Dr. Eric Smouha's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
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Biography
Eric Smouha, MD, FACS is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Neurotology. With over thirty years of experience, his clinical and academic interests span all aspects of otology and neurotology. Dr. Smouha has performed several hundred operations for cholesteatoma and has given instructional courses on cholesteatoma and complications of otitis media at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and in the School of Graduate Education at Mount Sinai. He has pioneered the single-stage management of cholesteatoma (an operation that historically required two or more surgical procedures), and he introduced the technique of endoscope-assisted surgery. With expertise on hearing preservation, he has performed hundreds of successful stapedectomy operations for the treatment of otosclerosis, cochlear implants for deafness, and newer surgically-implanted hearing devices.His publications include a textbook entitled Cholesteatoma, and articles on the management of cholesteatoma in the normal hearing ear, the treatment of CSF leaks of the skull base, and the surgical treatment of Meniere's disease. He has also conducted basic research on matrix metallo-proteinase enzymes in cholesteatoma, and on three-dimensional imaging of the temporal bone. Additionally, Dr. Smouha has done pivotal basic research in hearing preservation surgery of the inner ear.As a neurotologic surgeon, Dr. Smouha has expertise in the treatment of acoustic neuromas and diseases of the skull base. His meta-analysis on the conservative management of acoustic neuromas was presented at the North American Skull Base Society and published in the journal Laryngoscope and is widely cited.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons; and a member of the American Otological Society, the American Neurotological Society and a recipient of the Certificate of Honor of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He has been listed as a Top Doctor in New York Magazine, the New York Times Super Doctors, Castle-Connolly, and the Top Doctors of America. His contributions to the field of Neurotology have established him as a leader in his field and an outstanding clinician.
Languages
- English
Education
- Mc Gill Univ, Fac Of Med, Montreal, Que, Canada (Grad. 1981)
- McGill University Faculty of Medicine (Grad. 1981)
- McGill University Faculty of Medicine (Grad. 1981)
I cannot say enough amazing things about this practice. The desk staff, medical technicians, and audiologists always treated me pleasantly and with respect.
I had ongoing ear infections at the beginning of 2019. I visited urgent care twice and another ENT and was misdiagnosed 4 times. I was referred to the Hoboken office (to Dr. Tandon) who was exceptional. Upon resolving my immediate symptoms, he ordered a CAT scan to confirm my diagnosis. Because he was not a sub-specialist in my condition, he referred me to Dr. Smouha at the 5th Ave location.
I ended up needing surgery which I had about 5 weeks ago. From my first appointment up to the day of the surgery, Dr. Smouha explained the procedure, risks, etc. I had a minor complication post surgery and the office staff got me in right away. Dr. Smouha personally called me every day for a week and had me send photos of my swelling progress to ensure I did not need to return to the office for another visit.
On one occasion, I had to wait over an hour for a follow-up. But when I had my complication and had swelling and severe pain I may have waited ten minutes. Given that emergent issues arise (as happened to me), I understand that offices can get backed up especially when surgeries are involved.
Dr. Smoha's bedside manner is exceptional and I would recommend him to anyone. I am so thankful to have found such an incredibly talented surgeon who genuinely cares about my recovery. Thank you to Dr. Tandon, Dr. Smouha and everyone at ENT and Allergy Associates. You helped preserve my hearing and continue to provide patient care at the highest level.
Submitted Sept. 6, 2019