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Won-Taek Choe, MD
Head and Neck Surgery
About Me
Won-Taek Choe, M.D. is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Neurotology Society, and the North American Skull Base Society. He is an accomplished surgeon, performing over 300 otologic and neurotologic/skull base surgeries per year.
Dr. Choe offers the full range of treatments for disorders of the ear and lateral skull base, including such cutting-edge technologies as cochlear implantation and bone-anchored hearing devices. He also has particular expertise in the treatment of otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, and congenital atresia.
Dr. Choe pioneered one of the first treatments for chronic biofilm-based infections of the ear, often curing infections that have failed to respond to multiple antibiotics or even surgery.
Dr. Choe takes care of his patients personally, and is a highly dedicated and well-reviewed physician.
Dr. Choe graduated from Harvard College with a Magna Cum Laude in the Biochemical Sciences. He then received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he scored over the 99th percentile on his Board examinations. He performed with distinction as a resident in otolaryngology at Stanford University, and completed his fellowship in Otology and Neurotology at the renowned California Ear Institute (Stanford-affiliated), where he trained with world leaders in cochlear implantation, laser stapedotomy, congenital atresia, and acoustic neuroma surgery.
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Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
About Me
Won-Taek Choe, M.D. is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Neurotology Society, and the North American Skull Base Society. He is an accomplished surgeon, performing over 300 otologic and neurotologic/skull base surgeries per year.
Dr. Choe offers the full range of treatments for disorders of the ear and lateral skull base, including such cutting-edge technologies as cochlear implantation and bone-anchored hearing devices. He also has particular expertise in the treatment of otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, and congenital atresia.
Dr. Choe pioneered one of the first treatments for chronic biofilm-based infections of the ear, often curing infections that have failed to respond to multiple antibiotics or even surgery.
Dr. Choe takes care of his patients personally, and is a highly dedicated and well-reviewed physician.
Dr. Choe graduated from Harvard College with a Magna Cum Laude in the Biochemical Sciences. He then received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he scored over the 99th percentile on his Board examinations. He performed with distinction as a resident in otolaryngology at Stanford University, and completed his fellowship in Otology and Neurotology at the renowned California Ear Institute (Stanford-affiliated), where he trained with world leaders in cochlear implantation, laser stapedotomy, congenital atresia, and acoustic neuroma surgery.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Education
MD, Stanford University School of Medicine
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery)
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Neurotology
California Ear Institute
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Research
Ototoxicity and strategies for treatment
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence
Locations
Insurance Information
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- Physician Office210 E 86th St, 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10028
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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. Choe 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.
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. Choe 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.