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Jay Rechtweg, M.D. received his medical degree with clinical honors from the New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. Dr. Rechtweg completed both his surgical internship and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery from the State University at Buffalo Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He then went on to complete a Rhinological fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center, in Chicago, Illinois where he also acted as a clinical instructor. Dr. Rechtweg has practiced as an otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Physician) for over 10 years. He is a resident of Long Island and has been practicing in the Long Island area for over 5 years.

Dr. Rechtweg is board certified in Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the New York State Medical Society. Locally, he is a member of the Nassau County Medical Society, and the Long Island Society of Otolaryngology.

Education

  • MD: New York Medical College

  • Internship in Surgery: University of Buffalo

  • Residency in Otolaryngology: University of Buffalo

  • Fellowship in Rhinology: University of Chicago Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology

Areas of Expertise

  • Earwax Buildup

  • Outer Ear Infection

  • Nosebleeds

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Jay Rechtweg – Video Business Card

Hi, I’m Dr. Jay Rechtweg. I’m an ENT, also known as otolaryngologist, in Garden City, New York. I’m a partner in ENT and Allergy Associates and been practicing on Long Island for over 20 years....

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Vertigo – Diagnosis

The first step to solving the problem of vertigo is obtaining the correct diagnosis. This is often a complicated process. The history and physical examination remain the most important elements of evaluation. Nearly all patients...

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Vertigo – Overview

Vertigo is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Vertigo is defined as the hallucination of motion. The motion can be objective — the patient perceives the motion of the environment — or subjective — the patient...

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Dizziness – Overview

People often use the term dizziness to mean many different things. To me as a doctor, dizziness is a term often used to describe the disturbance in equilibrium. The term is very general and can...

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Vertigo – Balance Disorder

Balance problems are extremely common, particularly in senior citizens. Falls are amongst the leading causes of fatality and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. Our balance depends mostly on the function of three systems. One: vision....

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Vertigo – Treatment

The treatment options vary greatly with the specific diagnosis. Some available treatments include dietary changes, oral medications, installation of medication into the middle ear, positional maneuvers, and vestibular rehabilitation. This is specialized physical therapy for...

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Vertigo – Causes

Meniere’s disease is an inner ear disorder related to an abnormal inner ear fluid pressure. The symptoms can include episodes of vertigo, pressure in the ear, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, which is internal ringing in...

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, better known as BPPV. Occasionally, particles of crystals break free from the normal structures of the ear and will settle on one of the semicircular canals of the inner ear. The...

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Hearing Loss in Adults – Causes

Hearing loss in adults has many causes, such as disease or infection, ototoxic drugs, exposure to noise, tumors, trauma, or the aging process. This may or may not be accompanied by tinnitus, a ringing that...

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Hearing Check

Hearing screening tests provide a quick and cost-effective way to separate people into two groups. A pass group, and a fail group. Those who pass hearing screening are presumed to have no hearing loss. Those...

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