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Michael Berger, MD
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
About Me
Michael H. Berger, MD is a board certified, fellowship-trained Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgeon at Mount Sinai West and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his medical education at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors (Alpha Omega Alpha) and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He then completed residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California in Irvine, where he twice earned the Irving Rappaport Award, bestowed upon the resident demonstrating expertise in head and neck surgery. Dr. Berger further honed his skills through the prestigious fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Dr. Berger’s expertise spans the gamut of benign and malignant head and neck conditions, with extensive training in complex benign and oncologic surgical procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, microvascular reconstruction, transoral robotic surgery (TORS), and skull base surgery, as well as both routine and complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He additionally treats salivary gland disorders and complex aerodigestive tract conditions, including Zenker’s diverticulum and tracheal stenosis.
With a deep understanding of the intricacies of head and neck conditions and meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Berger approaches each patient's case with personalized care and compassion. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team and develops tailored treatment plans for each patient, prioritizing individual needs, maximizing outcomes, and allowing patients to regain their quality of life.
Dr. Berger is also committed to advancing the field through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications and book chapters and presents his findings at national and international conferences. Driven by his passion for teaching, he also mentors and trains aspiring surgeons, ensuring that the next generation of physicians is equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care.
Language
English
Position
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai South Nassau
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Branchial Cleft Cyst
- Esophageal Cancer
- Excision of Oral Cyst
- Head and Neck Cancer Resection
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Hemangioma
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Lipoma
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphatic Malformations
- Maxillofacial Cancer
- Melanoma
- Nasal Cancer
- Neck Dissection
- Neck Lump(s)
- Nontoxic Nodular Goiter
- Oral / Facial Biopsy
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parotid Cancer
- Parotid Mass
- Robot-Assisted Surgery - Overview
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Sinus Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Skull Base Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor/Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Submandibular Tumor
- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue Ulcer / Mass
- Tonsil Cancer
- Zenkers Diverticulum
Education
MD, University of Miami School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery
University of California-Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship, Head and Neck-Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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
- Affinity Medicaid-Medicare-Essential Exchange
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Centivo
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
- EmblemHealth - HIP
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
- Fidelis Health Care
- HealthFirst Medicaid
- HealthFirst Medicare
- Horizon NJ
- Magnacare-Health Care
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- Metroplus
- Multiplan PHCS
- NJ Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
- Oscar
- Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
- Partners Health Plan
- Senior Whole Health
- United Health Care - Commercial
- United Health Care - Empire Plan
- United Health Care - Oxford Care
- United Health Care - Top Tier
- VNSNY Choice Medicare
- VNSNY Select Health Medicaid
- VillageCareMax
- WellCare Health Plan
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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. Berger was exceptional.
Good
Really like Dr Berger. Having a slight issue in this matter now about my healing and look forward to speaking or seeing him again.
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. Berger 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.