Dr. Neil Michael Sperling, MD

Dr. Sperling gave me a basic examination, but failed to order other tests to determine why I have sudden onset tinnitus. Nor did he suggest any treatment to cope with the symptoms. My subsequent call for help was handled not by him but an uninformed staff member. An unsatisfactory experience all around.

I have suffered from chronic mastoiditis for ten years. In that time, I never found a qualified surgeon that I felt confident with until I met Dr. Sperling from Weill Cornell. Dr. Sperling performed a tympanomastoidectomy on my left ear last week. I have had an amazing recovery from the moment that I woke up in the recovery room - no pain and I feel great. I was back to my normal activities right away (except for getting the ear wet). Dr. Sperling is highly professional, has a pleasant bedside manner and has a funny, dry sense of humor. I had the outpatient surgery at NY Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan Hospital although Dr. Sperling also operates at NY Eye & Ear Infirmary. The care was exceptional. I don’t think that I was left alone for a minute, someone was always watching over me, ready to assist me in any way possible. Dr. Sperling called me the morning after the surgery even though it was a Saturday in addition to the routine call that I received from a surgical nurse… at the hospital. Dr. Sperling’s surgical coordinator, Sara, took care of all the scheduling and insurance issues. I never even had to contact my insurance company. It was all taken care of for me. Dr. Sperling’s two Manhattan offices are professionally run and I have always been seen promptly. Dr. Sperling’s offices are a bit of a drive for me to get to as I do not live in the city, but the excellent care provided is worth the trip. I am a registered nurse and have high expectations for quality health care. I unequivocally recommend Dr. Sperling. Dr. Sperling takes his time to thoroughly explain all options, the surgical procedure and answer any questions (I came in with a typed list). He is board certified which is essential, patient, compassionate and knowledgeable. In addition, Dr. Sperling is a hearing restoration specialist so that he focuses on repairing hearing while operating on the initial problem. I would have posted this review sooner but I already went on vacation to my parent’s beach apartment on the Jersey Shore for a few days. It is clear why Dr. Sperling is always included in publications such as Best Doctors in America and New York’s Top Doctors!

Turbinate surgeries from ent doctors can cause Empty Nose Syndrome, which damages the nerves in your nose and makes you feel like you're suffocating. Think again before having the surgery.

Dr. Sperling performed a Stapedoctomy to treat my Otosclerosis. He made me feel at ease since my first consultation with him. He explained my condition thoroughly and even showed me a power point presentation. On the day of the surgery he met with me right before the surgery to see if I had any questions and just sat by my side for a few minutes, which was very comforting. Once the Surgery was completed he took the time to go to a different floor to find my wife to let her know that everything went well. The day after the surgery he called me himself to see how I was feeling. On top of this great experience I was able to hear again!!!

i had an annual appointment with him due to hearing loss - for my last visit, i wasn't notified by the staff, so i phoned them - they had no record of my appointment - but i had an appointment card which showed my appointment was for the following day - they said he had no appointments for the following day, but i could come the following week - when i showed up, they informed me that he no longer took my insurance - when i asked when he had cancelled the insurance, they said it had been cancelled the previous week - something fishy was going on in that office and i never did find out what - they of course said he would see me but i had to pay the full price up front - whereupon i left and have continued to tell my tale of utter disappointment with the man

This dr did not take my concerns seriously and rushed me out the door..uncaring!