Eric M. Genden, MD, FACSDirector, Head and Neck Surgery

TheMultidisciplinaryHead and NeckSurgery Center

HEAD AND NECK SURGERYThe Mount Sinai Medical CenterDepartment of Otolaryngology

Practice Locations:

The Mount Sinai Medical Center5 East 98th Street, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10029

The Derald H. RuttenbergTreatment Center1190 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10029

Telephone: 212-241-9410Fax: 212-996-9097

D E P A R T M E N T O FO T O L A R Y N G O L O G Y

Julio Aguirre-Ghiso, PhDDirector of Basic Science Research

Joshua Bederson, MD, FACSNeurosurgery

Jodi Buckman, MS, RD, CDNNutrition and Support

Wen Huei Chi, PhDBasic Science Research

Bradley Delman, MDHead and Neck Radiology

Stephanie Eisenman, LMSWSocial Work

Ayse Zuhal Ertamay, MPA, RPA-CHead and Neck Surgery

Yeriel Estrada, PhDBasic Science Research

Satish Govindaraj, MDEndoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Vivek Gurudutt, MDHead and Neck Surgery

Benjamin Hoch, MDHead and Neck Pathology

Johnny Kao, MDRadiation Oncology

Tamar Kotz, MS, CCC, SLPSpeech Language Pathology

William Lawson, MD, DDSHead and Neck Surgery

Lyudmila Milman, RPAC Head and Neck Cancer Coordinator

Krzysztof Misiukiewicz, MDMedical Oncology

Stuart Packer, MDMedical Oncology

John Pfail, DDSDentistry

Aparna Ranganathan, PhDBasic Science Research

Michael Rivera, MDCytopathology

Denis Schewe, PhDBasic Science Research

Claris Smith, BAClinical Research Coordinator

Tanya Sharrieff, RPA-CHead and Neck Surgery

Andrew Sikora, MD, PhDHead and Neck Surgery

Peter Som, MDHead and Neck Radiology

Eric Smouha, MDNeurotology

Marita Teng, MDHead and Neck Surgery

Maoxin Wu, MD, PhDCytopathology

Yang Zheng, PhDBasic Science Research

MAYSE ZUHAL ERTAMAY, MPA,RPA-C is a Licensed Senior PhysicianAssistant who has acquired 14 yearsexperience in pediatric and adultOtolaryngology in both the inpatientand outpatient setting. Ms. Ertamaycompleted her training at Touro College,

Barry Z. Levine School of Health Sciences and earned aMaster’s Degree in Public Administration with specialty inEmergency Disaster Management. She joined theDepartment of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in2008 and plays a vital role in providing clinical care for theMultidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Center at MountSinai Medical Center.

TAMAR KOTZ. MS, CCC-SLP is alicensed certified speech languagepathologist who completed her studies atColumbia University. She is a member ofthe American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation and the Dysphagia ResearchSociety. Ms. Kotz specializes in the

assessment and management of swallowing disorders andhas expertise in the speech and swallowing rehabilitation ofpatients who have undergone treatment for head and neckcancer. Her previous research explores the changes inswallowing function after chemoradiation in patients withadvanced stage squamous cell carcinoma of the head andneck. Presently, she is the lead investigator on a randomizedtrial assessing the effects of intensive prophylacticswallowing exercises on the swallowing outcomes of headand neck cancer patients treated with radiation therapy withand without chemotherapy.

LYUDMILA MILMAN, RPAC is aLicensed Physician Assistant who hasmore than twelve years experience inOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgeryin both the inpatient and outpatientsetting. Ms. Milman completed hertraining at SUNY Health Science Center at

Brooklyn (Downstate). Presently, she is the ClinicalCoordinator for the Multidisciplinary Head and NeckCancer Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Ms. Milmanworks in conjunction with the Departments ofOtolaryngology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology,Nutrition and Social Work to provide comprehensive care toour patients.

How to ReferTo refer a patient or to learn more, please call ourpractice at (212) 241-9410 or (212) 241-9405.

For more information, please visit us atwww.mountsinai.org/headandneck

Physician Access ServicesPhysician Access Services offers referring doctorsand their patients effortless access to the MountSinai Medical Center. Tel # 212-241-4983Toll Free # 877-241-4983Fax # 212-241-8863

About the ProgramThe Mount Sinai Medical Center has been a leading institutionfor the management of head and neck disease for nearly half acentury. The Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Surgical Centerprovides each patient with a team of nationally recognizedphysicians and surgeons that works together to provide state-of-the-art curative management of tumors of the oral cavity,larynx, skull base, and thyroid gland.

The Multidisciplinary Team Approach toCancer ManagementCurative management of tumors of the oral cavity, larynx, skullbase, and thyroid gland typically requires multimodalitytherapy that may include surgery, radiation therapy, and/orchemotherapy. The Multidisciplinary Center provides patientswith a coordinated schedule of consultations with each memberof the team during a single visit. This model is designed tooptimize care and limit return visits.

The Center provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art care forpatients afflicted with head and neck tumors. Each patient willhave access to top physicians and surgeons with the followingspecialties:

Head and neck cancer surgeryHead and neck reconstructive surgeryThyroid and parathyroid surgerySkull base surgeryNeurosurgeryRadiation oncologyMedical oncologyOral surgery and dentistryEndocrinologySpeech and language pathologyCytopathology and surgical pathology Diagnostic and interventional radiologyPhysical and occupational rehabilitationNutritional support services

The Latest Research and Surgical TechniquesMount Sinai’s multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team hasgained national recognition for its expertise and innovation inthe management of head and neck cancer. Many patients haveconcerns about their appearance following head and neckcancer surgery. Our expert team works to cure patients andpreserve quality of life using the most advanced minimallyinvasive and endoscopic surgical techniques, as well ascomplex reconstructive procedures.

In addition to a tradition of clinical excellence and coordinatedexpertise of its teams of surgeons, physicians, and support staff,the Center offers innovative clinical trials for the managementof rare and recurrent diseases. The research laboratories are alsoactively investigating new methods for treatment of head andneck tumors, and many basic science projects are dedicated toimproving early detection and intervention for patients withdiseases of the head and neck.

Robotic Head and Neck SurgerySurgeons at The Mount Sinai Head and Neck Surgery Centerare using robotic surgery to achieve curative treatment of oraland laryngeal tumors without the need for external incisions.While a surgeon sits at a console directly controlling the robot,the robot arm extends small instruments through the mouthand manipulates them. The robotic technology allows thesurgeon the ability to perform the surgery using a highpowered three-dimensional camera, minimally invasivesurgical instruments, and laser technology. Use of the robotallows our surgeons greater visualization, dexterity, andprecision during an operation, as well as the ability to performprocedures in a much less invasive fashion. Originallydeveloped by the military for remote surgery in the battlefield,transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has proven beneficial indecreasing surgical morbidity, length of hospital stay, andimproving postoperative swallowing and speech.

Endoscopic and Minimally InvasiveManagement of Tumors of the Head and Neck Some tumors can be treated with nonsurgical therapy, butwhen surgery is required, the head and neck team at MountSinai is skilled in minimally invasive techniques. Members ofthe surgical team are able to remove tumors of the larynx,pharynx, thyroid, parathyroid, and skull base with minimal

access, while preserving the voice and swallowing capabilities.Using endoscopic techniques, surgeons remove many of thesetumors without incisions. They also utilize the cutting-edgetechnology of the surgical robot in order to gain access todifficult anatomic areas.

Tumors of the Skull BaseTumors of the skull base are managed by head and neck,otologic, and neurosurgical teams. Using advanced technology,surgeons apply minimally invasive and endoscopic techniquesto achieve complete resections with minimal, or in some cases,no external incisions.

Using a combination of endoscopic techniques and minimallyinvasive surgical approaches, the skull base team at Mount Sinaihas perfected the resection of tumors of the skull base withoutthe need for facial incisions. Endoscopic technology enables thesurgical team to remove select skull base tumors throughtransnasal approaches. The team also offers expertise in facialreanimation following facial nerve injury.

Advances in Thyroid and Parathyroid SurgeryTumors of the thyroid and parathyroid are also managed usingminimally invasive techniques. Preoperative localization ofparathyroid tumors and the use of intraoperative parathyroidhormone monitoring allow our surgeons to perform thyroid andparathyroid surgery through very small incisions. Procedures cancommonly be performed under local anesthesia with same daydischarge, using an incision that is often less than one inch long.

About The Mount Sinai Medical CenterThe Medical Center, located in New York City, consists of TheMount Sinai Hospital, a tertiary care facility known forexcellence in patient care, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine,a leader in medical research and in the education of tomorrow’sphysicians by internationally known faculty. Founded in 1852,The Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the oldest voluntary teachinghospitals in the country. In 1963, the Hospital created MountSinai School of Medicine, beginning a close collaboration thathas made Mount Sinai one of the leading academic medicalcenters in the country. Today, the patients of Mount Sinai benefitas teams of physicians and scientists work together to rapidlytranslate laboratory research to new patient treatments. Many ofthe groundbreaking approaches that result from thesecollaborations are initially available at only a handful of facilitiesin the country. Some of these advances are only available here,making Mount Sinai the first choice for patients with complexmedical and surgical needs.

TheMultidisciplinaryHead and NeckSurgery Center

ERIC M. GENDEN, MD, FACS isthe Chairman of the Department ofOtolaryngology–Head and NeckSurgery and Director of the Head andNeck Cancer Center at The MountSinai Hospital, New York. Dr. Gendenis a Professor of Otolaryngology– Headand Neck Surgery and Immunobiology

at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Nationally recognized,Dr. Genden is one of the country’s top head and neck cancersurgeons. His expertise in management of thyroid and headand neck cancer and reconstruction of the head and neckhas contributed to the national reputation for excellence atThe Mount Sinai Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Genden is anNIH funded researcher whose laboratory focuses ontransplantation of the trachea and larynx.

MARITA S. TENG, MD is anAssistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Mount SinaiSchool of Medicine. Fellowship trained,her clinical expertise includesmicrovascular surgery, oncologic andreconstructive head and neck surgeryas well as thyroid and parathyroid

surgery. As the director for Mount Sinai’s OtolaryngologyResidency Program, Dr. Teng also plays a vital role forresidents in training. A member of the MultidisciplinaryHead and Neck Surgery Center, Dr. Teng providescomprehensive, state-of-the-art care for patients with headand neck disease.

VIVEK GURUDUTT, MD joinedthe Faculty of the Department ofOtolaryngology–Head and NeckSurgery at Mount Sinai School ofMedicine in 2008 as an AssistantProfessor of Otolaryngology. Fellowshiptrained at the University Of CaliforniaSchool Of Medicine, San Francisco, Dr.

Gurudutt is board certified and an expert in head and neckoncology. His clinical interests include generalotolaryngology, sleep disorders and diseases of the salivaryglands. Additionally, his research interests include opticalimaging in cancer detection as well as clinical outcomesresearch.

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