Otolaryngologists near Kearny, NJ

Care Philosophy: Dr. Lustig strives to provide the most advanced, comprehensive, and compassionate care possible. All patients are treated with dignity and compassion. The practice strives for timely communication of medical information with all patients and seeks to make the patient-centered experience as enjoyable and efficient as possible.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Gudis is dual-fellowship trained both in Rhinology: Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Gudis treats the full spectrum of sinonasal disorders in both adults and children as well as the full spectrum of pediatric otolaryngology.

Biography: Dr. Alison Maresh is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. She is board certified in Otolaryngology and has completed advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology.Dr. Maresh graduated with Honors and Distinction from Stanford University where she was recognized with the prestigious Firestone Award for excellence in research. She completed her medical school training at Yale University School of Medicine and went on to her specialty training in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia and Cornell. After finishing her residency she went on to complete further fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she was trained in advanced techniques in managing complex pediatric pathologies in Otolaryngology. She isnow onthe faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College where she practices Pediatric Otolaryngology.Dr. Maresh is trained in the management of common ear, nose, and throat disorders. Her clinical interests include the advanced endoscopic management of airway disorders as well as open surgical reconstruction of the airway, evaluation and treatment of complex pediatric ear and hearing pathology, congenital disorders of the head and neck such as thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial anomalies, and choanal atresia, and complex aerodigestive disorders including swallowing problems and drooling.Throughout her education and training Dr. Maresh has been recognized with numerous awards for her dedication to teaching and research. She is active at national meetings and continues to be committed to scientifically advancing the medical field of Otolaryngology and training new physicians in her specialty.If you are scheduled to see Dr. Maresh as a new patient, please print and complete the Patient Packet(under age 12) (over age 12)and bring it with you on the day of your appointment. Thank you.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Abtin Tabaee provides expert medical and surgical care for disease of the nose and paranasal sinuses. He is a nationally renowned leader in the field and provides a caring, personal approach throughout the treatment process.

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Biography: Dr. Salvatore Caruana is the Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. He is a widely respected head and neck surgeon in the forefront of the surgical treatment of tumors of the mouth pharynx, larynx and sinuses, parathyroid surgery, thyroid gland, and salivary glands. He is a pioneer in laser microsurgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Caruana is an Associate Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Caruana graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His general surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center was followed by a residency in Otolaryngology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then completed an NIH funded two-and-a-half-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Caruana's peer-reviewed research has included work centering upon the biological nature of several head and neck cancers and on the role of viruses in malignancies of the paranasal sinuses.

Biography: Michael J. Pitman MD is Chief of the Division of Laryngology at the Columbia University Medical Center and the Director of The Center For Voice And Swallowing. Dr. Pitman is an internationally recognized expert in voice restoration, conservation and care of the professional voice as well as in the care of swallowing and airway disorders. Dr. Pitman is also a NIH funded clinician scientist who has performed and published extensive research. Dr. Pitman has received numerous grants and patents for pioneering research in the field of Laryngology. Dr. Pitman has been voted by his peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America", as well as to New York Magazine "Top Doctors" and New York Times "SuperDocs". He has served as President of the New York Laryngological Society and Secretary of the American Broncho-Esophagological Society and he lectures extensively both nationally and internationally. Dr. Pitman's areas of clinical expertise include illnesses such as vocal fold paralysis, early laryngeal cancer, cricopharyngeal dysfunction, spasmodic dysphonia, laryngopharyngeal reflux, chronic cough, laryngotracheal stenosis, vocal fold polyps, nodules and cysts. Dr. Pitman is also known for the treatment of many of these disorders with minimally invasive, in-office procedures without the need for general anesthesia. Dr. Pitman received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his otolaryngology residency at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and was a fellow in Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Care Philosophy: The Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, part of the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, provides the highest quality of care for patients with voice disorders, whether they are performers, public speakers or other intensive voice users, or people with more routine vocal demands. Voice is essential in our personal and professional lives, but most people take it for granted. Anyone with a voice problem knows how limiting it can be; often, it is no exaggeration to call it disabling. Although voice disorders affect more than 20 million people in the United States, finding specialized care can be a challenge. The Sean Parker Institute offers expert diagnosis and sophisticated, effective treatment appropriate for each patient's vocal requirements. The institute is also committed to advancing the science of clinical care through transformative research focused on root problems in the treatment of laryngeal disease.

Biography: Dr. Anas Rameau is an attending laryngologist at the Institute, and an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, with advanced expertise in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, encompassing esophageal stenosis, gastro-esophageal reflux, dysmotility, sequelae of head and neck and thoracic radiation, Zenker's diverticulum and age-related dysphagia. She also has specialized training in the management of chronic cough, treatment of benign diseases and malignant tumors of the larynx, voice restoration, and airway rehabilitation surgery. Prior to joining the Institute, Dr. Rameau was an otolaryngology resident at Stanford University and then a fellow at UC Davis Medical School, under the mentorship of Peter Belafsky, MD MPH PhD.Dr. Rameau's clinical goals is to provide expert and compassionate care for patients with dysphagia both in the clinic and in the operating room, and to restore patients' swallowing function via advanced diagnostics technology, as well as refined endoscopic and surgical treatments. Her research focus is on outcomes studies of interventions for swallowing disorders, as well as preventative and restorative measures to decrease aspiration risk in patients with dementia. She is developing expertise in the use of artificial intelligence in the diagnostic streamlining of laryngological and swallowing disorders. In addition, Dr. Rameau is passionate about global health, and has maintained an active relationship with the Otolaryngology Department at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare. Dr. Rameau is a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Jones graduated with honors from Smith College and completed her medical school training at Cornell University Medical College. Her internship in General Surgery and residency in Otorhinolaryngology were completed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She received fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital of Boston/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Jones is an Associate Professor of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She has attending privileges at Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.Dr. Jones frequently writes articles and gives lectures. She joined the faculty of Weill Cornell Medical School in 1990 and was the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at New York Presbyterian from 1995-2003 when she left to launch her private practice in Otolaryngology.

Biography: David J. Phillips, M.D. is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Dr. Phillips specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head, and neck facelift/necklift, cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty, Botox/Dysport, injectable facial fillers, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), fat transfer, liposuction, scar revision, otoplasty (ear pinning and earlobe repair), reconstruction after Mohs surgery, and repair of facial trauma. Dr. Phillips is committed to providing his patients with compassionate, world-class care at every stage of the process and aims to deliver the most natural appearing, long-lasting results while minimizing downtime and discomfort. Dr. Phillips graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's degree in Biology and Spanish. He received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, where he was awarded the Siegel Family Prize and James A. Moore Scholarship for excellence in head and neck surgery. Following medical school, Dr. Phillips completed residency training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia and Weill Cornell. During his final year, Dr. Phillips served as chief resident at Weill Cornell, Columbia University Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and was awarded the Distinguished Housestaff Award by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Upon completing residency, Dr. Phillips was selected to complete a highly coveted fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with the Glasgold Group in Princeton, New Jersey. Dr. Phillips is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has routinely published articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has presented his work at local, regional, and national conferences.

Biography: Yi Cai, MD is an Assistant Professor and Director of Sleep Surgery at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is driven by the desire to improve patients' sleep through innovative clinical and research approaches. As one of the few fellowship-trained sleep surgeons in the New York City area, Dr. Cai has expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). She devotes significant attention to upper airway evaluation in personalizing treatment for her patients and offers the full spectrum of surgical sleep apnea care, ranging from nasal and pharyngeal surgery to skeletal surgery to hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire therapy). Dr. Cai received her undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard College and her medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was awarded the Coakley Memorial Prize and Donald M. Palatucci Prize. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. There, she led quality improvement initiatives as a chief resident, received a Patient Care Fund Award, and served as Co-Chair of the UCSF Resident and Fellow's Council. Dr. Cai then completed fellowship training in both Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was selected to attend the AASM Young Investigators Research Forum. Since specializing in sleep surgery, Dr. Cai has given several presentations at the premier global conferences in otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and sleep surgery. As one of

Biography: Anuraag S. Parikh, MD is a fellowship trained head and neck surgeon scientist, with clinical expertise in the full breadth of head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Parikh graduated from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard University/Massachusetts Eye and Ear. During residency, he completed an additional two year postdoctoral research fellowship under an NIH T32 grant and was awarded the Jeffrey P. Harris, MD PhD Research Award for his work in tumor heterogeneity in head and neck cancer. He then completed fellowship in advanced head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction at the Ohio State University/James Cancer Center. Dr. Parikh's clinical interests include the treatment of benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck, including tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, sinonasal tract, skull base, skin, salivary glands, thyroid, and parathyroid. Dr. Parikh specializes in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for tumors of the oropharynx and microvascular free tissue transfer for reconstruction of the head and neck. Dr. Parikh also conducts basic and translational research aimed at understanding the role of tumor heterogeneity on treatment outcomes in head and neck cancer (HNSCC) and salivary adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). His work utilizes novel techniques such as single cell sequencing, multispectral imaging, and 3D organoid modeling to model HNSCC and ACC tumors at the level of individual cells. Dr. Parikh is the author of many highly impactful peer-reviewed articles, including publications in Cell and Nature Biotechnology, and he has regularly presented his research at national meetings.

Biography: Dr. Hayley Born, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose /amp Throat) Specialist who practices in New York, NY. Dr. Hayley Born, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center and Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.