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Dr. Neil Prufer, MD
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Dr. Neil Prufer, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Neil Prufer, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 47
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Neil Prufer, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Prufer graduated from Boston University in 2005 and completed a residency at SUNY Downstate / Long Island College Hospital. Dr. Neil Prufer, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Prufer has experience treating conditions like Vocal Cord Polyp, Vocal Cord Nodule, Enlarged Turbinates, Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia), Chronic Sinusitis, Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinitis, Head and Neck Cancer, Chronic Laryngitis, Earwax Buildup, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Nosebleed, Pharyngitis, Throat Pain, Sinusitis, Pharyngolaryngitis and Conductive Hearing Loss among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Prufer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Prufer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Prufer is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vocal Cord Polyp
Vocal Cord Nodule
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Vocal Cord Polyp
Vocal Cord Nodule
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Enlarged Turbinates
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Chronic Sinusitis
Laryngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Head and Neck Cancer
Chronic Laryngitis
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Nosebleed
Pharyngitis
Throat Pain
Sinusitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Tonsillitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Outer Ear Infection
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Cholesteatoma
Dizziness
Vertigo
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Tongue-Tie
Cervical Vertigo
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Tonsillitis
Headache
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Mixed Hearing Loss
Acute Pharyngitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Tinnitus
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Acute Tonsillitis
Dysphagia
Acute Respiratory Infection
Adenoiditis
Perforated Eardrum
Loss of Smell and Taste
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Nasal Polyp
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Desensitization
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Otitis Media
Acute Sinusitis
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Rhinoseptoplasty
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Adenoidectomy
Suppurative Otitis Media
TMJ
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Ear Tube Placement
Balloon Sinuplasty
Tonsillectomy
Chronic Pharyngitis
Ear Cancer
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Postnasal Drip
Oral Cancer
Meniere's Disease
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Laryngitis
Age Related Hearing Loss
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Geographic Tongue
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hypoglossal Nerve Disorder
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Nonobliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otosclerosis
Parosmia
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Myringotomy
Oral Cancer Screening
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sleep Study
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • HIP
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Aetna
    Select
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 ENT and Allergy Associates LLP
    101 Broadway Apt 201, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  2. 2 Mount Sinai Hospital
    2510 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102

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Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Neil Prufer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prufer's profile.

Dr. Prufer frequently treats the following conditions: Vocal Cord Polyp, Vocal Cord Nodule, Enlarged Turbinates, Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia), Chronic Sinusitis, Laryngitis, Chronic Rhinitis, Head and Neck Cancer, Chronic Laryngitis, Earwax Buildup, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Nosebleed, Pharyngitis, Throat Pain, Sinusitis, Pharyngolaryngitis and Conductive Hearing Loss. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Neil Prufer, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, NYU Langone Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Mount Sinai Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Neil Prufer, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Boston University
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • SUNY Downstate / Long Island College Hospital
    2006
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • SUNY Downstate / Long Island College Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    2011
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

  • Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY

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