Summary

Dr. Ophir Handzel specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He earned his medical degree from Hadassah Medical School and has been practicing for 27 years, developing extensive expertise in his field.

Dr. Handzel practices at several respected institutions, including Massachusetts Eye And Ear, Highland Hospital, and STRONG URMC, with locations in Rochester, New York and Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating various forms of hearing loss, including hearing problems in children and sensorineural hearing loss. He performs diagnostic imaging studies such as CT scans of the head and face to help evaluate patients' conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • Hadassah Medical School
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ophir Handzel has 4 locations

Ur Medicine Otolaryngology

2365 S Clinton Ave Ste 200Rochester, NY 14618
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Ophir Handzel

243 Charles St Fl 4Boston, MA 02114

Highland Hospital

1000 South AveRochester, NY 14620

Strong Memorial Hospital

601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642

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Dr. Ophir Handzel, MDDr. Jeffrey Brian HarfordDr. Robert Hugh Oliver, MDDr. Ronald S Pulli, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryNurse PractitionerOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
4.1 
27 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Rochester , NYClifton Springs , NYRochester , NYRochester , NY
Med School: Hadassah Medical School Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ophir Handzel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ophir Handzel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ophir Handzel has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Ophir Handzel holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Hadassah Medical School in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Handzel's NPI number is 1659562684.

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Dr. Ophir Handzel's office is located at 2365 S Clinton Ave Ste 200, Rochester, NY, 14618.
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