Christina J. Yang

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Christina

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Yang

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1295996486

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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: black;">Dr. Yang treats common pediatric otolaryngology problems including otitis media, obstructive sleep apnea, and tonsillitis. She underwent specialized fellowship training in the diagnosis and treatment of airway and swallowing disorders and also has a special interest in tracheostomy care and education.</span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: black;"><span>Clinical fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology: Cincinnati Children&rsquo;s Hospital Medical Center</span></span></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: black;">R<span>esidency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Tulane University School of Medicine&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: black;">Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME))</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Dr. Yang has been on faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center / the Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Montefiore since 2015, focusing her efforts on quality improvement and multidisciplinary care for complex children including neonates and those with airway and swallowing issues. She is active in national societies including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO).</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color: black;">Languages: English. Limited French and Mandarin Chinese.</span></span></span></div>
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Dr. Yang&rsquo;s clinical interests include airway and swallowing disorders in children, endoscopic and open airway reconstruction and tracheotomy.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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Dr. Yang&rsquo;s research focuses on the application of healthcare simulation to medical education, patient safety, quality improvement and implementation science.&nbsp;<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p>Christina J. Yang, MD, is Director, Pediatric Dysphagia Program; Associate Director, Pediatric Otolaryngology Quality Assurance and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Yang&rsquo;s clinical interests include airway and swallowing disorders in children, endoscopic and open airway reconstruction and tracheotomy.</p><p>A graduate of Northwestern University, Dr. Yang received her Bachelor of Arts in 2004, and continued at the institution&rsquo;s Feinberg School of Medicine, earning her Doctor of Medicine in 2008. She began her postdoctoral education at Tulane University School of Medicine, completing her residency in otolaryngology&ndash;head and neck surgery in 2013. She then pursued a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Cincinnati Children&rsquo;s Hospital Medical Center, completing it in 2015.</p><p>Dr. Yang&rsquo;s research focuses on the application of healthcare simulation to medical education, patient safety, quality improvement and implementation science. Her work has been published in a number of journals and book chapters, and presented internationally. She is also a reviewer for the <em>International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, The Laryngoscope and the Journal of Otology</em>.</p><p>Dr. Yang is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology and the American Academy of Otolaryngology&ndash;Head and Neck Surgery.</p>

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Richard V. Smith

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Richard

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Smith

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1629149018

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<p>Dr. Smith, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat, or ENT, doctor) and head and neck surgeon, is actively involved in numerous research projects studying cancers of the head and neck. His research focuses is on identifying genetic and biologic aspects of such cancers that correlate with a patient&rsquo;s prognosis. His goal is to help determine the optimal treatment for an individual patient, to maximize their chance of cure and minimize treatment-related side effects. In addition, his clinical investigation has focused on developing new techniques in transoral surgery, a less invasive form of surgery through which the surgeon gains access through the mouth. At the same time, he seeks to assess the quality of life benefits for such treatments.</p>
<p>Dr. Smith&rsquo;s service to professional medical societies includes serving as president of the New York Head and Neck Society and president of the New York Laryngological Society.</p>

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<p>Dr. Smith's areas of expertise include Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Robotic Head and Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Minimally Invasive Head and Neck Surgery. His research focus is on identifying genetic and biologic aspects of head and neck cancer which correlate with a patient’s prognosis, the goal of which is to help determine the optimal treatment for an individual patient to maximize their chance of cure and minimize treatment related side effects.</p>

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Dr. Smith&rsquo;s clinical focus is on head and neck surgery, including transoral robotic and laser surgery for throat and larynx cancer, salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid surgery.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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Dr. Smith's research focuses on genetic changes (and how these affect treatment), quality of life issues in head and neck cancer and surgical education and simulation.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p><u>Complications in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery</u>, 2^nd Edition, eds. Eisele D, Smith RV. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2008.</p>
<p><u>The Larynx</u>, eds. Fried MP, Ferlito A, Rinaldo A, Smith RV. Plural, San Diego. 2009.</p>

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<p>Richard V. Smith, MD, FACS, is Chair, Otorhinolaryngology-Head &amp; Neck Surgery, Professor, Otorhinolaryngology-Head &amp; Neck Surgery, Professor, Surgery and Professor, Pathology at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Smith&rsquo;s clinical focus is on head and neck surgery, including transoral robotic and laser surgery for throat and larynx cancer, salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid surgery.</p><p>After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in 1984 at Middlebury College, Dr. Smith received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1990. He completed an internship in surgery in 1991, followed by a residency in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, completed in 1995.</p><p>Dr. Smith's research focuses on genetic changes (and how these affect treatment), quality of life issues in head and neck cancer and surgical education and simulation. He is actively involved in numerous research projects studying cancers of the head and neck. His research focuses on identifying genetic and biological aspects of such cancers that correlate with a patient&rsquo;s prognosis. His goal is to help determine the optimal treatment for an individual patient, to maximize their chance of cure and minimize treatment-related side effects. In addition, his clinical investigation has focused on developing new techniques in transoral surgery, a less invasive form of surgery through which the surgeon gains access through the mouth. At the same time, he seeks to assess the quality of life benefits for such treatments. His work has been published in numerous journals, books, and reviews, and presented internationally at lectures and meetings.</p><p>Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of many organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American College of Surgeons and the American Head and Neck Society. He also served as president of the New York Head and Neck Society and president of the New York Laryngological Society. He is also focused on Continuing Professional Development and was the Education Coordinator for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery from 2015-2019.</p><p>From 2009 to 2022, Dr. Smith has been listed as one of New York's Best Doctors in New York Magazine, and from 2010 to 2022 he has been listed on New York Times Magazine's list of Super Doctors. He received the Children's Humanitarian Award from the Children's Tumor Foundation in 2007, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in 2010 and 2020, a Presidential Citation from the American Head and Neck Society in 2011 and the Academic Achievement Award from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2015. In 2021 the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery honored Dr. Smith with their Board of Governors&rsquo; Practitioner Excellence Award, which recognizes an otolaryngologist that others wish to emulate and who is sought out by other physicians because of their personal and effective care.</p>

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Vikas Mehta

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Vikas

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Mehta

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1902097108

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15233

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Clinical focus is on the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer, diseases of the salivary glands and thyroid/parathyroid disease, with a particular interest in transoral robotic surgery and minimally invasive endocrine surgery.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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Currently, Dr. Mehta is interested in researching the clinical outcomes in head and neck cancer patients, and patients with thyroid conditions, looking particularly at health disparities, cost-effectiveness, quality of care and systems improvements.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p>Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Vice Chair and an Associate Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer, diseases of the salivary glands and thyroid/parathyroid disease, with a particular interest in transoral robotic surgery and minimally invasive endocrine surgery.</p><p>Dr. Mehta received his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Cell Biology at the University of California Berkeley in 2001. In 2006, he received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of California Irvine. Dr. Mehta completed an internship in general surgery at St. Vincent&rsquo;s Catholic Medical Center in 2007. He then completed a residency in otolaryngology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. In 2012, he completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also attended Johns Hopkins University where he received his Master of Public Health in 2015.</p><p>Currently, Dr. Mehta is interested in researching the clinical outcomes in head and neck cancer patients, and patients with thyroid conditions, cost-effectiveness, quality of care and systems improvements. He also serves as the Quality Improvement Coordinator for the Montefiore Einstein Cancer Committee and received a green belt in Lean Six Sigma training in 2022. His previous work on a range of topics has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and books, as well as presented nationally and internationally.</p><p>Dr. Mehta is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Head and Neck Society, the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the New York Head and Neck Society. He maintains active board certification with the American Board of Otolaryngology.</p>

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Marc J. Gibber

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Marc

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Clinical focus is on diagnosing and treating nasal and sinus conditions, breathing disorders, ear conditions, swallowing or throat conditions, tonsillitis and general ear, nose and throat conditions.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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Dr. Gibber&rsquo;s research focuses on innovation in healthcare, specifically digital health and remote patient monitoring.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p>Marc Gibber, MD, is Director, General/Comprehensive Otolaryngology and Associate Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. His clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of nasal and sinus conditions, breathing disorders, ear conditions, swallowing or throat conditions, tonsillitis and general ear, nose and throat conditions.</p><p>After receiving his Bachelor of Arts at Yeshiva University in 2002, Dr. Gibber came to Einstein for his medical education, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 2008. He continued at Einstein for this postdoctoral training, completing his residency in otorhinolaryngology&ndash;head and neck surgery in 2013.</p><p>Dr. Gibber&rsquo;s research focuses on innovation in healthcare, specifically digital health and remote patient monitoring. He also has an interest in surgical simulation and surgical education. He has shared his work through peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, poster presentations and invited lectures.</p><p>Dr. Gibber is board certified and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology&ndash;Head and Neck Surgery and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. He has been listed among the <em>New York Times</em>&rsquo; Super Doctors - Rising Stars.</p>

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Mona Gangar

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Mona

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Gangar

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1679700629

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13581

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Clinical interests are in all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology with a focus on pediatric head and neck pathology, and special interests in pediatric thyroid disease, vascular anomalies, resident/medical student education and global health.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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Dr. Gangar&rsquo;s research focuses on all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology.&nbsp;<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p>Mona Gangar, MD, MS, is Director. Medical Students; Co-director, Pediatric thyroid program; Faculty Advisor, ENT interest group and Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology&ndash;Head &amp; Neck Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein. Her clinical interests are in all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology with a focus on pediatric head and neck pathology, and special interests in pediatric thyroid disease, vascular anomalies, resident/medical student education and global health.</p><p>In 1999, Dr. Gangar received her Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from the University of California Los Angeles. She attended MCP Hahnemann University from 2000 to 2002, earning her Master of Science in medical science. She then attended New York Medical College to pursue her Doctor of Medicine degree, earning it in 2006. Her postdoctoral training included an otorhinolaryngology&ndash;head and neck surgery residency at Einstein from 2006 to 2011, followed by a yearlong fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Rady&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Hospital, which she completed in 2012.</p><p>Dr. Gangar&rsquo;s research focuses on all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. She has shared her work through publication in journals and podium and poster presentations.</p><p>Dr. Gangar is board certified and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology&ndash;Head and Neck Surgery and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.</p>

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John P. Bent

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John

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Bent

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1487725867

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Dr. Bent specializes in all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and airway reconstruction.

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<p>John Bent, MD, is Program Director, Pediatric Otolaryngology&ndash;Head &amp; Neck Surgery and Professor, Otolaryngology&ndash;Head &amp; Neck Surgery and Pediatrics at Montefiore-Einstein. His clinical focus is on all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology.</p><p>In 1989, Dr. Bent graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine, where he also completed an internship in general surgery in 1990. He completed his otolaryngology residency at the Medical College of Georgia in 1994, followed by a yearlong pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at the University of Iowa.</p><p>Dr. Bent&rsquo;s research focus is in minimally invasive surgery in children with ear, nose and throat disorders and innovations in resident education. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, of which recent subjects include intracapsular tonsillectomy, laryngomalacia, and resident education. In 2006, he wrote a successful thesis that led to his acceptance to the prestigious Triological Society. He has presented his work at national and regional meetings, and has won many national research awards, including from the American Broncho-Esophalogical Association and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. In addition to publishing his research in many peer-reviewed journals, he reviews scientific manuscripts for six different otolaryngology journals and is on the Editorial Board of the <em>Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology</em>.</p><p>Dr. Bent received Einstein&rsquo;s Teacher of the Year Award in the Department of Otolaryngology&ndash;Head &amp; Neck Surgery in 2010. He has been annually named among Best Doctors in America since 2005, Castle Connolly Top Metro Area Doctors since 2009 and New York Super Doctors since 2012. He belongs to numerous professional societies including the American Academy of Otolaryngology&ndash;Head and Neck Surgery, the Society for Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Advances in Children and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Bent earned board certification by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Otolaryngology.</p>

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