Dr. Zachary Schwam, MD

Dr. Zachary Schwam, MD

Neuro-Otologist
2052 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY
PLEASE NOTE: If your issue is related to hearing, tinnitus, or ear pressure symptoms, we will try to obtain a hearing test at the time of your appointment. If you would like to ensure a hearing test is possible at the time of your visit, please call the office to coordinate. Dr. Schwam is a surgeon specializing in management of hearing loss and disorders of the temporal bone (ear), with a special focus on acoustic neuroma (also known as vestibular schwannoma), glomus tumors (head and neck paragangliomas), cerebrospinal fluid (brain fluid) leaks, and facial nerve disorders. Dr. Schwam has extensive experience in removing cancers of the ear and performing minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for tympanoplasty (ear drum repair), ossicular chain reconstruction (rebuilding the bones of hearing), stapedectomy for otosclerosis, and removal of cholesteatomas. Dr. Schwam works extensively with the department's audiology team to restore hearing via cochlear implant and bone conduction implant (BAHA) surgery. As an author of numerous textbook chapters and research articles, Dr. Schwam has been invited to lecture at various local, national, and international courses and conferences. He has received several awards for teaching as voted on by the medical students, residents, and department faculty. Dr. Schwam received his medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) in the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Schwam then stayed on to receive two-year subspecialty training in neurotology and lateral skull base surgery, working closely with the neurosurgery team to manage complex pathology and achieve excellent patient outcomes.
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Overall rating

4.00

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Zachary Schwam

PLEASE NOTE: If your issue is related to hearing, tinnitus, or ear pressure symptoms, we will try to obtain a hearing test at the time of your appointment. If you would like to ensure a hearing test is possible at the time of your visit, please call the office to coordinate. Dr. Schwam is a surgeon specializing in management of hearing loss and disorders of the temporal bone (ear), with a special focus on acoustic neuroma (also known as vestibular schwannoma), glomus tumors (head and neck paragangliomas), cerebrospinal fluid (brain fluid) leaks, and facial nerve disorders. Dr. Schwam has extensive experience in removing cancers of the ear and performing minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for tympanoplasty (ear drum repair), ossicular chain reconstruction (rebuilding the bones of hearing), stapedectomy for otosclerosis, and removal of cholesteatomas. Dr. Schwam works extensively with the department's audiology team to restore hearing via cochlear implant and bone conduction implant (BAHA) surgery. As an author of numerous textbook chapters and research articles, Dr. Schwam has been invited to lecture at various local, national, and international courses and conferences. He has received several awards for teaching as voted on by the medical students, residents, and department faculty. Dr. Schwam received his medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) in the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Schwam then stayed on to receive two-year subspecialty training in neurotology and lateral skull base surgery, working closely with the neurosurgery team to manage complex pathology and achieve excellent patient outcomes.

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Popular visit reasons

ENT Emergency Visit
Ear Drainage / Discharge
Ear Infection
Ear Pain
Ear Wax Cleaning
Hearing Problems
Rhinorrhea
Sinus Problems / Sinusitis
ENT Emergency Visit
Ear Drainage / Discharge
Ear Infection
Ear Pain

Office locations

Mount Sinai Doctors (1 of 2)
2052 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306
Mount Sinai Doctors - West 59th Street (2 of 2)
425 W 59th St, 10th Fl, New York, NY 10019
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Neurotology (American Board of Otolaryngology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Yale University School of Medicine: Nathanson Michael H MD, Doctor of Medicine
  • Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1871956821

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4.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Zachary Schwam has 2 office locations, including in New York and Staten Island, view full addresses on Dr. Schwam's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Zachary Schwam have?

Dr. Zachary Schwam is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and Neurotology (American Board of Otolaryngology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Zachary Schwam?

Dr. Zachary Schwam frequently sees patients for ENT Emergency Visit, Ear Pain, Ear Wax Cleaning, Hearing Problems, and Sinus Problems / Sinusitis. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Zachary Schwam on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Zachary Schwam speak?

Dr. Zachary Schwam speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Zachary Schwam in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Zachary Schwam. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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