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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Stridor, Laryngomalacia, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Familial Deafness, Laryngomalacia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Dr. Neha A. Patel is a pediatric otolaryngologist of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York. Dr. Patel received her medical degree with a distinction in research from Albany Medical College and completed residency training at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology Seattle Children's Hospital with subspecialty training in pediatric craniofacial, vascular anomalies and advanced pediatric head and neck surgery. Dr. Patel's clinical interests include velopharyngeal insufficiency surgery, surgical management of lesions of the head and neck including lymphatic malformations and hemangiomas. Dr. Patel's current research also focuses on the management of pediatric thyroid cancer. Dr. Patel has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications. Most importantly, Dr. Patel's focus is on delivering the highest quality care to all children ranging from premature infants to adolescents in a family friendly environment. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Microtia, Enlarged Adenoids, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Catherine Geller is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Geller is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Tongue Tie, Choanal Atresia, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Patrick Scheffler is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Scheffler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Laryngomalacia, Enlarged Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

Ashley Lloyd is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Her top area of expertise is Laryngomalacia.

Mona Gangar, MD, MS, is Director. Medical Students; Co-director, Pediatric thyroid program; Faculty Advisor, ENT interest group and Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Her clinical interests are in all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology with a focus on pediatric head and neck pathology, and special interests in pediatric thyroid disease, vascular anomalies, resident/medical student education and global health. Dr. Gangar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Retropharyngeal Abscess, Tonsillitis, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Michel Nassar, MD, MSc, is Director, AeroDigestive Program at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, and Co-Director, CranioFacial Clinic and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Nassar takes a multidisciplinary approach to patients with complex aerodigestive disease. His clinical interests include minimally invasive airway surgery and reconstruction, and the medical and surgical management of pediatric hearing loss, including endoscopic ear surgery, cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids (BAHA). He also has expertise in the medical and surgical management of velopharyngeal disorders. Dr. Nassar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Branchial Cleft Cyst, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Laryngeal Cleft, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Dhave Setabutr is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. His top areas of expertise are Otitis Media with Effusion and Myringotomy.

Tamekia Wakefield is a Pediatrics provider in Auburndale, New York. Dr. Wakefield is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Dr. Ruben is the Distinguished University Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Montefiore Medical Center. His top area of expertise is Adenoidectomy.

Aldo Londino is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in New York, New York. Dr. Londino is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Otitis, and Stridor. Dr. Londino is currently accepting new patients.

Ann Plum is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Plum is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Retropharyngeal Abscess, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Christina Yang is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Yang is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Croup, Tracheal Agenesis, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Maha Bassila is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Bassila is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Adenoidectomy and Myringotomy.