Dr. Lawrence Lustig
Dr. Lawrence Lustig is an ENT specialist in New York, New York, known for otology, neurotology and cochlear implants.
Dr. Lawrence Lustig is an ENT specialist practicing in New York, New York. He is known for otology, neurotology, hearing loss and cochlear implants.
Howard W. Smith Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Otolaryngologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia since July 1, 2014.
About Dr. Lawrence Lustig
- Full Name: Lawrence R. Lustig, MD
- Credentials: MD
- Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Subspecialty: Neurotology (ear and skull base)
- New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients (NewYork-Presbyterian)
- Patients: Treats adults and children
- Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
- NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).
Address and Contact
ColumbiaDoctors, CUIMC / Harkness Pavilion
- Address: 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Harkness Pavilion Suite 8-850, New York, NY 10032
ColumbiaDoctors Midtown
- Address: 51 West 51st Street, New York, NY
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Cochlear implantation
- Chronic ear infections, tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy
- Cholesteatoma
- Otosclerosis and stapedectomy
- Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) and skull base tumors
- Balance disorders, dizziness and facial nerve disorders
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: BA in Microbiology, University of California, Berkeley
- Medical School: MD, University of California, San Francisco
- Internship: Surgery, UCSF, 1992 to 1993
- Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, UCSF, 1992 to 1997
- Fellowship: Otology, neurotology and skull base surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 1999
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Board Certifications: Otolaryngology; Neurotology
- Hospital Affiliation: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Past Appointments: Associate professor, Johns Hopkins (Listening Center and cochlear implant team); UCSF 2004 to 2014, Chief of Otology and Neurotology and Director of the Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center
Insurance
Columbia asks patients to contact the doctor’s office directly to verify that a particular insurance plan is accepted.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- More than 125 peer-reviewed articles; co-editor of Clinical Neurotology: Diagnosing and Managing Disorders of Hearing, Balance and the Facial Nerve
- Runs a research lab exploring cochlear gene therapy for genetic hearing loss
- Member of the American Otological Society, American Auditory Society, Association for Research in Otolaryngology, American Neurotology Society and North American Skull Base Society
- George T. Nager, MD Award for Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins (2001); NIDCD Clinician Scientist Training award
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Lawrence Lustig known for?
Dr. Lawrence Lustig is known for otology, neurotology, hearing loss and cochlear implants.
Where does Dr. Lawrence Lustig practice?
He practices with ColumbiaDoctors at Harkness Pavilion, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, and at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown.
How can I book with Dr. Lawrence Lustig?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.
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