2022 Highlights

Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

In 2022, Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery placed itself on a trajectory of clinical growth while also fulfilling its commitment to investigation and innovation. The remarkable contributions to research and treatment we made this year led to improvements in care within our health system and beyond.

Note from the chair

“Our entire Department contributed to our successes this year in clinical practice, education and research. With depth and expertise in all areas of otorhinolaryngology–head and neck surgery, we continue to deliver state-of-the-art care to our patients, working with our outside partners to bring this care to the Hudson Valley and beyond.”

DATA & STATISTICS

2022 by the numbers

39,586

outpatient visits

2,314

inpatient visits

3,135

surgeries performed

18

active clinical trials

Innovations and achievements

Pioneering the future of treatment and care

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Laryngology (VOICE BOXES) Parts 1 & 2 with Dr. Ronda Alexander

Montefiore Einstein laryngologist and surgeon Dr. Ronda Alexander appears on the "Ologies" podcast with Alie Ward to discuss why we sound the way we do, what effect hormones have on voice and more.

The Montefiore Comprehensive Skull/Cranial Base Surgery Center continues to offer cutting-edge, multidisciplinary care

The center utilizes the expertise of fellowship-trained surgeons and physicians to provide innovative, multidisciplinary care for a range of pathologies.

Gender-affirming surgery specialist

Andrew Lee, MD, our specialist in gender-affirming surgery, continues to advance the care of patients at the TransWellness Centers at Montefiore (TC@M).

Surgery for sleep apnea

Our division is part of a sleep disorders team that provides comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of sleep problems. We offer a wide array of surgical procedures, including the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) implant.

Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Our expanding Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Division provides comprehensive and highly specialized care to all children, regardless of their medical complexity, with compassion and respect.

The surgical airway in the COVID-19 era

In Situ Simulation as a Tool to Longitudinally Identify and Track Latent Safety Threats in a Structured Quality Improvement Initiative for SARS-CoV-2...

Establishment of a diverse head and neck squamous cancer cell bank using conditional reprogramming culture methods

Pituitary Surgery

Impact of a postgraduate year one (PGY-1) otolaryngology bootcamp on procedural skill development

Assessing Impact: Implementing an Opioid Prescription Protocol in Otolaryngology

Lateral approach improves surgical access to the superior pole in giant endemic goiters

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Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, FACS

Vice-Chair, Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Assistant Professor, Otorhinolaryngology

Rachel Kominsky, MD

Angerica Beltran, PA

Sharon Bensadigh, PA

Diane Lu, PA

Mehak Noorani, SLP

Ashley Andino Aud

Logan Walsh, CCC-SLP

Molly Sheehan, CCC-SLP

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At Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, we know that providing patients with the best possible care includes teamwork and trust. We work closely with our valued referring physicians to ensure open communication and reliable expertise.

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Gladys Padilla
Adminstrative Assistant to the Chair
gpadilla@montefiore.org

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