"Andrew Salama, DDS, MD, is the chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell. He specializes in head and neck cancer and microvascular reconstruction.Dr. Salama's path toward his specialty actually began in the waiting room of his oral and maxillofacial surgeon, when he was preparing to get his wisdom teeth removed as a college student. Amid the usual magazines were medical journals describing surgeries related to oral and maxillofacial surgery.""I thought it was fascinating, and that led to dental school,"" he recalls. ""On my very first day there, one of the oral and maxillofacial faculty presented a lecture on head and neck cancer, and I remember thinking, 'I want to do that.' It seemed like a dynamic specialty with evidence-based practice, and also one that offered the opportunity to build strong and longitudinal doctor-patient relationships.""After graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1999, Dr. Salama attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. He did his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and then completed a two-year fellowship in head and neck oncologic surgery. He remained on faculty for four years before moving to Boston as the director of maxillofacial oncology at Boston University Medical Center. After 11 years in Boston, he joined Northwell in July 2021 with the aim of blending his leadership skills with patient care.""Surgeons only spend about 15 to 20% of their time actually performing surgery, which means it's crucial to find activity that makes the other 80% of time meaningful,"" Dr. Salama explains. ""People simply like working at Northwell; it's a happy place that provides high-quality health care. I came here because it's a supportive environment that is dedicated to positive patient outcomes.""Although Dr. Salama enjoys keeping up with the innovations in his field and drawing on the collaborative environment within Northwell, what he appreciates most in his role are the connections he makes with patients.""There's magic there, when you're working together toward better health,"" he says. ""The relationship and trust between doctors and patients is a large part of what meaningful health care is about. Interacting with patients and their families, and finding solutions to their problems, is what makes me excited to come in every day.""". Dr. Salama is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mouth Ulcers, Osteotomy, and Glossectomy.

Salvatore Ruggiero is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Ruggiero is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Osteochondroma, Cherubism, and Temporomandibular Ankylosis.

Michael Awadallah is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Awadallah is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Erythroplakia, Leukoplakia, Uvulitis, and Ludwig Angina.

Jay Neugarten is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Neugarten is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome, Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome, AEC Syndrome, EEC Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

Brian Schmidt is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Mastectomy.

"David Hirsch, MD, DDS, is the senior vice president of dental medicine at Northwell and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also the chair of dental medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital.Dr. Hirsch performs surgery to treat people with head and neck tumors and specializes in virtual surgical planning-the use of a patient's imaging scans to create 3D models of the anatomy to plan complex head and neck reconstructions involving the skull and jaw. He developed the groundbreaking ""Jaw in a Day"" procedure, which includes removing the tumor, grafting new bone into the jaw, reconstructing the jaw and performing dental restoration all at once, rather than in three separate surgeries.""My dad was a dentist and had an influence on my career goals,"" says Dr. Hirsch, a graduate of the NYU College of Dentistry. Because of a strong interest in head and neck anatomy, and an interest in performing complex surgery, he also decided to pursue a medical degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. After a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, he completed fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at Legacy Emanuel Hospital - Providence Cancer Institute.A team-based approach to care that includes plastic surgeons, maxillofacial prosthodontists-who create prosthetic devices for the jaw-dental specialists, nutritionists and physical therapists is key to ensuring good patient outcomes. Dr. Hirsch encourages his patients to be an active part of the treatment decision-making process. ""Everyone we treat gets personalized care,"" says Dr. Hirsch. ""When a patient calls in the middle of the night, I'm the one who answers the phone.""In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hirsch is professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also a member of the American Head and Neck Society, a fellow of the American College of Surgeon, and is board-certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery.One of the most valued parts of his job is the relationships he forms with patients. ""Because I'm involved in lifesaving treatment, I create strong bonds with people,"" says Dr. Hirsch. ""I get to see patients throughout their lives, and they become like family.""". Dr. Hirsch is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Cherubism, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Elisheva Rosenfeld is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Dentist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Rosenfeld is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Temporomandibular Ankylosis and Prognathism.

Dr. Laurent Ganry provides surgical answers to facial deformities from diverse origins, restoring dignity for his patients and obtaining esthetic and functional results, while using a patient-centered approach.Dr. Ganry's pursuit of excellence led him to undertake dual fellowships training in Head & Neck OMFS & ENT surgery, combined with a plastic surgery fellowship in Tokyo, Japan, broadening his perspective and skills. He has received multiple awards in surgical innovations and international reconstructive microsurgery competitions, developed a patented medical device in the USA, and published over 30 scientific articles and book chapters.With two decades of experience, Dr. Ganry has honed his skills and knowledge as an attending surgeon in prestigious institutions, such as the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Henri Mondor Academic Hospital and the ENT / Head and Neck Surgery Department of Gustave Roussy Cancer Center in France. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Facial Paralysis, Bone Graft, and Osteotomy.

Daniel Buchbinder is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Buchbinder is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Osteochondroma, Peptic Ulcer, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Steven Nguyen is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Erythroplakia, Periodontitis, Osteochondroma, and Mouth Sores. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Rosa is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Bayside, New York. Dr. Rosa is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Huang is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

Siu Ngan is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Ngan is currently accepting new patients.

Steve Yusupov is an Otolaryngologist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Roslyn, New York. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Duct Stones, Mediastinitis, Sialadenitis, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

Andrea Torroni is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Torroni is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cherubism, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Torroni is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Sullivan is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a Dentist in Garden City, New York.

Ali Payami is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in New York, New York. His top area of expertise is Oral Cancer. Dr. Payami is currently accepting new patients.

Andre Montazem is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in New York, New York. His top areas of expertise are Periodontitis, Mouth Sores, and Mouth Ulcers. Dr. Montazem is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Deek is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Ulcers and Mouth Sores. Dr. Deek is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Turner is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Turner is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, TMJ Disorders, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

Vincent Carrao is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Dr. Carrao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteotomy and Bone Graft. Dr. Carrao is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Perrino is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Perrino is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Osteotomy.

Dutran Do is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Do is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Gelfman is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Gelfman is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Young is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.