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Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 65
Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD
4.9 (316 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Parsippany, NJ.
Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD
4.9 (316 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 65
Parsippany, NJ
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Parsippany, NJ.

About

Dr. Wirtshafter graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1986 and completed a residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital Ctr, Otolaryngology.Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Parsippany, NJ and has 38 years experience. Dr. Wirtshafter currently practices at ENT and Allergy Associates - Parsippany and are affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Saint Clare's Denville Hospital. Dr. Wirtshafter has experience treating conditions like Chronic Rhinitis and Dizziness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wirtshafter received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 316 times. Dr. Wirtshafter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wirtshafter is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Rhinitis
Dizziness
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Chronic Rhinitis
Dizziness
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Chronic Sinusitis
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Vertigo
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Desensitization
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adenoiditis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Laryngitis
Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Nasopharyngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Down Syndrome
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Facial Nerve Disorder
Geographic Tongue
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Malignant Otitis Externa
Nose Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Parosmia
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Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngolaryngitis
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Swimmer's Ear
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • GHI CBP
  • Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Select
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Empire Hospital
  • OMNIA HMO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Hospital Advantage EPO
    Local Value Network POS Plus
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Liberty
    Freedom
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 ENT and Allergy Associates - Parsippany
    900 Lanidex Plz Ste 300, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wirtshafter
4.9
Based on 316 Reviews
5 Stars (291)
4 Stars (16)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Oct 22, 2024
Very thorough, professional and personable at the same time. Time sensitive, which I appreciate!
Robynn Meehan, Nurse Manager, Wellness Pediatrics — Oct 22, 2024
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center Postgraduate Residency in Surgery, Bronx, NY, 2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Municipal Hospital Ctr, Otolaryngology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wirtshafter's profile.

Dr. Wirtshafter frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Rhinitis and Dizziness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Saint Clare's Denville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Wirtshafter, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Saint Clare's Denville Hospital

    25 Pocono Rd, Denville, NJ