Samuel H. Selesnick, M.D.

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

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Personal Statement

Samuel H. Selesnick, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been in practice for nearly 3 decades and continues to be named as one of the Best Doctors in lay publications.

Dr. Selesnick is Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology and Professor of Otolaryngology in Neurological Surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College, and is a member of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Selesnick is the Editor-in-Chief of The Laryngoscope, which is the oldest and largest otolaryngology peer reviewed journal. Dr. Selesnick is a Past President of the American Otological Society and a Past President of the American Neurotology Society. Dr. Selesnick is the General Secretary of the International Society for Otology (The Politzer Society). At the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Selesnick has pioneered skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas as well as other skull base tumors. He is an expert in surgery for otosclerosis and cholesteatoma and placement of cochlear implants. Dr. Selesnick has lectured on these topics in 20 countries, across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia.

If you are scheduled to see Dr. Selesnick as a new patient, please print and complete the Patient Packet and bring it with you on the day of your appointment.  Thank you.

 

 

Biographical Info

Samuel H. Selesnick, M.D., F.A.C.S. is Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology and Professor of Otolaryngology in Neurological Surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College, and is a member of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Selesnick is the Editor-in-Chief of The Laryngoscope, which is the oldest and largest otolaryngology peer reviewed journal. 

Dr. Selesnick is a Past President of the American Otological Society and is a Past President of the American Neurotology Society, the largest specialty organization of neurotologists - skull base surgeons in the United States. Dr. Selesnick is the General Secretary of the International Society for Otology (The Politzer Society). 

Neurotology encompasses lateral skull base surgery for tumors such as vestibular schwanommas (acoustic neuromas), meningiomas,epidermoid tumors and glomus tumors, as well as the surgical and medical treatment for patients suffering from complex ear-related problems such as hearing loss, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma and facial nerve tumors.

Dr. Selesnick has lectured on neurotologic and ear related topics in the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Spain, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Greece, Poland, Australia, Japan,  Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, India, the Ukraine, Canada, Brazil and Mexico

Dr. Selesnick has received The Certificate of Honor bestowed by The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and has been named one of the best doctors in his field by lay publications. Dr. Selesnick sits on the editorial board of the journal 'Otology and Neurotology' and has served as guest editor of 'The Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America'. Dr. Selesnick has served on the Executive Council of The American Neurotology Society, and has served on or chaired numerous committees for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The American Otological Society, The Triological Society, The American College of Surgeons and other medical societies. Dr. Selesnick serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Selesnick has researched topics in neurotology - skull base surgery and otology, and has published extensively in peer reviewed journals. The second book he has co-edited was released in November 2010.

At the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr. Selesnick has pioneered skull base surgery for acoustic neuromas and meningiomas as well as other skull base lesions. He has pioneered the use of lasers for the treatment of hearing loss in otosclerosis, and for the treatment of cholesteatoma, during mastoidectomy surgery and for tympanoplasty to repair tympanic membrane perforation.

Dr. Selesnick received a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University and graduated from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed his training in Otolaryngology at The Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital - Cornell Residency Program and went on to advanced Fellowship training in Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery at The University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Selesnick has been frequently interviewed by the television, radio, and print media. He is an Honorary Police Surgeon in the New York Police Department.

His website address is http://www.weillcornell.org/physician/samuelselesnick/index.html.

"The Acoustic Neuroma Association would like to thank the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery for partnering with the ANA as a Gold sponsor."

To learn more about ANA please click the below link: https://www.anausa.org 

Honors and Awards

Past President of the American Otological Society

Past President of the American Neurotology Society.

President of the New York Otological Society

Past Member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Recipient of the Honor Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

Named one of the Top Doctors in New York City, by lay publications.

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2017

The Triological Society Upholding the Noble Legacy

Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology (Neurotology)
Clinical Expertise
Acoustic Neuroma
Cholesteatoma
Mastoid Surgery
Otosclerosis
Meningioma
Ear Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Ear Drum Perforation
Ear Laser Surgery
Glomus Tumor
Laser Surgery
Stapedectomy
Tympanoplasty
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    New York University School of Medicine
    1985
Appointments 
  • Attending Otolaryngologist
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Professor of Otolaryngology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Professor of Otolaryngology in Neurology
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
  • Professor of Otolaryngology in Neurological Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Selesnick Addresses ENT Diagnoses and Surgeries

Dr. Selesnick Talks about Weill Cornell Medicine’s Values on Patient Care

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Consultant: 
The American Hospital of Paris
Triological Society