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Eric Gantwerker, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), New Hyde Park, NY

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Otolaryngology (ENT) New Hyde Park, NY

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Associate Professor

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  • Office

    430 Lakeville Rd
    New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Phone+1 718-470-7550

Summary

  • Dr. Eric Gantwerker is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Cohen Children's Hospital at Northwell Health/Hofstra. He received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in pediatric otolaryngology (ent) and is experienced in sleep medicine, obstructive sleep apnea, pediatric otolaryngology, medical education, and airway disorders / reconstruction.

Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolMMSc, Medical Education, 2014 - 2017
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolM.M.Sc., Medical Education, 2014 - 2017
  • Harvard Macy Institute
    Harvard Macy InstituteNo degree, Health Professional Education, 2015
  • Harvard Macy Institute
    Harvard Macy InstituteNo degree, Leading Innovations, 2015
  • Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston Children's Hospital2013 - 2014
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2008
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityM.S., Physiology and Biophysics, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at UrbanaB.S., Biochemistry, 1999 - 2001
  • Oakton Community College
    Oakton Community CollegeNo degree, Pre-medical, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Wisconsin System
    University of Wisconsin SystemNo degree, Chemical Engineering, 1997 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2013 - 2022
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2008 - 2015
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Temporal Bone Lab Award University of Cincinnati � ENT, 2013
  • Charles H. Solomon MD, Scholarship Rush University Medical Center, 2007
  • Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society Rush University Medical Center, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical Scheduling Categorization System (SSCS): A Novel Classification System to Improve Scheduling of Operative Cases in a Tertiary Pediatric Medical System  
    Gantwerker EA, Bannos C, Cunningham MJ, Rahbar R, Int J Pediatr Otorhinolarygol, 1/1/2017
  • Cervical Thymic Cysts  
    Honghzao J, Gantwerker EA, Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology � Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/2017
  • Management of a Large Antenatally Recognized Foregut Duplication Cyst of the Tongue Causing Respiratory Distress at Birth  
    Gantwerker EA, Hughes AL, Silveira VM, Vargas SO, Rahbar R, JAMA Otol HNS, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Utilization of Capped Polysomnography in Pediatric Patients with Tracheostomy Tubes
    Eivaz N, Daram S, Johnson RF, Gantwerker EA, Combined Sections Meeting (COSM)/American Society for Pediatric Otolaryngologists (ASPO) Annual Meeting, 1/1/2018
  • Direct Laryngoscopy and Rigid Bronchoscopy Findings in Pediatric Asthma Patients
    Honghzhao J, Mahmoud B, Watson C, Gantwerker EA, Combined Sections Meeting (COSM)/American Society for Pediatric Otolaryngologists (ASPO) Annual Meeting, 1/1/2018
  • Interdisciplinary Management of Children With Tracheostomy: A Holistic Approach
    Brown A, Gantwerker EA, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Otolaryngology Grand Rounds: Medical Education in the 21st Century 
    Maywood, IL - 1/1/2018
  • Technology and Medicine 
    Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2018
  • Airway Anomalies and Tracheostomy 
    Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL - 1/1/2018
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Other

Press Mentions

  • 10 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Brain Power for Study, Work and Focus
    10 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Brain Power for Study, Work and FocusMay 11th, 2023
  • Unconscious Biases Against Vitamins and Supplements [PODCAST]
    Unconscious Biases Against Vitamins and Supplements [PODCAST]August 11th, 2021
  • Should Doctors Be Playing More Video Games?
    Should Doctors Be Playing More Video Games?May 28th, 2021
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Committees

  • Committee Member, Society for Simulation in Healthcare - Government Relations Subcommittee 2016 - Present
  • Pediatric Committee Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - AAO-HNS 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships