Joel E. Portnoy, MD

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Primary Specialties

Adult Ear, Nose and Throat, Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat, Voice and Swallowing
Languages Spoken:

English

About Joel Portnoy, MD

Dr. Joel E. Portnoy, a Long Island native, attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse New York, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He then completed his fellowship in Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Dr. Portnoy is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery. His advanced training makes him among the only experts on Long Island specializing in the art and science of caring for the human voice. Dr. Portnoy is affiliated with the North Shore/ Long Island Jewish Healthcare System. Dr. Portnoy specializes in the care of the professional voice, voice restoration and the treatment of other complex adult and pediatric voice and swallowing disorders in addition to treating other general ear, nose and throat problems.

Dr. Portnoy is also affiliated with the American Laryngological Association, New York Laryngological Society, American Academy of Geriatric Otolaryngology.

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Insurances Accepted Aetna, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Open Choice Access EPO, Aetna PPO, ArchCare (NY), BC/BS Empire HMO, BC/BS Empire NY, BC/BS HealthPlus (NY), BC/BS HealthPlus Gatekeeper (NY), Centivo, Cigna, Cigna HMO, PPO, POS, Cigna Medicare, Cigna Open Access Plus, Connecticare, Elderplan (NY), EmblemHealth GHI, Empire BCBS POS, EPO, Indemnity, Empire BCBS PPO, Empire Plan (UHC), Fidelis (NY), Fidelis Essential (NY), Fidelis Medicaid / CHP (NY), Fidelis Medicare (NY), Hamaspik (NY), HealthCare Partners IPA (NY), HealthFirst (NY), Healthfirst Medicare PPO, HealthSmart WTC, HIP, HIP ID, HIP Montefiore CMO, HIP Montefiore CMO ID, Local 1199, Magnacare, Medicare, Multiplan/PHCS, Northwell Direct (NY), OSCAR (NY), Oxford Freedom, Partners Direct Health, Partners Health Plan (NY), Railroad Medicare, Railroad Medicare NJ, SELF / PATIENT PAY TIME OF SERVICE, Tricare, Tricare HMO, Tricare PPO, UHC Oxf Liberty, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Commercial (HMO,PPO,POS), US Family Health, Wellcare HMO/Medicare, WTC Health For Heroes

Affiliations LIJ Medical Center (Northwell), North Shore University Hospital (Northwell), St. Francis Hospital (CHS), Mount Sinai Hospital

Education

Medical School

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Internship

Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency

Otolaryngology, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Fellowship

Laryngology, Drexel University College of Medicine

Comments

4.9out of 5(815 Ratings, 222 Comments)

Mar 21, 2025
Both the staff and Doctor were courteous and efficient. My questions were answered. I wish it would be easier to get an appointment.
Mar 21, 2025
Have been a patient for 9 years. Dr Portnoy is a first ballot, unanimous vote Hall of Famer.
Mar 20, 2025
Dr Portnoy is simply amazing. Cannot recommend him enough.
Mar 5, 2025
Dr portnoy is a very attentive and caring physician