Columbia Airway Program
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Airway stenosis can dramatically impact your quality of life by making it harder to breathe and speak. Because this condition can affect different parts of your airway, diagnosis and treatment may require help from different specialists. Our multidisciplinary Airway Program leverages the skills and experience of surgical experts from across Columbia to provide personalized and effective care.
What is Airway Stenosis?
Upper airway Stenosis is a narrowing of the structures that connect your throat to your lungs, which includes:
- Pharynx (throat)
- Larynx (voice box)
- Trachea (windpipe)
- Bronchial tubes and bronchioles
This typically leads to a problem with your breathing. Depending on the severity and location of the narrowing, airway stenosis can also cause stridor (high-pitched wheezing), raspy breathing, or difficulty swallowing or speaking.
Who We Treat
We treat patients with airway stenosis and related conditions affecting any part of the airway, including congenital disorders, tumors, and injury.
Conditions We Treat
- Glottic Stenosis
- Laryngotracheal Stenosis
- Subglottic Stenosis
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheal Tumors
- Tracheoesophageal Fistulas
- Tracheobronchomalacia
Treatments and Services We Offer
- Diagnostic procedures
- Endoscopic interventions
- In-Office procedures
- Surgical interventions
- Tracheostomy management
We offer minimally invasive treatments, in-office procedures, and personalized treatment plans.
Program Highlights
A Team of Specialists Working for You
Airway stenosis is a complex condition that can require help from different surgical specialists to treat effectively. Our multidisciplinary team includes experts from otolaryngology, interventional pulmonology, cardiothoracic surgery, anesthesiology, radiology, pathology, rheumatology, respiratory therapy, pulmonology, and critical care.
A Thoughtful Approach to Care
We understand the impact this condition has on your quality of life. Our team will assess your condition and work with you to find the right treatment for your needs. Additionally, we host a multi-disciplinary conference with specialists from multiple departments to discuss cases and establish the best plan for our complex patients.
The Most Advanced Treatment Options
Columbia is an established leader in surgical innovation. We offer the latest procedures for treating airway stenosis, including minimally invasive options and office-based procedures. We also have ongoing research studies and clinical trials to better understand and treat airway stenosis.
Our Team
Hayley Born, MD
Otolaryngology/Laryngology
Sana H. Siddiqui, MD
Otolaryngology/Laryngology
Faisal Shaikh, MD
Interventional Pulmonology
Philippe Lemaitre, MD, PhD
Thoracic Surgery
Audrey C Pendleton, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Our Locations
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
177 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10032
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ColumbiaDoctors – Third Avenue
880 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
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ColumbiaDoctors – The One
1111 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY 10604
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Make an Appointment
To learn more about the Columbia Airway Program or to make an appointment, please call 215-305-5289 or complete our online application. We accept a number of insurance plans, and our team can help confirm your coverage.
Resources
- See All of Our Lung and Chest Care Programs
- Learn More About Lung and Chest Conditions and Treatments
- Meet Our Thoracic Surgery Team
- Columbia Lung & Esophageal Center of New Jersey
- See our surgical lung & chest care news
- View our planning & preparing resources
Stories & Perspectives
State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care Today
An interview with Joshua R. Sonett, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center.