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Dr. Christine Clark, MD

Dr. Christine Clark, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clark, Otolaryngologist in New York, NY?

    Christine Clark, MD, MSc is an attending laryngologist at Weill Cornell Medicine?s Sean Parker Institute for the Voice and Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. Clark is originally from western Pennsylvania and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh where she graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She then received her medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine where she established a medical student-run free clinic in Tyrone, Pennsylvania and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She subsequently completed residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University and was awarded several teaching awards for excellence in medical student education. As a resident, she developed a quality improvement initiative geared towards augmenting knowledge of and comfort with caring for patients with surgical airways among physicians in Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Following residency, she completed a two-year fellowship in Laryngology at Weill Cornell Medicine?s Sean Parker Institute for the Voice during which she concurrently obtained a master?s degree in Clinical and Translational Science at Weill Cornell.Dr. Clark pursued Laryngology because it afforded the opportunity to address basic functions (swallowing, voice, and breathing) that are tantamount to the human experience and have tangible impacts on patients? quality of life. Her clinical expertise is in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing, voice, and airway disorders.Her research interests include chronic cough, laryngeal hypersensitivity, and benign phonotraumatic vocal fold lesions.She is dedicated to providing evidence-driven, compassionate care to each patient.

    What languages does Dr. Clark speak?

    Dr. Clark and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Clark typically treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Clark diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Clark. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Pharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Pharynx
    • Throat Swallowing Difficulty
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1313: Dysphagia, pharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Foreign Body Sensation in Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Feeling something in throat
    • Throat foreign body
    • Globus sensation
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R09A2: Foreign body sensation, throat
    • R070: Pain in throat

    What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Clark typically perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Clark performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Clark. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Vocal cord injection
    • Laryngeal injection
    • Voice box injection
    • Therapeutic laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
    • Direct laryngoscopy with injection
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
    • Endoscopy
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • FEES Test
    • Video Endoscopy for Swallowing
    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92613: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording; interpretation and report only

    Does Dr. Clark accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clark accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clark accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Clark in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Clark's office located?

    Sean Parker Institute for the Voice

    Sean Parker Institute for the Voice

    240 East 59th Street

    2nd Floor

    New York, NY 10022

    (917) 300-0553

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    What is Dr. Clark's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Clark's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699207670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clark?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Clark

    What is Dr. Christine Clark's specialty?

    Dr. Clark is a Otolaryngologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Otolaryngologist do?

    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.

    Is this Dr. Christine Clark affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clark is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Otolaryngologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Otolaryngologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christine Clark accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Clark is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Clark offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clark's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Clark?

    Please contact Dr. Clark's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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