4.6
70 Ratings with 44 written Reviews
Summary
Samuel H. Selesnick, M.D., F.A.C.S. is Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology and Professor of Otolaryngology in Neurological Surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College, and is a member of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Dr. Selesnick is the Editor-in-Chief of The Laryngoscope, which is the oldest and largest otolaryngology peer reviewed journal. Dr. Selesnick is a Past President of the American Otological Society and is a Past President of the American Neurotology Society, the largest specialty organization of neurotologists - skull base surgeons in the United States. Dr. Selesnick is the General Secretary of the International Society for Otology (The Politzer Society). Neurotology encompasses lateral skull base surgery for tumors such as vestibular schwanommas (acoustic neuromas), meningiomas,epidermoid tumors and glomus tumors, as well as the surgical and medical treatment for patients suffering from complex …ear-related problems such as hearing loss, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma and facial nerve tumors.Dr. Selesnick has lectured on neurotologic and ear related topics in the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Greece, Poland, Australia, Japan, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, India, the Ukraine, Canada, Brazil and MexicoDr. Selesnick has received The Certificate of Honor bestowed by The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and has been named one of the best doctors in his field by lay publications. Dr. Selesnick sits on the editorial board of the journal 'Otology and Neurotology' and has served as guest editor of 'The Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America'. Dr. Selesnick has served on the Executive Council of The American Neurotology Society, and has served on or chaired numerous committees for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The American Otological Society, The Triological Society, The American College of Surgeons and other medical societies. Dr. Selesnick serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.Dr. Selesnick has researched topics in neurotology - skull base surgery and otology, and has published extensively in peer reviewed journals. The second book he has co-edited was released in November 2010.At the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Selesnick has pioneered skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas and meningiomas as well as other skull base lesions. He has pioneered the use of lasers for the treatment of hearing loss in otosclerosis, and for the treatment of cholesteatoma, during mastoidectomy surgery and for tympanoplasty to repair tympanic membrane perforation.Dr. Selesnick received a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and graduated from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his training in Otolaryngology at The Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital - Cornell Residency Program and went on to advanced Fellowship training in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at The University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Selesnick has been frequently interviewed by the television, radio, and print media. He is an Honorary Police Surgeon in the New York Police Department.His website address is https://www.weillcornell.org/physician/samuelselesnick/index.html."The Acoustic Neuroma Association would like to thank the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery for partnering with the ANA as a Gold sponsor."To learn more about ANA please click the below link: https://www.anausa.org
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Dr Selesnick has been taking care of an acoustic neuroma for 9 years ordering MRI s and visits He has given me exemplary care and i am very lucky he is my doctor
Office Location
Weill Cornell Medicine Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
1305 York Ave # 5New York, NY 10021Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- St Vincents Hospital
- 44 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 16 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samuel H. Selesnick
Medical Specialties
Dr. Samuel H. Selesnick has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Samuel H. Selesnick has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
St Vincents Hospital
Medical School
New York University
New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985
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