Mount Sinai West’s board certified otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons treat a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat. Their expertise ranges from routine care for ear infections and tonsillitis to more complex cases of oral and thyroid cancers. This also includes unique areas of specialization, such as autoimmune disorders, vasculitis, facial plastics, sleep surgery, scuba diving medicine, balloon sinuplasty and Eustachian tube dilation, and acupuncture for certain head and neck conditions.

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery works in a multidisciplinary approach. Our physicians closely collaborate with other Departments and Divisions, such as Primary Care, Cardiology, Dermatology, Pulmonary, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Thoracic Surgery and more. Patients benefit from multiple experts and seamless communication among their physicians.

Conditions We Treat

Mount Sinai West otolaryngologists treat a wide variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions, including:

• Hearing loss and balance disorders
• Ear disorders and infections, including earache, earwax, and swimmer’s ear
• Nose and sinuses disorders, including acute and chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction
• Smell and taste disorders
• Snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and other sleep disorders
• Disorders of the throat, adenoids, and tonsils
• Speech and swallowing problems
• Disorders of the larynx and vocal cords
• Thyroid conditions
• Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases of the head and neck, such as Sjogren’s disease, Wegener’s disease, sarcoidosis, and tracheal stenosis
• Tinnitus
• TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction
• Vertigo and Meniere’s disease
• Oral, larynx, and thyroid cancers
• Traumatic injuries to the head and neck, including barotrauma from scuba diving