Trusting Garrett Bennett and Moustafa Mourad for surgery has been the greatest regret of my life.

I consulted with Dr. Bennett in person multiple times over the course of a year before scheduling surgery to fix a common and relatively minor functional issue. I was adamant about what my goals and intentions for the surgery were, but the operation that was performed was way beyond anything we ever discussed. In addition, Dr. Mourad's role in the surgery was much more extensive than I understood it would be.

The results of my surgery left me with a severely disfigured nose, constant discomfort, and significantly worse breathing troubles. During my post-op visits, neither surgeon would admit anything was wrong, despite the fact that it was obvious to anyone with eyes that there were serious problems with the outcome. Dr. Mourad seemed way out of his depth and unsure of what went wrong, while Dr. Bennett came across as intentionally deceptive during these post-op meetings. Unable to get a clear answer from Bennett or Mourad, I investigated on my own and was shocked to discover, after the fact, the extent of the operation the two performed.

I spent the following year doing constant research and flying across the country to try to find an expert surgeon to repair the damage done by Bennett and Mourad. Ultimately, I had to spend a significant amount of money out-of-pocket and undergo a second extensive, painful surgery with another surgeon only one year (the minimum amount of time necessary to wait) after my surgery with Bennett and Mourad. My breathing and appearance have improved somewhat, but neither will ever be how they were before the surgery with B & M.

According to the operative notes from the second surgeon, he discovered my nose was encased in scar tissue, the L-strut (portion of the septum that provides crucial support to the nose) had been transected, and significant portions of my lower lateral cartilages had been transected or removed. I also had internal and external nasal valve collapse.

Bennett and Mourad both seemed confidant before surgery, and I trusted the handful of positive reviews I saw online. This was a serious mistake. I would advise anyone considering surgery, no matter how minor, to do research on your own, get multiple opinions, and really consider the necessity of the surgery. Things can and do go terribly wrong, and you are the one that has to live with the results for the rest of your life.

Submitted March 30, 2021

had a pretty bad deviated septum and could hardly breathe. I finally gathered up the courage to fix it and went to Dr. Bennett. It ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made in my life -- literally. First off, I can finally breathe! I went from 10% to 95%. No more waking up throughout the night, coughing or hacking in the morning, and constantly feeling tired. I feel amazing. Second, my nose looks great! Perfectly straight. My girlfriend is a happy camper. Lastly, the staff was incredibly supportive. I must have called them 1,000 times before and after surgery. They along with Dr Bennett himself always picked up on the first ring and proactively called ME on a regular basis to check in. There was even one time I had a minor freak out at midnight and called Dr. Bennett. He called me back 60 seconds later. I can't imagine a better result or patient experience. Thank you Dr. Bennett and team

Submitted Oct. 28, 2016

I can not say enough about my experience with Dr. Bennett and his staff. From my first visit, I knew I was in good hands and felt very confident going forward with my nasal surgery. I did not have to worry about anything other than showing up the day of surgery. Insurance approvals, cat scan appointments and all questions/concerns were handled completely and thoroughly by Dr. Bennett and his staff. Post surgery, Dr. Bennett himself called me several times to check on my condition. Six weeks post op and I confidently say I would highly recommend Dr. Bennett to anyone considering, or in need of nasal surgery.

Submitted June 3, 2016

Dr. Bennett gets five stars for various reasons. First, his staff is very friendly and organized. I was able to make all my necessary appointments at times that were most convenient for myself. I was able to see the Doctor within 5 minutes of walking into the office every time. From the consultation through my surgery Dr. Bennett was attentive to all my needs and concerns. The results came out exactly as Dr. Bennett anticipated. Overall, he helped me breathe better and I am pleased with the outcome. Thank you Dr. Bennett.

Submitted Nov. 3, 2014

I found the best sinus surgeon in New York when I met Dr. Bennett. Over the past year I have been to several ENT’s and no one was able to explain and give me the proper treatment to my chronic sinusitis. Dr. Bennett was able to explain the important information pertaining to my illness and recommend a solution that I felt comfortable with. I had endoscopic sinus surgery performed on me and have had a significant improvement in breathing and no sinus infections since the surgery. My overall experience with Dr. Bennett surpassed my expectations. I would recommend him to anyone in need of sinus surgery in the New York area.

Submitted Oct. 31, 2014

I just have to say that Dr. Bennett is extremely thorough and took more time with me then any doctor I have seen before. I am only a few weeks out from sinus surgery for my deviated septum (which was a childhood injury I never dealt with) and I am breathing better and expect to keep improving. He has called me several times to check up, and even took my phone call on the weekend when I was worried about how to wash out my sinuses. I am already very happy with the whole process and results and it should only keep getting better.

Submitted Oct. 28, 2014

Dr. Bennett is everything I could ask for in a doctor. He is detailed, well educated, and considerate. He was always available for contact throughout my surgery. He would respond to my questions or concerns immediately. He helped me in many ways that I did not think was possible. My procedure was mostly covered under my insurance, where other doctors would have charged me more for a procedure that I needed done in order to breathe better. I highly recommend Dr. Bennett for any in search for a doctor to cure your sinus problems!

Submitted Oct. 24, 2014

Dr. Bennett and his staff provided me with a great experience from the first day. I had chronic sinus infections for many years of my life and was skeptical about sinus surgery. My physician referred me to Dr. Bennett. From the consultation to the surgery, he explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. I felt really confortable with Dr. Bennett after a few meetings and went ahead and had him perform the surgery. I recovered fairly quickly and the results were better than I expected. Within in a month I could breathe better and I was no longer getting sinus infections. Best of all my insurance was accepted and the billing manager was excellent in explaining everything to me in detail. Overall I am highly satisfied with the service Dr. Bennett and his staff proved me, they were thorough in explained everything from the procedure to the billing process and the results were exactly what I wanted and expected it to be. Thank you Dr. Bennett!

Submitted Sept. 30, 2014

Dr. Bennett provided me with a great experience. He is an empathetic doctor who cured my breathing problems. I was diagnosed with enlarged turbinates, which made it very difficult for me to breathe out of my nostrils. I discovered that it began to affect my sleeping patterns and I developed numerous sinus infections every year. I tried various home remedies but it did not seem to cure my symptoms. After extensive research, I came across Dr. Bennett’s website. I was first hesitant, but I knew I needed to seek professional help. I made an appointment and I was seen right away but Dr. Bennett. I had my surgery a few weeks later and now I am cured! I forgot what it felt to breathe through my nose. He was very professional and accepted my insurance. At the end of it all he is an excellent doctor and I would highly recommend him to anyone who has breathing or sinus troubles. I am very pleased with the outcome!

Submitted Sept. 18, 2014

First the office was conveniently located in midtown east 2 blocks from the train. I walked into the office and I was impressed with the modern décor. The receptionist was very welcoming and warm. I saw Dr. Bennett right on time for my appointment. I could tell from the beginning of our conversation he was going to be a doctor who’s help I wanted. He took the time out to listen to all of my concerns and the stories on how my deviated septum occurred as well as my horrible sinus surgery experience. From there he took the time out to explain what went wrong with the first surgery and also what he would be able to do to help. He was very knowledgeable and what I liked most was he explained thing in a way that I understood. Also, his office manager was very helpful with my insurance and billing. They collected all the information they needed from me the first day and made all the appropriate calls to my insurance carrier to learn about my coverage and cost. I went through with the surgery and I was home a couple of hours after the surgery. He set multiple weekly follow-ups to track the progress of my healing process.

He would call me while I was recovering to check on me and see how the pain is and if there is anything he can do to help. I really liked the fact of how caring he was. This is the REAL DEAL! I recovered in about 7-10 days and went back to all my normal daily routines. I immediately felt a difference in the quality of my life. I started to breather so much better, gained a better sense of smell and the appearance of my nose was fixed! Not only was the septum realigned back in placed but the noticeable injury on the outside of my nose was gone! I have no scars and I do not snore anymore!!! I could not be any happier than I am today and it is all thanks to how great and compassionate of a person Dr. Bennett is! I would definitely recommend him to anyone experiencing nose or sinus issues. You will not regret it!

Submitted Aug. 29, 2014