and NCCN guideline committees. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 30 book chapters, and several textbooks, including one of the leading textbooks in head and neck oncology. He has delivered over 500 lectures worldwide. Additionally, as an NIH-funded researcher, he developed a novel antineoplastic compound that is currently being codeveloped with a pharmaceutical company for human use.Dr. Singh has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, the experience from which has allowed him to develop innovative surgical approaches that have significantly enhanced outcomes for the many common head and neck oncological and reconstructive procedures such as thyroidectomy, neck dissection, and oral cavity and scalp reconstruction. His combined expertise in cancer ablation and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery enables him to optimize cancer treatment while achieving excellent cosmetic and functional results for his patients. Dr. Singh values the doctor-patient relationship, treating every patient as he would a family member. He has developed evidence-based strategies to enhance this relationship, emphasizing effective communication and care among all team members. By prioritizing holistic care and collaborative approaches, Dr. Singh aims to ensure that each patient feels valued and supported throughout their treatment journey. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

I am a Board Certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Head and Neck Surgeon, specializing in Head and Neck tumor surgery, minimally invasive surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary glands, endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, and sleep apnea surgery. Dr. Gabalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Berzofsky received a Master's in Health Sciences in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. He then matriculated from New York Medical College in Valhalla, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Berzofsky completed a general surgery internship at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York and an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York, where he furthered his interest in laryngology through ongoing research in laryngeal nerve injury and reinnervation. Dr. Berzofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

"Gady Har-El, MD, is the chief of head and neck surgery and oncology at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital. He performs head and neck surgery for tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, neck, mouth and larynx. He also specializes in skull base surgery for tumors of the nose, sinuses, eye socket and pituitary gland.During his more than 30 years as a surgeon, Dr. Har-El has helped develop innovations in larynx reconstruction and minimally invasive procedures, including transnasal endoscopic surgery-performed through the nose-for skull base tumors.At the age of 19, Dr. Har-El sustained a serious injury that required a hospital stay. ""I was a relatively healthy kid, but this experience showed me a side of medicine that went beyond a routine doctor visit,"" he says. After active military service, he attended medical school at Ben-Gurion University, then completed an otolaryngology residency at The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He received his fellowship training in head and neck surgery and skull base surgery at Long Island College Hospital.At Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Har-El runs a tumor board, where he collaborates with other surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, imaging specialists and pathologists to create highly tailored treatment plans. ""Each patient's care is discussed and agreed upon by all tumor board participants,"" he says.As an adjunct professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Har-El is committed to training otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residents. He is also professor of otolaryngology and neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.Dr. Har-El has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than 20 years and is the former president of the American Laryngological Association, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, New York Head & Neck Society and New York Laryngological Society. He has published more than 250 journal articles and book chapters on head and neck and skull base tumors, and regularly presents at national and international meetings.One of the most valued parts of his job is ensuring every person he treats receives personalized care. ""I examine them and talk to them about their condition, in addition to performing surgery and providing ongoing care,"" he says. ""Every time I meet with a patient, I'm inspired.""". Dr. Har is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Sinus Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Rakhna Araslanova is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Araslanova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, TMJ Disorders, Infant Hearing Loss, Laryngectomy, and Stent Placement.

Rajarsi Mandal is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Mandal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Laryngectomy. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.