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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 57
Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD
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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fresh Meadows, NY.
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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 57
Fresh Meadows, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fresh Meadows, NY.

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Dr. Alcaraz graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Fresh Meadows, NY and has 31 years experience. Dr. Alcaraz currently practices at ENT and Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Alcaraz has experience treating conditions like Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Earwax Buildup among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alcaraz received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Alcaraz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alcaraz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alcaraz is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
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Uvulectomy

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  1. 1 ENT and Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows
    16303 Horace Harding Expy Fl 3, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alcaraz's profile.

Dr. Alcaraz frequently treats the following conditions: Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Earwax Buildup. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

  • Long Island Jewish Forest Hills

    102 01 66 Rd, Forest Hills, NY

  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center

    45 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY