How to reach us
Address and hours of operation
Address
Medical Arts Pavilion
5 Plainsboro Road, 3rd Floor, Suite 360
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Phone: 609-831-0807
Fax: 609-831-0806
Hours of operation
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
ENT Services at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ
Nose and Sinus
When your nose and sinuses become blocked, it can be difficult to breathe. You might develop headaches due to pressure buildup in your sinuses. Some people have a diminished sense of smell or taste as a result of problems with their sinuses.
How sinus problems are treated depends in large part on the source of the issue and the extent of the problem. Acute sinusitis can often be treated with antibiotics if the problem is caused by a bacterial infection. Chronic sinusitis, which lasts for at least 12 weeks, might require more extensive treatment or even surgery.
At Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ, our team of otolaryngology specialists works with each patient to determine the cause of their sinus discomfort and find the most appropriate solution for the issue. If anatomical abnormalities are contributing to the problem, surgery might be appropriate. Some of the surgical procedures we perform include:
You don’t have to live with ongoing sinus pressure and discomfort. Our specialists draw on their extensive medical experience and collaborate to find the right treatment for each patient.
Head and Neck
The head and neck region is a complex area of the body with many organs, glands, and muscular tissue. Treating disorders and diseases in this area requires a high level of skill and experience. The board-certified physicians at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy work together as a team to ensure that patients get the possible care.
There are numerous head and neck disorders, ranging from problems with the thyroid gland, which regulates your metabolism and heart rate, to cancers of the lymph nodes, larynx, salivary glands, nose, or mouth. Treatments can include chemotherapy and radiation therapy for head and neck cancers and medications to manage the thyroid. In some instances, surgery is the most appropriate option.
Allergies
An allergy develops when the immune system reacts to something that should be considered harmless, such as pet dander, pollen, or mold. Some people develop life-threatening allergies to foods such as peanuts or milk.
In terms of severity, allergies can range from mild to extreme. Mild allergies might cause you to have the sniffles at certain times of the year. Life-threatening allergies can cause your airway to close up when you’re exposed to an allergen.
In some cases, allergies aren’t life-threatening but can be severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning. The symptoms might make you feel unwell enough that you have difficulty doing your work or otherwise getting through the day.
Becker ENT and Allergy’s team of allergists and immunologists can help you pinpoint your specific allergies. We can provide you with tips on avoiding your allergens, prescription medications to manage your symptoms, and immunotherapy to help decrease your immune response to a particular allergen.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea
When a person snores, their throat tissues vibrate as the air flows past them, causing a loud sound that’s often known as “sawing wood.” About half of the population snores at least occasionally. In some cases, minor snoring isn’t much of a problem. People who snore loudly, however, can disturb their sleep or their partner’s sleep. For some people, snoring is also a sign of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea causes you to temporarily stop breathing in your sleep. It can cause you to wake up repeatedly throughout the night, sometimes gasping for air. Along with snoring, some of the signs that you might be dealing with sleep apnea include feeling tired during the day, feeling irritable, having trouble concentrating, and falling asleep during the daytime.
Treatments for snoring can involve lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and drinking less alcohol. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is usually the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP keeps your airways open while you sleep so that you don’t stop breathing.
The board-certified otolaryngologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ want you to get a good, full night’s sleep. If you think you snore excessively or have sleep apnea, contact us to set up an appointment today.
Ears and Hearing Loss
You might not realize how important hearing is until you lose it. Hearing loss can develop for several different reasons, including prolonged exposure to loud noises, infection, or injury to the ears. Whatever the cause of your hearing loss may be, it’s important to treat it quickly to restore or maintain your quality of life.
The otolaryngologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy work alongside a team of audiologists, who are specialists in hearing loss, to diagnose hearing loss and develop custom treatment plans.
Voice and Swallowing
Your voice might be your calling card, especially if you use it professionally as a singer, actor, or lawyer. If something happens to your voice, such as a change in tone, pitch, or volume, it can be devastating.
The speech-language pathologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy work closely with our team of ENT specialists to determine the cause of voice problems and develop a treatment and therapy plan to help you get your voice back.
Our team also diagnoses and treats swallowing disorders or dysphagia. Swallowing disorders can cause symptoms such as having difficulty eating, feeling as if food is stuck in your throat, or drooling when eating or drinking. Dysphagia can impact your quality of life and keep you from enjoying the things you used to love.
A speech-language pathologist will perform a series of tests to determine the cause of your dysphagia and will work with you to develop a treatment and therapy plan from there.
Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat
Some children seem more prone to ear infections or tonsil infections than others. Some kids have childhood asthma or allergies. Any pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders can greatly affect a child’s quality of life. For example, asthma can prevent them from playing outdoors with their friends and chronic ear infections or tonsil infections can cause them to miss a lot of school.
Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ works compassionately with pediatric patients, treating them as if they were our own children. We aim to discover the cause of a child’s otolaryngology disorder and seek to provide them with treatment that will alleviate symptoms and improve their quality of life.
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The area now known as Plainsboro was first incorporated in 1919. Before that, it was either part of South Brunswick or Cranbury Township. Throughout the 1970s, the area underwent an extensive amount of development, much of it overseen by Princeton University.
Although the area is largely suburban, there remains a considerable amount of open space, as well as trails for hiking, jogging, and biking. The Delaware and Raritan Canal Trail runs through the township. The NJ Audubon Society manages the Plainsboro Preserve, a thousand-acre area of open space that has trails and a lake.
ABOUT US
New Jersey’s most trusted source for comprehensive ear, nose, and throat (ENT) care.
The team of board-certified otolaryngologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ have received recognition from other medical experts and from countless satisfied patients. Our medical team has regularly appeared on “best-of” lists from the likes of “US News and World Report” and “Philadelphia Magazine.”
Beyond providing patients with the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art treatment technology, our team is committed to research and to keeping up with ongoing changes in ENT and otolaryngology treatments. Between them, they’ve published more than 100 scientific papers and have written surgical textbooks that have been translated into several languages. Some of our physicians have designed and patented surgical instruments.
Although staying up-to-date on research and innovation is vital, it’s only one part of providing patients with the best care. Our team is also dedicated to showing compassion and kindness to our patients. We’ve worked with more than 25,000 patients from Plainsboro and around the world and always strive to make sure each person feels comfortable and safe.
Our Team
Elite medical professionals in Plainsboro, NJ.
Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy board-certified otolaryngologists, allergists, and ENT specialists are highly-respected in their fields. Schedule an ENT doctor visit if you are experiencing ear, nose, or throat issues of any kind.
Daniel G. Becker, MD
Founder and Medical Director
of The Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy Center
Samuel S. Becker, MD
Director of Rhinology
at The Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy Center
Kathryn Edwards, MD
Board-Certified Allergist, and Immunologist
Paul Frake, MD
Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Naomi Gregory, DO
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist
Luke Kim, MD
Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
Michael Lupa, MD
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist
Aubrey McCullough, DO
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, Facial Plastic and Head and Neck Surgeon
Robert Mignone, DO
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon
Kenneth Rosenstein, MD
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist
Jamie Zacharias, MD
Board Certified Allergist
and Immunologist
Nicole Schrader, MD
Double Board-Certified Otolaryngologist, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Elias Akl, MD
Board certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (FAAAAI)
Omar H. Ahmed, MD
Board-certified otolaryngology – head and neck surgeon
Gileno Fonseca, MD
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgeon
Kirk Lozada, MD
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive, and Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgeon
Richard Sterling, MD
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Naba Sharif, MD
Board Certified
Otolaryngologist
Specialty-Trained Audiologist Team
The specialty-trained audiologists at Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ, provide comprehensive care for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing loss.
Jill MacMillan, Au.D.
Member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Karen McQuaide, Au.D.
Served in leadership positions at New York University, Temple University and University of Florida
Caren “CC” Sokolow, M.A.
Received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Master of Arts degree in Audiology from Temple University
Paris M. Atabek, Au.D.
Audiologist with experience working with patient populations across the lifespan with hearing and balance difficulties.
Josephine Han, Au.D.
Audiologist with extensive experience working with patients of all ages to meet their hearing, balance, and communication goals.
Vyvian Nguyen, Au.D.
Licensed audiologist with experience working with pediatric through geriatric populations in a variety of settings
Kyle T Smith, Au.D.
Audiologist, with years of experience as sound designer/engineer in the recording industry, brings a unique perspective on Audiology cases.
Speech-Language Pathologist Team
Everyone deserves a voice. Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy speech-language pathologists in Plainsboro, NJ, evaluate and treat speech and language problems in adults and children.
Alyssa Molfese, MM, MA, CCC-SLP
Undergraduate degree in music education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Carly Schiff, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Diana Becker, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders.
Rebecca Grossman, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice and swallowing disorders.
Krysten Sears
Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in Voice and Swallowing Disorders.
Nurse Practitioner Team
Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy in Plainsboro, NJ, prioritize each patient. Becker ENT board-certified nurse practitioners play an integral role in providing high-quality care and routine diagnostics.
Andrea Farwell, FNP-BC
Board Certified Family
Nurse Practitioner
Megan Seery, NPC
Board Certified Family
Nurse Practitioner
Deidre Emerich, FNP-BC
ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Shannon Erlich, FNP-BC
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
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FAQs
You shouldn’t have to travel far from home to get specialized ENT medical care, which is why Penn Medicine Becker ENT and Allergy has a practice in Plainsboro Township, NJ. At our Plainsboro practice, we see both local patients and people who travel from across the U.S. to take advantage of our expertise, skill, and cutting-edge treatments.