Otolaryngology in NYC

About Dr. Neil Sperling

NEIL M. SPERLING, MD

Dr. Neil Sperling is a distinguished specialist in hearing restoration surgery and otolaryngology in NYC, dedicated to providing expert hearing healthcare. His approach begins with a personalized and precise identification of the cause of hearing loss, followed by facilitating the optimal solution for each individual. This process may include hearing restoration surgery, implanted hearing devices, and advanced hearing technologies to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient.

Medical Director of Hearing Healthcare and Technologies, Department of Otolaryngology, Lenox Hill Hospital

Dr. Sperling, Medical Director of Hearing Healthcare at Lenox Hill Hospital, is a former president of the New York Otological Society and has held teaching positions at SUNY-Downstate and Weill Cornell. He also teaches internationally at the Causse Ear Hospital in France. A graduate of New York Medical College, he completed his residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and a fellowship in Otologic surgery at the Minnesota Ear Clinic. Since 1991, Dr. Sperling has focused on hearing disorders and hearing restoration. He is an author and editor in medical publications and a leading Otologist in NYC, dedicated to providing expert patient care.

More About Dr. Sperling

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology

Education

Medical School – New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine, with honors
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Residency in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
University of Minnesota, The Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, Fellowship in Otologic Surgery

Dr. Sperling can be seen with international colleagues at the 23rd International Otology Course, France, 2023.

Hospital Affiliations

Northwell Health
Lenox Hill Hospital
Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
Lenox Health Greenwich Village

Awards and Publications

New York’s Best Doctors by New York Magazine
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area

Professional Memberships

American Neurotology Society
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Admissions Committee of the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. May 2021 – Present

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Titles

Associate Professor Otolaryngology, Zucker School of Medicine
Medical Director Hearing Healthcare and Technologies, Lenox Hill Hospital
Adjunct Associate Professor Otolaryngology, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

Lectures & Podcasts

Cochlear Implantation versus Stapedotomy in Advanced Otosclerosis. University of Colorado Ultimate Midwinter Conference. Vail, Colorado. January 30, 2024
Invited Lecturer & Panel Leader, International Otology Course. Jean Causse Ear Clinic. Beziers, France. June 2003 – 2017, 2023
Faculty Lecture: The Future of Implantable Auditory Devices. Implantable Auditory Devices Update 2023. Lenox Hill Hospital. New York, NY. March 11, 2023
Invited Lecturer: Update of Primary and Revision Stapes Surgery. 52nd Brazilian Congress of Otolaryngology. Porto Alegre, Brazil. November 17, 2022
Evaluator, 2021 National Medical-Legal Mock Trial Tournament; Hosted by The Maurice A. Deane School of Law and the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. October 9, 2021
Invited Panel Member: Revision Stapedectomy Expert panel discussion. LION International Virtual Otology Conference. May 18 – 19, 2020
Life Lessons from Ear Surgery. Invited Speaker. George Washington University Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds. November 9, 2020.
Middle Ear Anatomy and Ossicular Reconstruction. Resident Temporal Bone Training Course. Northwell Otolaryngology Resident Training August 17, 2020
Becoming a Hearing Healthcare Advocate. The pivotal role of the otolaryngologist and audiologist. Invited speaker. SUNY-Downstate Department of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds. October 3, 2019
Totally Implantable Auditory Devices. Invited Speaker. Implantable Auditory Devices Update 2019. University Club of New York. New York, NY. March 30, 2019

Expertise

Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
Otolaryngology Surgery
Ear Pain
Ear Surgery
Otitis Media
Cochlear Implantation
Otosclerosis
Cholesteatoma

Ear Drum Perforation
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
Stapedectomy
Stapedectomy Using Laser
Tympanoplasty
Reconstruction of Ossicular Chain
Hearing Loss
Sudden Hearing Loss

Conductive Hearing Loss
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Implantation
Hearing Aid Consultation
Balance Problem
Dizziness
Vertigo
Meniere’s Disease
Tinnitus

Read an excerpt from Implantable Auditory Devices on Extended-Wear Hearing Technology.

NYOG proudly announces the publication of a textbook by Dr. Neil Sperling.

Otosclerosis: Diagnosis, Evaluation, Pathology, Surgical Techniques, and Outcomes

by Chris de Souza, Marcos V. Goycoolea, Neil M. Sperling

Excerpts from Dr. Conrad Fischer’s book “ Routine Miracles”

(Kaplan Publishing, 2009)

“If you want a physician of intensely high skill who can operate through a keyhole slit a few millimeters across and replace the minute ossicles of the ear with titanium parts, then you go see Dr Sperling.” p. 132

In the words of the author Dr. Conrad Fischer: “His patients call Dr. Sperling a miracle worker. I interviewed a dozen of them, and far more than one, even the calmest among them, say the same thing in the same words.” p. 132

With respect to otosclerosis surgery, one patient is quoted in the book as follows: “…in an hour, fifteen years of misery were stopped. I came off the table, and my life was restored back to me. It was instantaneous. I went into the hospital cut off and separate….I left the hospital on the same day happy. I felt like I rejoined the world, but I guess it is better to say that world rejoined me.” p.137

“… I gave away my hearing aids.” p. 137

Another patient who underwent hearing restoration surgery for congenital hearing loss surgery is quoted: “When I came off the table, I could hear everything. It is like living your whole life thinking there was only one dimension, then you find out all of a sudden there are three dimensions that everyone knew about but you did not. In an instant, my entire concept of normal changed.” p.142

Recent Awards and Accolades

     Excellent  
     Based on 15 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   VHW WRESTLING LONG ISLAND 
 2024-06-26
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Sperling performed Stapedectomy on me June 6th 2024. The surgery was done on my right ear only and already I can hear so much better.  I’m very thankful for him and to god for blessing him with the skills to help so many people.   The work that he does is life changing and I cannot thank him enough.
  
 
       
   Hilary Valente 
 2024-05-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had two stapedectomy surgeries performed by Dr. Sperling, I can’t recommend him enough. He is calm, kind, patient and full of knowledge. I’m so beyond grateful for him as he saved my hearing from deteriorating over time. Both surgeries I recovered quickly and well. Thank you Dr. Sperling!
  
 
       
   tonyn nyc 
 2024-02-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great surgeon.
Had a stapedectomy with him and it went very well.
Highly skilled with nice bedside manners.
Thank you.
  
 
       
   Estefany Dejesus 
 2023-08-31
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Sperling is the best of the bestest! He is patient, kind, informative, and is very attentive to any concerns you may have. He has been my ENT doctor since the age of 2 and has been exceptional ever since! I never write any reviews for anything but he definitely does. Thank you for being great throughout all of these years! My mom and I appreciate all that you do for the partial deaf community.
  
 
       
   Fayek Habib 
 2023-06-24
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
  
 
       
   Tish Perez 
 2023-02-28
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Sperling is an extremely talented Doctor/surgeon. He is very patient and kind. He speaks to you , not at you. Dr. Sperling is so full of knowledge , and he takes his time to explains everything thoroughly. His office staff are all as kind and helpful as he . Wish I was able to give more than 5 stars
  
 
       
   Raya Alchukr 
 2022-10-02
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had a Tympanoplasty in my right ear after years of suffering - Dr. Sperling not only did an awesome job, but he was honest and compassionate from day one. He is one of the best surgeons, and I'm very thankful to him and his team for the sounds I hear each day.
  
 
       
   Michelle Derby 
 2022-08-31
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wish I had the option to give more than 5 stars! Dr. Sperling is the absolute BEST and completely gave me my quality of life back. I feel so blessed that Dr. Sperling came into my life! I could not recommend him more.
  
 
       
   Ny America 
 2021-06-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. He is number one doctor

About Dr. Neil Sperling

NEIL M. SPERLING, MD