Orthopedic Specialists of New York

Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh, a board-certified otolaryngologist and physician scientist with a distinction in research, specializes in head and neck surgery and reconstruction with a particular expertise in skin cancers. He joins Northwell after 27 years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the director of Laboratory of Epithelial Cancer Biology and founder and co-director of the Advanced Skin Cancer Management and Prevention Program. A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Singh has served on the AJCC staging and NCCN guideline committees. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 30 book chapters, and several textbooks, including one of the leading textbooks in head and neck oncology. He has delivered over 500 lectures worldwide. Additionally, as an NIH-funded researcher, he developed a novel antineoplastic compound that is currently being codeveloped with a pharmaceutical company for human use.Dr. Singh has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, the experience from which has allowed him to develop innovative surgical approaches that have significantly enhanced outcomes for the many common head and neck oncological and reconstructive procedures such as thyroidectomy, neck dissection, and oral cavity and scalp reconstruction. His combined expertise in cancer ablation and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery enables him to optimize cancer treatment while achieving excellent cosmetic and functional results for his patients. Dr. Singh values the doctor-patient relationship, treating every patient as he would a family member. He has developed evidence-based strategies to enhance this relationship, emphasizing effective communication and care among all team members. By prioritizing holistic care and collaborative approaches, Dr. Singh aims to ensure that each patient feels valued and supported throughout their treatment journey.

Judd H. Fastenberg, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive sinus and endoscopic skull base surgery. He treats disorders including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal obstruction, chronic nasal drainage, sinonasal malignancies, and skull base and orbital tumors.Inspired by his surgeon father, Dr. Fastenberg knew he wanted to become a physician at a young age. "I was always so fascinated with surgery," he says. "Now I see that it's such a cognitive and technical challenge-and I love that. Every day is something different."Dr. Fastenberg received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He then completed residency training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. In 2019, Dr. Fastenberg joined Northwell and began working alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in neurosurgery, ophthalmology and medical oncology. The leading-edge procedures Dr. Fastenberg performs are done mainly through the nose, which means no scarring-and a much faster and easier recovery for patients, who in the past would have needed major surgery and extensive hospitalization. Dr. Fastenberg is an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and he has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He's also an active member of the North American Skull Base Society and the American Rhinologic Society.As much as Dr. Fastenberg enjoys the challenges of surgery, it's the impact he can have on a patient's life that drives him. "I really care about my patients," he says. "The fact that I can fix a problem for someone and make them feel better is the best part."