About Dr. Leventhal
Dr. Leventhal

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Dr. Leventhal graduated with high honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his medical degree from UMDNJ, graduating first in his class. He then completed his surgical internship and residency in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Following residency, Dr. Leventhal went on to receive advanced fellowship training in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at New York University in New York City.

Dr. Leventhal has been inducted into several honor societies throughout all levels of his training, including Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. He has published numerous original articles in peer reviewed Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery journals. In addition, he has authored multiple book chapters in the area of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Leventhal has presented papers at regional and national meetings and has been invited to lecture other physicians at various medical courses.

 

Dr. Leventhal is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

Areas of special interest include sinus surgery and surgical treatments to improve nasal breathing. Dr. Leventhal’s extensive training provides him with unique expertise in surgery of the nose both to improve breathing and to improve appearance (rhinoplasty). He also uses state-of-the-art techniques including 3D Cat Scan image guided endoscopic sinus surgery and balloon sinuplasty. Dr. Leventhal was involved with the initial research studies during the early development of the balloon sinuplasty technique.

His other areas of interest include reconstructive surgery following the removal of skin cancers and facial rejuvenation using Botox and injectable fillers. In addition, Dr. Leventhal provides care for patients with general ear, nose and throat disorders.

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Specialties

Special Interests  

  • Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Endoscopic & Balloon Sinus Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery & Rejuvenation

Education & Training  

Medical School

  • UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    2004

Residency

  • Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA
    Residency in ENT / Otolaryngology

Fellowship

  • New York UniversityNew York, NY
    Fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Languages Spoken  

  • English