Steven Park, MD

I visited Dr. Park several years ago for sinus problems. He was very personable, listened carefully to my symptoms, and then indicated that my problem was sleep apnea. He suggested various non-​drug-​based solutions (not eating several hours before going to bed, avoiding acidic foods, etc.). The suggestions were probably good for my health, but they didn’t help my sinus problems. I have subsequently received Dr. Park’s emails for the past several years in which he indicates that sleep apnea is the root cause of many health problems. My visit to Dr. Park, the years of emails that I have received from his office, and the other Unilocal reviews have left me with the impression that Dr. Park is overly eager to diagnose patients with sleep apnea and to ignore other problems. His approach to sleep apnea reminds me of the saying: «when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.»

When trying to make an appointment, someone answers the phone and quickly says something and immediately places you on hold. Anyone have any recommendations for a good Ear, Nose and Throat doctor?

I had a great experience with Dr. Park. I was at first a bit cautious after seeing some of the negative posts and was waiting to be pitched his book at my appointment, but it never happened.
Dr. Park was very thorough in his examination and in explaining what the problem was — not only for my ear but also inflammation he found in my nose and throat due to my allergies among other things — which was right on the mark. I have seen other ENT’s prior in my life and I would say Dr. Park is definitely one of the better ones I’ve met.
Now, this may only be incidental given I do live in the city, but I woke with a cold the next morning. I didn’t go anywhere else that day I can only but wonder if it was the cleanliness endoscope. This office is shared by a number of Dr.‘s so I don’t think it should reflect negatively on him. Generally the office was very clean.

I admit I am surprised at some of the rave reviews. I have been dealing with sinus problems for a few years now and I am still on the search for a good ENT. During my visit, all he really did was try to sell me his book, which seems to be what he does for everyone. Dr. Park, medical issues are not «one size fits all». I want my copay back.

Based on the other reviewers’ comments, I was so hopeful going into this appointment that Dr. Park would be able to help me with a strategy for improving many long-​term, interconnected symptoms.
Unfortunately, what I found was a moderate wait in his clean, professional waiting room (where his staff is excellent — very friendly and well-​trained), followed by a lackluster visit with a doctor who seemed to be more of a salesman. Once he had assessed my problems (and concurred with what I already presumed — that they are all interconnected and based on a few root causes), he proceeded not to tell me what exactly to do about those root causes and continued to insist that I buy his book. «Once you read the book, you won’t do that anymore» was a recurrent phrase — about eating late, about watching television before bed, etc. I kept thinking, «Yes, okay — I’ve read about these things before. What is your great insight here?» but I pressed on in the hope that he’d be able to help.
However, as I continued to ask questions, trying to isolate next steps, he continued to point me back to the book, and eventually talked about surgery options, while poking at my face with an ordinary [capped] pen.
In my opinion, the onus is on the doctor to explain the pertinent issues to the patient. Referring them to a book is a cop-​out and referring them to your own book is crass.
Bottom line, you shouldn’t give this review any more weight than the other two just because it didn’t work out for me, but I will tell you that the doctor actually asked me to recommend him on Unilocal,so my presumption is that he asks everyone to do the same.
If you had a concrete problem that could be cleared up in a single visit, Dr. Park may be a wonderful doctor, as the two previous reviews indicate, but he was certainly not the right fit for me.
Incidentally, the day after my appointment, I found myself with the most heinous nose infection I’ve ever had, which naturally could’ve just been irritation, but I always wonder how clean an endoscope is.

Dr. Park is a really smart ENT. He writes books/​newsletters too. I’ve visited him atleast twice to clear out my ear drums, and it’s a breeze every time. When you make an appointment, you actually see him at that time, and the office is never too busy so you’re in and out.
He gave me some lifestyle tips on how to clear what I thought was a sinus infection (apparently everything looked fine). I trust the expert to tell me that there is no huge problem. He is an expert on sleeping and breathing right as well.
After the visit, I got newsletters in the mail, and even got a coffee mug. Who doesn’t love free door prizes?
The office is spacious and clean, just how a doctor’s office should look like, and right in the heart of Columbus Circle. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

Basically I’d really needed to see an ENT since college when I started getting intermittent tonsil infections. They’ve subsided considerably since I left the cesspool of germs that is a university dorm, but from time to time I get weird sore throats, and as a singer this is troubling.
I made an appointment with Dr. Park based on nothing more than his proximity to my apartment (and his acceptance of my insurance), but the treatment and diagnosis I got was nothing short of life-​changing.
Based on a endoscope, and a few questions, Dr. Park figured out what was causing my sore throats and gave me practical, simple things to change about my lifestyle that would help. He didn’t rush to medicate me, he took time to hear my concerns and questions, and really gave me some great insights into how to keep my throat healthy.
Also, his office is run entirely with Macs. I love this man.