New York Laryngological Society

The first established society of laryngologists in America and in the world

Founded by Clinton Wagner, MD October 13, 1873, it is the very first institution in the United States comprised of physician surgeons who exclusively treat diseases of the nose and throat. Its purpose was to study and advance the science and art of laryngology and allied specialties. Today it is comprised of 50 active members who currently practice Laryngology as a focus of their Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery practice. In a series of four meetings per year, the group comes together to discuss challenging cases, new technology, and ongoing research in diseases of voice, swallowing and airway.

MEETING DATES

Upcoming Meetings
November 9, 2026 | January 11, 2027 | March 15, 2027 | May 10, 2027

Please send all membership inquiries to newyork
laryngologicalsociety
@gmail.com

Proposal for membership is by invitation only.

Active Members
Milan Amin, MD
Jonathan Aviv, MD
Brian Benson, MD
Boris Bentsianov, MD
Craig Berzofsky, MD
Andrew Blitzer, MD
Farhad Chowdhury, MD
Peter Costantino, MD
Mark Courey, MD
Rosemary Desloge, MD
Joseph DiPietro, MD
David Garber, MD
Eric Genden, MD
Lowell Gurey, MD
Gady Har-El, MD
Chandra Ivey, MD

Seth Kaplan, MD
Rachel Kaye, MD
Diana Kirke, MD
Robert Lebovics, MD
Michael Lerner, MD
Niv Mor, MD
Matthew Mori, MD
Michael Pitman, MD
Joel Portnoy, MD
Neil Prufer, MD
Joshua Silverman, MD
Melin Tan-Geller, MD
Jared Wasserman, MD
Michael Weiss, MD
Peak Woo, MD
Craig Zalvan, MD

Senior Members
Soly Baredes, MD
Neville Carmical, MD
David Edelstein, MD
Marvin Fried, MD
Anthony Jahn, MD
Kenneth Mattucci, MD
Augustine Moscatello, MD
Norman Pastorek, MD
Mark Persky, MD
Steven Schaefer, MD
Marshall Strome, MD

Post Graduate Members
Sara Abu-Ghanem, MD
William Karle, MD
Benjamin Laitman, MD
Valeria Silva Merea, MD
Mikey Montalbaron, MD
Anais Rameau, MD
Sana Siddiqui, MD

Corresponding Members
Kenneth Altman, MD PHD
Ramon Franco, MD
Dennis Kraus, MD
Melissa Mortensen, MD
Robert Sataloff, MD

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Active membership

Physicians who have completed all formal training in residence and/or fellowship and who have been in practice for five years following completion of training (credit is given for time in military service).
Physician practicing in the metropolitan area within a 50-mile radius of New York
Those members who practice more than 50 miles beyond the limits of the city of New York are considered non-resident active members.
Physician must be diplomats of the appropriate American Board of Otolaryngology or equivalent board of another country or specialty.
Physician must be of high professional standing and have shown a special interest in the science of laryngology and the allied specialties.

Senior Members

Active members who have attained the age of 65, or active members who have for a period of 20 years evinced an interest in the proceedings of the Society
Promotion is made for active members upon request
Senior members shall enjoy all the privileges of active members but shall be exempt from financial responsibility except with regard to meetings which they choose to attend.

Post-graduate membership:

Any person having completed a recognized Laryngology fellowship upon the recommendation of the fellowship director and/or residency department chairman and/or program director shall be eligible for post-graduate status.
The candidate must be a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology.
The appointment is time sensitive, with the candidate being required to become an active fellow within 5 years of appointment.
Any person meeting the above requirements but who lives abroad and who is a diplomat of their corresponding otolaryngology board of their home country is considered an international post-graduate member.

New York Laryngological Society The first established society of laryngologists in America and in the world

MEETING DATES

Upcoming Meetings November 9, 2026 | January 11, 2027 | March 15, 2027 | May 10, 2027

Please send all membership inquiries to newyorklaryngologicalsociety@gmail.com