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Dr. Eric Smouha, MD

Dr. Eric Smouha, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Smouha, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Smouha has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 151 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (151 reviews)

Practice

261 5th Ave Rm 901 New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-3499

Dr. Smouha is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Smouha specializes in the areas of Neurotology, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Smouha's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smouha

4.9

151 ratings, 139 with a written review
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
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April Mittenthal – Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Jen – Nov 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J. A. – Oct 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Adriel J. – Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Natalie P. – Aug 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bettina C. – Aug 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lauren M. – Aug 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Douglas F. – Jul 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Charles E. – Jun 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – May 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Margratta S. – May 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John D. – Apr 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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R. C. – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Neal D. – Apr 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pauline B. – Mar 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michael R. – Mar 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Danny C. – Feb 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John P. – Jan 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George Hinchcliff – Dec 08, 2022
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About Me

biography

Eric Smouha, MD, FACS is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Neurotology. With nearly thirty years of experience, his clinical and academic interests span all aspects of otology and neurotology. Dr. Smouha has performed several hundred operations...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ear Rsch Fdn

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Manhattan E E T Hosp, Otolaryngology St Vincent's Hsp & M C-ny, General Surgery|manhattan Ee Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Saint Vincent's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • Mcgill University Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Neurotology
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Smouha is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Practice

    ENT and Allergy Associates LLP261 5th Ave Rm 901 New York, NY 10016
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 6:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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    Practice

    US Medical Staffing115 Broadhollow Rd Melville, NY 11747
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      • Mon: 7:30am - 7:00pm
      • Tue: 7:30am - 6:00pm
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      • Thu: 7:30am - 6:30pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
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    Practice

    Ent And Allergy Associates-Lake Success6 Ohio Dr Ste 202 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 7:30am - 7:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 7:00pm
      • Thu: 7:30am - 7:00pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: 8:30am - 11:30am
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    Practice

    Mount Sinai1468 Madison Ave New York, NY 10029
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

      270 05 76 Ave
      New Hyde Park, NY 11040
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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