Department of Otolaryngology - Service Chief Reports

Ari J. Goldsmith, MD

The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, now in its 19th year of existence, has maintained continued excellence in patient care, teaching, and research for the 2010-2011 academic year.  Access to top-notch pediatric anesthesia and support services remain a critical aspect of our success.

This past year the Division has shown substantial clinical growth from the efforts of Sydney Butts, MD, who has laid the groundwork for a cleft and craniofacial center, and from the addition of Joshua Silverman, MD, PhD, who is fellowship-trained in both pediatrics and laryngology.  Dr. Silverman has built a thriving practice in record time, focusing on pediatric voice and airway disorders.  With five full-time pediatric otolaryngologists in the department, we are now the largest division in the tri-state area.

Research and publication remain strong priorities within the Division.  Peer-reviewed manuscripts were published in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, and Archives of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery.  National involvement remains strong.  Nira Goldstein, MD, MPH, completed her term as chair of the ASPO Research Committee and Richard Rosenfeld, MD, MPH, began his 5th year as Editor-in-Chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.  In addition, Dr. Rosenfeld was named President of ASPO in April, 2011.

Along with the Otolaryngology Department in general, the Pediatric Division celebrated the Third Annual Frank E. Lucente Alumni and Resident Research Day at Long Island College Hospital.  Our invited speakers, Sony Malekzadeh, MD, Educational Coordinator-Elect for the AAO-HNS, and Dennis Lee, MD, MPH, alumnus and pediatric otolaryngologist helped make the program an unqualified success.