Eli Grunstein, MD
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Overview
Eli Grunstein, M.D. is the John and De Graaf Woodman Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Assistant Attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian/ Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. He specializes in general Pediatric Otolaryngology, with specific clinical interest in pediatric throat and airway diseases, hyper nasality, and pediatric sinonasal diseases.
Dr. Grunstein received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery residency training at Columbia University Medical Center and The Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, then a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Grunstein is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and is Board Certified in Otolaryngology. He is author or co-author of a number of journal articles and textbook chapters. His current research project is focused on novel ways to prevent intubation related laryngeal injury.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Airway Disorder
- Airway Management
- Airway Reconstruction
- Chronic Ear Infection
- Cleft Lip/Palate Surgery
- Ear Tubes
- Hearing Loss
- Larynx Surgery
- Pediatric Neck Mass
- Sinus Disease
- Sinus Infection
- Sinus Surgery
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Sleep Disorders In Children
- Speech Disorder
- Throat and Voice Problems
- Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Voice & Vocal Cord Surgery
- Voice and Vocal Cord Disorders
Administrative Titles
- John and DeGraaf Woodman Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at CUMC
- Chief, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- John and De Graaf Woodman Endowed Chair
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Gender
- Male
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Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
Amida Care
Cigna
Emblem/GHI
Emblem/HIP
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Fidelis Care
Healthfirst
Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
Medicare
Multiplan
MVP Health Care
RiverSpring
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY CHOICE
WellCare
World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
- Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Residency: 2005 NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical C
- Fellowship: Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, WA
- Fellowship: 2006 Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology