Area of expertise
Specialty
Otorhinolaryngology
Subspecialty
Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Diseases
Tracheostomy Dependence, Sleep Apnea, Hypertrophy of Tonsils, Hypertrophy of Adenoids, Stridor, Congenital Subglottic Stenosis, Cough, Congenital Malformations of Larynx, Congenital Laryngomalacia, Eustachian Tube Disorders, Serous Otitis Media, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Congenital Tracheomalacia, Diseases of Upper Respiratory Tract, Laryngeal Cleft
Procedures Performed
Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy
Myringotomy
Neck Mass Removal
Airway Reconstruction
Sleep Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic Airway Surgery
Tracheostomy
Experience
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Zucker School of Medicine
Hempstead, NY, United States. From 2021
Attending Staff, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cohen Children's Medical Center
New Hyde Park, NY, United States. From 2020
Attending Staff, Otolaryngology, North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY, United States. From 2020
Associate Professor; Clinical Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL, United States. 2020 - 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL, United States. 2018 - 2020
Education
MD: Rush Medical College
2008
Biography
Dr. Eric Gantwerker is a highly accomplished medical professional with a diverse range of experiences and expertise in the field of otolaryngology. He completed his MD at Rush Medical College in 2008, setting the foundation for his medical career. From 2008 to 2009, Dr. Gantwerker completed an internship in General Surgery/Otolaryngology at the University of Cincinnati. This was followed by a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the same institution. During this time, he ga
Affiliations
Member, Association for Surgical Education
Member, Educational Innovation Committee, Society of University Otolaryngologists
Member, Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children
Fellow; Associate Member Academy of Master Surgeon Educators; Committee on Faculty Development, American College of Surgeons
Member, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Awards
Laryngoscope Distinguished Reviewer, The Laryngoscope | Recognizes outstanding peer reviewers
2023
Resident Mentor of the Year Award, Zucker School of Medicine and Northwell /Hofstra Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery | Recognizes a faculty mentor as voted by the otolaryngology residents
2022
Perspectives on Medical Education Reviewer Excellence Award, Perspectives on Medical Education Journal | Recognizes outstanding peer reviews and their contribution to safeguarding the quality and integrity of the journal
2022
Associate Member – Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, American College of Surgeons | Recognition for excellence in surgical education
2021
1st Place Poster Award (ASPO Summer) - Holistic Care of the Child with Tracheostomy, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
2019
Publications
Dr. Eric Gantwerker has more than 10 publications