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Dr. Peak Woo
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About Me
Dr. Peak Woo is a board certified otolaryngologist with special interests in the voice, voice disorders, and surgery designed specifically to improve the voice. He has a private practice on Manhattan's upper west side and is a clinical professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
As Clinical Professor, Dr. Woo participate actively in Residency Training and Laryngology Fellowship Training. His research interests are in investigation of high speed video laryngoscopy in diagnosis of complex voice disorders and minimally invasive office based laser treatments for patient's with vocal fold lesions and scar.
In the News
Dr. Woo discusses voice disorders in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
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Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
About Me
Dr. Peak Woo is a board certified otolaryngologist with special interests in the voice, voice disorders, and surgery designed specifically to improve the voice. He has a private practice on Manhattan's upper west side and is a clinical professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
As Clinical Professor, Dr. Woo participate actively in Residency Training and Laryngology Fellowship Training. His research interests are in investigation of high speed video laryngoscopy in diagnosis of complex voice disorders and minimally invasive office based laser treatments for patient's with vocal fold lesions and scar.
In the News
Dr. Woo discusses voice disorders in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
View the PDF.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
About Me
Dr. Peak Woo is a board certified otolaryngologist with special interests in the voice, voice disorders, and surgery designed specifically to improve the voice. He has a private practice on Manhattan's upper west side and is a clinical professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
As Clinical Professor, Dr. Woo participate actively in Residency Training and Laryngology Fellowship Training. His research interests are in investigation of high speed video laryngoscopy in diagnosis of complex voice disorders and minimally invasive office based laser treatments for patient's with vocal fold lesions and scar.
In the News
Dr. Woo discusses voice disorders in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
View the PDF.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Education
MD, Boston University School of Medicine
Residency, Surgery (General Surgery)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Otolaryngology
Boston University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Awards
2007
Chevalier Jackson Lecturer for the American-Bronchoesophageal Association
2006
The Triologic Society Presidential Citation, presented at COSM
2003
American Academy of Otolaryngology Service Award, September
2001
America's Best Doctors-Otolaryngology
Castle Connolly
2000
New York Magazine Best Doctors- Otolaryngology
1996
Sackler Awards Committee
The Voice Foundation
1995
Tufts Faculty of the Year Award
Presented June 16, 1995 by the graduating Otolaryngology Residents of the combined Tufts University, Boston University Residency
1995
Special Invited Speaker
Royal Canadian College of Surgeons, Phonosurgery Concepts for Non-Phonosurgeons, Third Biennial Vice Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1990
The Certification of Appreciation
American Speech Language Hearing Association
1982
Resident Research Award, American Broncho
American Broncho-Esophagological Association
Research
Dr. Peak Woo, whose clinical interests are laryngology and voice disorders, is leading a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx as Director of Clinical Services of The Eugen Grabscheid, M.D., Voice Center.
Using a multidisciplinary approach that brings together otolaryngologists, speech/language pathologists, voice scientists, neurologists, gastroenterologists, and other experts, the Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the voice and larynx through medicine, surgery, and rehabilitative services. State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment allows the most advanced management of these patients. Under the clinical directorship of Dr. Woo, the voice program has become one of the truly outstanding centers in the nation. The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for patients who suffer from the entire spectrum of voice disorders. Under the direction of Dr. Woo, the Center also will be establishing a unique Swallowing Disorders program.
The Grabscheid Voice Center provides comprehensive treatment of the following diseases and disorders:
Problems of the professional singer and voice user
Neurological disease (stroke, Parkinson's disease)
Polyps and other benign vocal fold lesions
Acute and chronic laryngitis
Muscular tension dysphonia
Functional voice disorders
Nodules
Laryngeal cancer
Swallowing disorders
Vocal cord paralysis
The following rehabilitative services, surgeries, and procedures are done at the Center:
Examining the vibration of vocal cords with a special scope called an endostroboscopy Objective testing of the voice and breathing through Phonatory function measures
-acoustic parameters
-respiratory kinematics
-electroglottography
Speech and singing therapy to modify or change the way people use the voice to promote better vocal health
Pre- and post-treatment documentation and consultations
Testing of electric signals of muscle function of the larynx through a process called Laryngeal electromyography
Surgery designed to change the voice or Phonosurgery
Injection of botulism toxin into the muscle of the vocal cord to treat spasmodic dysphonia
Diagnosis and management of laryngeal acid reflux laryngitis
Voice rehabilitation by tracheal-esophageal puncture
Laryngeal reconstruction
The Grabscheid Voice Center is a resource for people who have a professional voice, no voice, or a swallowing disorder.
Locations
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.
- Dr. Peak Woo300 Central Park West, New York, NY, 10024
- Horizon NJ
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- NJ Medicaid
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Short-Term Voice Improvement after Repeated Office-Based Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Injection in Patients with Vocal Fold Scar, Sulcus, and Atrophy. Peak Woo, Thomas Murry. Journal of Voice
- Long-Term Voice Outcomes After Type I, Type II, or Type V Cordectomy. Eliezer Kinberg, Sarah K. Rapoport, Sarah Brown, Peak Woo. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
- Acute Vocal Fold Paresis and Paralysis After COVID-19 Infection: A Case Series. Sarah K. Rapoport, Ghiath Alnouri, Robert T. Sataloff, Peak Woo. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies 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 relationships with such companies.
Dr. Woo did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2022 and/or 2023: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
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.