Bradley A. Schiff
The clinical focus is on all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery including cancers and masses of the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, and neck as well as tumors of the parotid thyroid and parathyroid glands.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>
Dr. Schiff’s research primarily focuses on improving the safety of patients with tracheostomies. <quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>
<p>Bradley A. Schiff, MD, is Professor, Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, Director, Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and Director, Head & Neck Cancer Service at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on all aspects of head and neck cancer surgery including cancers and masses of the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx and neck as well as tumors of the parotid thyroid and parathyroid glands.</p><p>After receiving his Bachelor of Arts at Wesleyan University in 1993, Dr. Schiff attended New York University School of Medicine, earning his Doctor of Medicine in 1997. His postdoctoral training began at Georgetown University Medical Center, where he completed his internship in 1998 and his otolaryngology–head and neck surgery residency in 2002, acting as Chief Resident in his final year. He went on to complete a two-year fellowship in head and neck surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2004.</p><p>Dr. Schiff’s research primarily focuses on improving the safety of patients with tracheostomies. He is also involved in a number of projects, including projects improving the utility of fine needle aspiration of the head and neck, and projects involving thyroid parotid and squamous cell carcinoma. He has shared his work through peer-reviewed journals, books and oral and poster presentations, and is a reviewer for several journals including <em>Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngoscope</em> and <em>Trends in Anesthesia and Critical Care</em>. He is an editorial board member for the <em>Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology</em>.</p><p>Dr. Schiff is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a member of multiple professional societies, including the American Head and Neck Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He also served as president of the New York Head and Neck Society. Dr. Schiff has been listed on <em>New York Times Magazine’s</em> list of Super Doctors and <em>New York Magazine’s</em> New York’s Best Doctors.</p>
Vikas Mehta
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>
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>
<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’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>
Marc J. Gibber
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>
Dr. Gibber’s research focuses on innovation in healthcare, specifically digital health and remote patient monitoring.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>
<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–head and neck surgery in 2013.</p><p>Dr. Gibber’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–Head and Neck Surgery and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. He has been listed among the <em>New York Times</em>’ Super Doctors - Rising Stars.</p>
Mona Gangar
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>
Dr. Gangar’s research focuses on all aspects of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. <quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>
<p>Mona Gangar, MD, MS, is Director. Medical Students; Co-director, Pediatric thyroid program; Faculty Advisor, ENT interest group and Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology–Head & 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–head and neck surgery residency at Einstein from 2006 to 2011, followed by a yearlong fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Rady’s Children’s Hospital, which she completed in 2012.</p><p>Dr. Gangar’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–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.</p>