Welcome to the web site of the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital. The site provides you information in a variety of areas.

Our physicians provide expert clinical care in Otology/Neurotology/Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Treatment, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Voice, Swallowing and Laryngologic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sleep and Snoring Disorders and Pediatric Otolaryngology. This web site describes common treatments and procedures in these fields, introduces the faculty who specialize in these fields, and provides you locations and information for your office visits. The site alsoposts upcoming events, continuing medical education conferences, and news and notes. It is updated on a regular basis, so please come back early and often.

We conduct two primary types of basic science research - Hearing and Head & Neck Oncology. In addition, the department boasts several areas of active clinical research, including swallowing disorders (sensory testing/endoscopy), otitis media, nerve regeneration, and hearing rehabilitation.

Our department's residency training program is recognized as one of the finest training programs in the northeast and, arguably, in the country. This outstanding program offers excellence in training of all clinical areas of otolaryngology, and is the only training program in America that offers the resources of two premier medical schools, Columbia and Cornell University.

Again, welcome to our web site, and to the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Lanny Garth Close, MD, FACS

Howard W. Smith Professor and Chairman