Dr. Salvatore Caruana, MD
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55 y/o
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Dr. Salvatore Caruana, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 21 years. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat and otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.Read his story
Columbia University Medical Center Otolaryngology
180 Fort Washington Ave Fl 7
New York, NY 10032Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health Net
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Top Care Areas
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Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
very high
more than 99% of peers
Head and Neck Surgery
very high
more than 99% of peers
Head and Neck Cancer
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Dr. Caruana's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Caruana "Dr. Salvatore Caruana is the Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. He is a widely respected head and neck surgeon in the forefront of the surgical treatment of tumors of the mouth pharynx, larynx and sinuses, parathyroid surgery, thyroid gland, and salivary glands. He is a pioneer in laser microsurgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Caruana is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Caruana graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His general surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center was followed by a residency in Otolaryngology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then completed an NIH funded two-and-a-half-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Caruana's peer-reviewed research has included work centering upon the biological nature of several head and neck cancers and on the role of viruses in malignancies of the paranasal sinuses."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Caruana "We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. "
2 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
84 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gum Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Jaw Fracture
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukoplakia
- Lip Cancer
- Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Osteosarcoma
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
- Sore Throat
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Wheezing
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44 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adenoidectomy
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Laser Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Facial Bone
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
- Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Glossectomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Tear Duct Surgery
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Uvulectomy
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of New York UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1989
- St Vincents Hospital And Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1999
- Ny Eye And Ear InfirmResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
- Meml Sloan Kettering Canc CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1997
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Caruana has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Korean
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Caruana accepts 37 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- EmblemHealthEmblem HealthGHI PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOPathway Enhanced Guided AccessPrism Blue Priority EPO
- Fidelis CareFidelis Care HMO
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health NetMedicaidMedicare Advantage PFFS
- HealthFirst
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- Locals (any local)
- MagnaCareMagnaCare PPO
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health Care
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- QualCare
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSMedicaidNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
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