Dr. Anil Lalwani

Dr. Anil Lalwani is an ENT specialist practicing in New York, New York. He is known for otology, neurotology, cochlear implants and hearing restoration.

Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Mechanical Engineering, Vice Chair for Research, Co-Director of the Columbia Cochlear Implant Program and Associate Dean for Student Research at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

About Dr. Anil Lalwani

Full Name: Anil K. Lalwani, MD
Credentials: MD
Specialty: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Subspecialty: Neurotology
Other Role: Medical Director of Perioperative Services, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New Patients: Listed as accepting new patients (Columbia)
Patients: Treats adults and children
Telehealth: Virtual visits offered (Columbia)
NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

ColumbiaDoctors, Harkness Pavilion

Address: 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Harkness Pavilion HP818, New York, NY 10032
Office Phone: 212-305-3319 (from his 2025 CV)

ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One

Address: 1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604

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 and middle ear implants
Chronic ear disease and cholesteatoma
Otosclerosis
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence
Acoustic neuroma, glomus tumors and other skull base tumors; gamma knife therapy
Facial nerve disorders, Meniere’s disease and dizziness

Education and Training

Medical School: MD, University of Michigan Medical School, 1985
Internship: General and Thoracic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center
Residency: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, UCSF, 1991
Fellowship: Neurotology and skull base surgery, UCSF
Research Training: Senior Staff Fellow, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIH)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Board Certifications: Otolaryngology; Neurotology
Hospital Affiliations: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center; NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center; NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
Past Appointments: UCSF faculty 1994 to 2003; Mendik Foundation Professor and Chair of Otolaryngology, NYU School of Medicine, 2003 to 2009

Insurance

Plans shown on Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian profiles (verified September 30, 2026). Plans may not be accepted at every location:

Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
Amida Care
Cigna
ElderServe
Emblem/GHI
Medicare Managed Care
Medicaid Managed Care
Essential Plan

Insurance participation varies by location and plan type and can change. Confirm coverage with the practice or your insurer before booking.

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

Author of more than 180 peer-reviewed articles; Section Editor of Triological Society Best Practice in The Laryngoscope
Author or editor of Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the textbook Pediatric Otology and Neurotology
Served on the FDA Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Panel (2019 to 2023) and the NIDCD Advisory Council (2021 to 2026)
ARO Innovator Award in Clinical Science (2026)
Research on hearing genes, gene transfer for hearing disorders and music with cochlear implants

Reviews and Ratings

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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. Anil Lalwani known for?

Dr. Anil Lalwani is known for otology, neurotology, cochlear implants and hearing restoration.

Where does Dr. Anil Lalwani practice?

He practices with ColumbiaDoctors at Harkness Pavilion in upper Manhattan, at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown and at NewYork-Presbyterian The One in White Plains.

How can I book with Dr. Anil Lalwani?

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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Dr. Anil Lalwani