Summary

Dr. Ophir Handzel specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. He earned his medical degree from Hadassah Medical School and has been practicing for 27 years, developing expertise in treating hearing disorders and performing specialized diagnostic procedures.

Dr. Handzel is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Highland Hospital, and STRONG URMC, with practice locations in Rochester, New York and Boston, Massachusetts. He treats various hearing conditions, including hearing loss in both adults and children, as well as otosclerosis. His procedural expertise includes CT scans and specialized head and face imaging to help diagnose ear and hearing-related conditions. Patients rate Dr. Handzel 5.0 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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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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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerPlastic Surgery
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3.9 
27 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Rochester , NYRochester , NYRochester , NYRochester , NY
Med School: Hadassah Medical School Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Hadassah Medical SchoolGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Ophir Handzel is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear, Highland Hospital, and STRONG URMC.
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