Mount Sinai’s Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat / Head and Neck Surgery—ranked among the country's best ENT programs by U.S. News & World Report—provides skilled and comprehensive care in the field of otolaryngology. Patients travel to New York from all over the world for our otolaryngology specialists’ multidisciplinary approach to treating a range of conditions, including cancers of the head, neck, and throat. Our department utilizes the latest techniques and participates in leading-edge clinical trials.

“Mount Sinai’s multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Center is internationally recognized as a premier program,” says Eric Genden, MD, Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology. “We offer patients robotic surgery and chemoradiotherapy trials that cannot be administered at any other institution.”

Providing Advanced ENT Treatments

Mount Sinai’s program offers patients unique treatment options including Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS), which allows the surgical management of throat cancer without external incisions, and the robotic management of sleep apnea. The program for endoscopic skull-base surgery also offers patients endoscopic management of brain tumors, which enables the resection of a brain tumor without a scalp incision. 

Ear Institute at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE)

The Ear Institute is one of the premier facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss, congenital defects, and conditions related to the ear. The Institute brings together a diverse group of outstanding ear specialists in cochlear implantation, medical and surgical otology and neurotology, and hearing and balance disorders in adults and children. Our comprehensive and individualized approach to diagnosis and treatment emphasizes compassionate and integrative care, innovation, and research.

The Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat / Head and Neck Surgery also provides highly-skilled care in areas that include the following:

• Head and neck cancer
• Hearing and balance
• Minimally-invasive and robotic surgery
• Skull-base surgery
• Thyroid and parathyroid diseases
• Facial, plastic, and reconstructive surgery
• Pediatric ENT
• Sleep surgery
• Tracheal surgery
• Voice and swallowing disorders

Catering to Our International Clientele

Mount Sinai’s Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat / Head and Neck Surgery strives to provide the most convenient and comfortable experience possible for our international patients by offering Mount Sinai’s hospitality services, which include premium patient rooms, translation services, and a concierge staff that helps patients and their families with travel logistics, hotel accommodations, and other needs.

While most of our current international clientele hails from Asia and Europe, our Department welcomes patients from any location looking for top otolaryngology specialists who provide the best possible care.