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Daniel Alicea Delgado, MD
Daniel Alicea (Preferred Name)
Head and Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
About Me
Dr. Daniel Alicea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and member of the Division of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He obtained his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He then completed his surgical residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital, followed by fellowship training in Advanced Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at the University of North Carolina.
As a fellowship-trained Rhinologist, he specializes in diseases of the paranasal sinuses and skull base. He performs endoscopic, minimally invasive surgery for the management of chronic sinusitis and sinonasal tumors. He has a particular interest in performing in-office rhinologic procedures, and is committed to providing the latest and most effective treatments for his patients.
Dr. Alicea's dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including being elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and receiving the Chairman’s Award as a Chief Resident. He was also named by Super Doctors® Rising Stars 2025 as one of the top doctors in New York City.
He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Rhinologic Society, staying at the forefront of the latest developments in the field.
Dr. Alicea has devoted his talents to humanitarian surgical missions in both Haiti and Mongolia, bringing specialized surgical care to underserved communities. His commitment to global healthcare extends beyond these missions, as he has also completed international rotations in France, Spain, and Australia, broadening his perspective and enriching his understanding of global healthcare practices.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Alicea contributes to the field through his role as a mentor and a teacher, inspiring the next generation of physicians. He is committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care, and will always strive for the betterment of his patients.
Language
English, French, Spanish
Position
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Audiology
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Biopsy
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- Deviated Nasal Septum
- Foreign Body in Nose
- Loss of Smell / Anosmia
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Allergies
- Nasal Cancer
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Deformities
- Nasal Polyp
- Post-Nasal Drip
- Rhinitis
- Septal Defects
- Septoplasty
- Sinus Cancer
- Sinus Headache
- Sinus Surgery
- Sinusitis
- Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor/Cancer
Education
MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency, Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery
Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
- 1199 SEIU
- AETNA - Commercial
- AETNA - Medicare
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Centivo
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
- EmblemHealth - HIP
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
- HealthFirst Medicare
- Horizon NJ
- Magnacare-Health Care
- Multiplan PHCS
- Oscar
- United Health Care - Commercial
- United Health Care - Empire Plan
- United Health Care - Oxford Care
- United Health Care - Top Tier
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Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments
The Patient Experience Star Rating reflects our patients’ perception of how well their Mount Sinai provider communicated with them during an office visit. The Star Rating is based on patient responses to three questions on a patient experience survey, a standardized questionnaire sent to verified patients and distributed by a third party vendor, Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Dr. Alicea was very attentive and professional. [...] he addressed all of my concerns.
Dr. Alicea made me feel comfortable and safe. He described the procedure and did It with care and no problems.
My visit with Dr. Alicea was an excellent event in my aging life. He gave me good news about my health and clearly explained what I might expect in the future. He also fixed a minor problem that I've had for a long time. He was charming and very nice-looking, a treat for this older woman.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Alicea Delgado has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.