History of Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
The Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ORLH&NS) was established on July 1, 1970, at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This development followed an agreement on January 1, 1969, that united Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) into a comprehensive healthcare institution. It wasn’t until 1981 that the first two departments at AECOM—ORLH&NS and Ophthalmology—were unified across both institutions. The Department has expanded to include nine divisions offering a wide range of services. The history of our Department has been guided by its mission statement, which continues to drive its commitment to patient care.
Comprehensive Personalized Treatment
For each patient, a skilled multidisciplinary team evaluates the problem and devises a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. We are committed to helping our patients achieve the best results while maintaining or regaining the highest level of function possible. Our department uses the latest technologies and medical advancements to secure the best possible outcomes for each patient. Montefiore Einstein is a leader in the development and application of image-guided surgery and sophisticated surgical simulation technology.
Specialized Expertise
Within the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery are several divisions led by renowned physicians who have pioneered treatments and elevated the standards of care for adults and children with otorhinolaryngological disorders. Our divisions include:
- Audiology
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- General Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Laryngology and Voice Disorders
- Otology and Neurotology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Rhinology (Nasal and Sinus Disease) and Skull-Based Surgery
- Skull Base Surgery
- General Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine Surgery
Our Approach
For over 50 years, Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery has provided comprehensive, individualized care for patients with diseases of the ear, nose and throat. A multidisciplinary approach is at the forefront of our practice. Our patients benefit from collaboration with a wide range of Montefiore Einstein specialists, including physicians, specialized surgeons, audiologists, physiologists and speech therapists.
Our Mission
Since its official establishment in 1970, the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery has pursued a threefold mission: to provide the highest quality clinical care using advanced technology to enhance the patient experience, to advance care through research, and to deliver innovative education that prepares the next generation of doctors.
Advancing Minimally Invasive Techniques
We continue to conduct an extensive range of clinical research, participating in prospective clinical trials and pioneering new minimally invasive surgical techniques that minimize facial incisions and complications for our patients.
Specialists in Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Montefiore Einstein specializes in treating children with significant airway problems. These patients include children with multiple medical or disability conditions that can cause complications. Our work with deaf children from bilingual families has spawned research to learn how the brain reacts when a child regains hearing and encounters both English and Spanish simultaneously.
With depth of knowledge and expertise in all areas of otorhinolaryngology, we continue to deliver expert care to our patients, working with our outside partners to bring the highest level of care to the Hudson Valley and beyond.
Richard V. Smith, MD
FACS Chair, Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck surgery
Your Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Team
The Montefiore Einstein Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery team is a multidisciplinary group of leading physicians, specialized surgeons, audiologists, physiologists and speech therapists who specialize in voice, speech and swallowing disorders. The team works collaboratively and across disciplines to diagnose and treat all types of conditions related to the ears, nose and throat.
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