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About Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, FAAOA

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Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD, FAASM, FAAOA is an internationally recognized leader in the medical and surgical treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and nasal obstruction.Ìý

He is dedicated to providing accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, nasal and sinus disorders.Ìý Treatment is personalized to the preference of his patients, as appropriate, and may include oral appliances, CPAP, or minimally-invasive office procedures for the and palate.Ìý For some, he performs advanced airway reconstructive surgery or implantable . Diagnosis is provided rapidly via home testing devices such as the .

He is dual board-certified in otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine and is highly skilled at assessing and treating the anatomical aspects of sinus & nasal problems, sleep apnea and spectrum of sleep disorders.

Dr Jacobowitz’ Accomplishments Include:

• Chair of the Sleep Disorders Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
• Secretary of the World Sleep Society -

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• Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Northwell/Hofstra University
• Speaker and course director on sleep, and nasal obstruction, frequently presenting at academic venues in the US, Europe, Central & South America, the Middle East and Australia.
• Teacher and mentor for MIT students, medical students, and colleagues at his clinic.
• FDA trial primary investigator for implantable hypoglossal neurostimulation and novel nasal treatments
• Editorial board member and peer reviewer for prestigious academic journals
• Graduate of MIT with a SB in Biological Sciences
• Served as assistant professor in Otolaryngology at Columbia/ New York Presbyterian and Mount Sinai School of Medicine
• Consultant for Aerin Medical (former), Livanova PLC, Nyxoah (former), Zsquare, Deerfield Management
• Distinguished service and Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• Fellow Award, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor (2016-2023), NY Super Doctor, Vitals’ Most Compassionate Doctor

Procedures Performed Include:

• Custom Oral Appliance fitting (Prosomnus Evo, TAP, Respire, Dynaflex, Herbst)
• In office, advanced snoring treatment
  • Palatal implants, ablation, contouring, barbed sutures
• In office Nasal Procedures
  • , Clarifix, Turbinate reduction, Septoplasty
  • In office Balloon SinuplastyÌýfor Sinusitis
• Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
• Lateral Pharyngoplasty, Barbed Reposition Pharyngoplasty (BRP), and Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty (ESP), preserving the uvula
• Nasal reconstructive surgery (nasal valve, septoplasty, turbinate, endoscopic sinus procedures
• UPPP, preserving the uvula
• Palatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty
• Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
• Lingual tonsillectomy (Coblation)
• Midline glossectomy (Coblation)
• Hyoid suspension

Dr. Jacobowitz’ Publications link:

In the News:

• (HuffPost.com)
• (DocWireNews.com)
• (Sleepopolis.com)
• (Bulletin - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Magazine)
• (HCP Live)
• (Businesswire)
• (Sleep Review Magazine)
• If You Do This at Night, Your Heart Disease Risk Soars (Bestlifeonline)
• (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
• (Yahoo)
• (MDedge | Family Medicine)
• (Bulletin - American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Survery Magazine)
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• (Taste of Home)
• (CBS New York)Ìý
• (U.S. NEWS)
• (Sleep Review Magazine)
• (NBC TV New York)
• (Yahoo Finance)
• (NPR)
• (Everyday Health)
• (Sleep Review Magazine)
• (Sleep Review Magazine)
• (Sleep Review Magazine)
• Dr. Ofer Jacobowitz on the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Heart DiseaseÌý(DocWireNews)
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Society Memberships:

• International Surgical Sleep Society, Founding Member, and Chair 2019 International Meeting
• American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
  • Member, General & Sleep Clinical Advisory Committee
  • Chair elect, Media and Public Relations Committee
  • Member, Regent National Registry Advisory Committee
  • Expert Representative, FDA Panel on Digital Technologies for Sleep Disordered Breathing
  • Past Vice Chair, Medical Devices & Drugs CommitteeÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
  • Past Member, Medical Devices & Drugs Committee
  • Chair, Sleep Disorders Committee
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • Member, Payer Policy Review Committee
  • Expert Member, Outcome Measures Task Force for Adult OSA
  • Former National Chair, Sleep-related Breathing Disorders Section
  • Former National Chair, All Membership Sections
  • Section leader, Future of Sleep Medicine Expert Task Force
• World Sleep Society, governing council member, secretary and International Guidelines Committee section sleep-related breathing disorders section chair
• American Rhinological Society, Member
• International Sleep Science Technology Association, Secretary
• New York State Society of Sleep Medicine, Member
• European Academy of Sleep Medicine, member
• La Sociedad Iberoamericana de Cirugía de Sueno, founding member
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, member