Dr. Steven Hemmerdinger M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1055 Saw Mill River Road Suite 101 Ardsley New York, 10502Rating
3/5
About
General otolaryngology practice treating adults and children of all ages who present with disorders of the ear and hearing, sinus and sleep apnea, voice and swallow, head and neck including endocrine and salivary glands. Main office location in Ardsley, NY but satellite locations throughout Hudson Valley. Hospital privileges actively maintained at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY and surgical privileges at White Plains Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Education and Training
New York University School of Medicine
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 2002
New York University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Dr. Steven Hemmerdinger M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can I have reduced taste sensation during a sinus infection?
Yes this is very typical. Most of your sense of flavor comes from smell. READ MORE
Is it possible to experience nasal blockage after a slight blow to the nose?
Yes it could. Give to about 5 days for the swelling to subside. READ MORE
Are nasal sprays safe for those who smoke?
Not everyone's response to nasal sprays can be predicted, but I would not hesitate to try it due to smoking. The type of nasal spray is also a question, nasal decongestants versus a nasal steroid. READ MORE
What is the hissing sound I am hearing in my ears?
It's called tinnitus. It is technically being produced by the sound receptors in the ear. You need to see an ENT and have a hearing test as well. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of strep throat?
Symptoms don't necessarily differentiate between strep and a viral infection. Sometimes, a whitish coating over the tonsil will be a sign of strep, but a culture is really the only way to tell apart. READ MORE
Why shouldn't I use cotton swabs?
You might be pushing the wax further in. Some people get lucky but you are better having them professionally cleaned. And the problem may not even be wax buildup. READ MORE
Can you get strep throat without tonsils?
It’s rare but yes. And sometimes tonsil tissue remains. READ MORE
Why was I prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection? Don't I need drops?
It depends on type and location of ear infection. Outer ear infections are treated with drops, middle ear infections are treated with pills. READ MORE
Alzheimer's and loss of smell?
Actually that is very common. So much so that some people use smell loss as an early sign of dementia. Maybe worth looking for a nasal cause, but it's probably connected. READ MORE
Strange taste in mouth after strep throat--is this normal?
Normal. Avoidance purely for subjective means. Probably within 7-10 days after infection. READ MORE
I had a balloon sinuplasty and symptoms are coming back. Do I need it again?
The sinus opening could narrow again or you might have problems not addressed by simple sinuplasty. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Position at Westchester Institute for Human Development -
- Assistant Professor at New York Medical College -
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Deviated Septum
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
Treatments
- Sinus, Head and Neck, Laryngology and Voice, Hearing Loss, Pediatric and Adult
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
What do you attribute your success to?
Residency training at New York University Medical Center, particularly Bellevue Hospital. Provided excellent education in all areas of otolaryngology and instilled surgical independence and confidence.
Teaching and speaking
Teaching and surgical training of residents from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary as well as staffing the otolaryngology clinic at the Westchester Medical Center.
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending Time with Family, Reading, Tennis, Skiing
Favorite professional publications
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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