Arthur Stewart Hengerer, M.D.

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Philosophy of Care

"To be available to the patient in the time of need. To offer excellent care which will answer questions in a professional manner and provide them with compassionate care, always respecting the person."

Dr. Hengerer, who has been practicing in Rochester since 1974, has practiced the full scope of general otolaryngology services, with a particular interest in pediatric otolaryngology. He has served as chairman of the University of Rochester Medical Center's Division of Otolaryngology from 1981 to 2007.

Other areas of professional emphasis include diagnosis and management of pediatric airway disorders, subglottic and tracheal stenosis, otitis media, choanal atresia repair, adult and pediatric endoscopic sinus surgery, laser surgery for snoring and apnea, pharyngeal flap and palate surgery, and voice and laryngeal disorders.

Dr. Hengerer is a graduate of Westminster College and the Albany Medical College, and completed his residency training in otolaryngology at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He completed his fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at Boston Children's Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital, also in Boston.

Specialty Areas

• Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems

• Pediatric Congenital Anomalies of Head and Neck

• Pediatric Airway Problems

• Hearing and Acute and Chronic Ear Problems

• Facial Trauma

• Laryngeal and Speech Problems

• Nasal and Sinus Problems

• Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Current Appointments

• Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Education
MD Medicine	Albany Medical College	1968
BS Biology	Westminster College	1964

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Beth Israel Hospital - Boston, MA Fellow in Otolaryngology	1973 - 1974
Childrens Hospital Medical Center - Boston, MA Fellow in Pediatric Otolaryngology	1973 - 1974
Upstate Medical Center - Syracuse, NY Chief Resident Otolaryngology	1972 - 1973
Upstate Medical Center - Syracuse, NY Assistant Resident Otolaryngology	1970 - 1972
Upstate Medical Center - Syracuse, NY Resident in General Surgery	1969 - 1970
Rochester General - Rochester, NY Rotating Internship	1968 - 1969

Awards and Honors
The Best Doctors in America: Northeast Region	1996 - 1997
Fowler Award  Honorable Mention for Research In Choanal Atresia Thesis, Triologic Society	1994
Benjamin Shuster Award for Research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Presented at the Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida	1972