Dr. Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD

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Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, FAAOA is an internationally recognized leader in the medical and surgical treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and nasal obstruction. He is dedicated to providing accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, nasal and sinus disorders. Treatment is personalized to the preference of his patients, as appropriate, and may include oral appliances, CPAP, or minimally-invasive office procedures for the nose and palate. For some, he performs advanced airway reconstructive surgery or implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation. Diagnosis is provided rapidly via home testing devices such as the WatchPAT device.He is dual board-certified in otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine and is highly skilled at assessing and treating the anatomical aspects of sinus & nasal problems, sleep apnea and spectrum of sleep disorders. Dr Jacobowitz' accomplishments include:Secretary of the World Sleep Society - World Sleep Society Governing CouncilChair of the International Surgical Sleep Society of Congress in 2019 in New YorkAssociate editor of the definitive textbook, Sleep Apnea and SnoringThe first in New York to perform hypoglossal neurostimulation sleep apnea and Vivaer, an in-office procedure for nasal obstruction.Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Northwell/Hofstra UniversitySpeaker and course director on sleep, and nasal obstruction, frequently presenting at academic venues in the US, Europe, Central & South America, the Middle East and Australia.Teacher and mentor for MIT students, medical students, and colleagues at his clinic.FDA trial primary investigator for implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation and novel nasal treatmentsEditorial board member and peer reviewer for prestigious academic journalsGraduate of MIT with a SB in Biological SciencesServed as assistant professor in Otolaryngology at Columbia/ New York Presbyterian and Mount Sinai School of MedicineConsultant for Aerin Medical, Livanova PLC, Nyxoah MedicalHonor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck SurgeryFellow Award, American Academy of Sleep MedicineCastle Connolly's Top Doctor (2016-2022), NY Super Doctor, Vitals' Most Compassionate Doctor Procedures performed include:Custom Oral Appliance fittingIn office, advanced snoring treatmentPalatal implants, ablation, contouringIn office Nasal ProceduresVivaer nasal airway remodeling, Clarifix, Turbinate reduction, SeptoplastyIn office Balloon Sinuplastyfor SinusitisDrug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)Lateral pharyngoplasty and Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty, preserving the uvulaNasal reconstructive surgery (nasal valve, septoplasty, turbinate, endoscopic sinus proceduresUPPP, preserving the uvulaPalatal Advancement PharyngoplastyTonsillectomy and AdenoidectomyLingual tonsillectomy (Coblation)Genioglossus AdvancementMidline glossectomy (Coblation)Hyoid suspensionDr Jacobowitz' Publications link:https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=1MwhkgsAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate In the News:Study: Central sleep apnea is common in ticagrelor users post ACS (MDedge | Family Medicine)Transition to In-office Treatments:Sleep (bulletin - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Survery Magazine)3D Face Photos Could be a Sleep Apnea Screening Tool (NeuroscienceNews.com) 16 Ways Your Diet Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep (Taste of Home)New Non-Invasive Technique Promises Hope For Troubled Breathing (CBS New York) Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is More Common When You Have Diabetes (U.S. NEWS)Toward a Better Understanding of Sleep Surgery (Sleep Review Magazine)Questions Over Sleep Apnea Testing on Train Engineers (NBC TV New York)These 6 affordable anti-snoring tools can help you (or your partner) (Yahoo Finance)You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices (NPR)Can You Overdose on Melatonin? How to Determine the Right Dosage for You (Everyday Health)ISST