Dr. Ofer Jacobowitz, MD
Ear, Nose, And Throat
4.8
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Contact Info
(646) 868-4300
18 E 48th St Fl 2, New York, NY, 10017
About
Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, FAAOA is an internationally recognized leader in the medical and surgical treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and nasal obstruction. He is dedicated to providing accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, nasal and sinus disorders. Treatment is personalized to the preference of his patients, as appropriate, and may include oral appliances, CPAP, or minimally-invasive office procedures for the nose and palate. For some, he performs advanced airway reconstructive surgery or implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation. Diagnosis is provided rapidly via home testing devices such as the WatchPAT device.He is dual board-certified in otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine and is highly skilled at assessing and treating the anatomical aspects of sinus & nasal problems, sleep apnea and spectrum of sleep disorders. Dr Jacobowitz' accomplishments include:Chair of the Sleep Disorders Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck SurgerySecretary of the World Sleep Society - World Sleep Society Governing CouncilChair of the International Surgical Sleep Society of Congress in 2019 in New YorkAssociate editor of the definitive textbook, Sleep Apnea and SnoringThe first in New York to perform hypoglossal neurostimulation for sleep apnea and Vivaer, an in-office procedure for nasal obstruction.Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Northwell/Hofstra UniversitySpeaker and course director on sleep, and nasal obstruction, frequently presenting at academic venues in the US, Europe, Central & South America, the Middle East and Australia.Teacher and mentor for MIT students, medical students, and colleagues at his clinic.FDA trial primary investigator for implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation and novel nasal treatmentsEditorial board member and peer reviewer for prestigious academic journalsGraduate of MIT with a SB in Biological SciencesServed as assistant professor in Otolaryngology at Columbia/ New York Presbyterian and Mount Sinai School of MedicineConsultant for Aerin Medical, Livanova PLC, Nyxoah(former), Zsquare, Deerfield ManagementDistinguished service and Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryFellow Award, American Academy of Sleep MedicineCastle Connolly's Top Doctor (2016-2022), NY Super Doctor, Vitals' Most Compassionate Doctor Procedures performed include:Custom Oral Appliance fittingIn office, advanced snoring treatmentPalatal implants, ablation, contouring, barbed suturesIn office Nasal ProceduresVivaer nasal airway remodeling, Clarifix, Turbinate reduction, SeptoplastyIn office Balloon Sinuplasty for SinusitisDrug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)Lateral pharyngoplasty and Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty, preserving the uvulaNasal reconstructive surgery (nasal valve, septoplasty, turbinate, endoscopic sinus proceduresUPPP, preserving the uvulaPalatal Advancement PharyngoplastyTonsillectomy and AdenoidectomyLingual tonsillectomy (Coblation)Midline glossectomy (Coblation)Hyoid suspension. News:OSPREY Trial Suggests THN Therapy Effective in Moderate to Severe OSA (HCP Live)Four-Year Results Show Aerin Medical's VivAer Treatment Provides Significant, Sustained Relief of Nasal Obstruction Symptoms, Sleep Surgery Comes to the Clinic (Sleep Review Magazine)If You Do This at Night, Your Heart Disease Risk Soars, AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2021 (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP Physicians and CEO to Speak at the American Academy of Otolaryngology &ndash Head and Neck Surgery 2022 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA (Yahoo)Study: Central sleep apnea is common in ticagrelor users post ACS (MDedge Family Medicine)Transition to In-office Treatments:Sleep (bulle
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