Department of Otolaryngology - Service Chief Reports

Ari J. Goldsmith, MD

The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, now in its 18th year of existence, has maintained continued excellence in patient care, teaching, and research for the 2008-2009 academic year.  Access to top-notch pediatric anesthesia and support services remain a critical aspect of our success.

After a brief hiatus in private practice, we are delighted to welcome back both Drs. Goldstein and Goldsmith as full-time members of the department.  Dr. Goldstein has focused her clinical and academic practice at SUNY Downstate, where she is actively pursuing a masters in public health degree and NIH funding to support research in pediatric sleep-disordered breathing.  Dr. Goldsmith has focused his clinical activity at Long Island College Hospital, including a busy surgical practice that includes complex airway and head and neck procedures.

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.  National involvement remains strong.  Dr. Goldstein was appointed chair of the ASPO Research Committee and Dr. Rosenfeld remains Editor-in-Chief of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and serves on the AAO-HNS Board of Directors.

Along with the otolaryngology department in general, the Pediatric Division celebrated the dedication of the Frank Lucente MD Alumni and Resident Research day held for the second time at SUNY Downstate.  Our keynote speaker, Robert Krauss MD, is a well known academic otolaryngologist and Chairman with special interests in rhinology and evidence-based medicine, who helped make the program an unqualified success.