TOP DOCTOR
Dr. Andrea Vambutas, MD
Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT)
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Overview
About Andrea Vambutas MD, FACSDr. Andrea Vambutas is the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. She is also Director for the Center of Hearing & Balance at the New York Head & Neck Institute. She is also the Medical Director of the Apelian Cochlear Implant Program and Professor of Otolaryngology & Molecular Medicine. She was instrumental in developing the Apelian Cochlear Implant Center, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2011. The center cares for infants and adults. The cochlear implant team is comprised of surgeons, audiologists, speech pathologists, social workers, sign language interpreters and deaf educators who provide all aspects of evaluation prior to, and rehabilitation following cochlear implantation. The center has been the recipient of many complicated otologic cases, and difficult clinical problems. Dr. Vambutas is a clinician-scientist that studies immune responses and their effect on hearing. There are three unique forms of hearing loss that may be amenable to medical therapy for recovery of natural hearing: Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Meniere s Disease. Timely treatment with steroids results in hearing recovery in about 60% of cases. Unfortunately, that response is lost over time with repetitive treatment. For those that fail to respond to corticosteroids, there are no alternate treatments. Deteriorating hearing is rehabilitated with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Despite how beneficial these devices are, they do not select for what we want to hear, unlike our brains that do it naturally and seamlessly. Her research interests are in the restoration of natural hearing in these steroid resistant patients. To this end, her laboratory has identified the critical role of an inflammatory protein, interleukin-1 (IL-1), in this disease. Her research group is running a NIH-sponsored phase I open-label clinical trial to determine if blockade of IL-1 can prevent further hearing loss in these steroid-resistant individuals (www.clinicaltrials.gov NCT01267994). Her laboratory is also trying to better understand the molecular mechanisms behind these diseases, specifically in distinguishing steroid sensitive and resistant hearing loss which would identify new biologic markers of disease. Awards and Recognition:Castle Connolley, Best DoctorsBest Doctors in AmericaOutstanding Teacher Awards, North Shore-LIJ Health System & Montefiore Medical CenterService Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology HNSProfessional Affiliations:Diplomat: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Fellow: American College of Surgeons Fellow, American Neurotology SocietyElected Member: New York Otologic SocietyElected Member: Henry Kunkel SocietyElected Member: American Association of Immunologists
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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT)
Education & Training
Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Internship)
Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Residency)
Minnesota Ear Head and Neck Clinic (Fellowship)
Medical Degree - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT), like Dr. Andrea Vambutas, may include:
Please contact Dr. Vambutas' office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT), like Dr. Andrea Vambutas, may include:
ENT Consultation, Cancer Screening, Allergy Consultation, General ENT Consultation, Face Surgery Consultation, Neck Surgery Consultation, Allergy Consultation, Head Surgery Consultation, Thyroid Consultation, Neck Surgery Consultation, ENT Oncology Consultation, Head and Neck Oncology Consultation, Pediatric General ENT Consultation, Allergy Consultation, Facial Cosmetic Surgery Consultation, Head Surgery Consultation, Face Surgery Consultation, Head Oncologist Consultation, Head Surgery Consultation, Head Surgery Consultation, ENT Emergency Visit, Cochlear Implant, Nose Surgery / Rhinoplasty, Ear Deformity and Reconstruction, Tonsillectomy Consultation, Adenoidectomy Consultation, ENT Follow Up, Head Surgery Follow Up, Neck Surgery Follow Up, ENT Oncology Follow Up, Head and Neck Oncology Follow Up, Pediatric General ENT Follow Up, Facial Cosmetic Surgery Follow Up, Head Oncologist Follow Up, Tonsillectomy Follow Up, Adenoidectomy Follow Up, Ear Surgery Consultation, Ear Surgery Follow Up, Ear Tubes, Laryngologist Consultation, Laryngologist Follow Up, Laryngoscopy, Nose Surgery Consultation, Nose Surgery Follow Up, Medical Ear Piercing, Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP), Hearing Test Follow Up, Medical Clearance for Hearing Aids and Voice Prosthesis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vambutas' office.
Insurances
Please contact Dr. Vambutas' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Locations
Northwell Health Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
430 Lakeville Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(718) 470-7550
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
Member
New York Otologic Society American Neurotologic Society American Academy of Otolarynigology Henry K
Member
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Andrea Vambutas accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Vambutas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Vambutas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vambutas's office at (718) 470-7550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. Andrea Vambutas offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Vambutas's office at (718) 470-7550 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Dr. Andrea Vambutas speak?
Dr. Andrea Vambutas speaks English.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrea Vambutas have?
Dr. Andrea Vambutas is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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