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Dr. Ruwaa Samarrai MD, otolaryngologist and pediatric ENT specialist, Brooklyn New York

Otolaryngologist — Head & Neck Surgeon

Dr. Ruwaa
Samarrai, MD

Founder, Seaside Ear Nose & Throat

Training & Credentials

Fellowship-trained.
New York-based.

Degree Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery — University of Connecticut Health Center
Fellowship Pediatric Otolaryngology — Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Specialty Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery; Pediatric ENT;
Affiliation Richmond University Medical Center & Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
Practice Seaside Ear Nose & Throat — Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY
Languages English & Arabic  —  نتكلم العربية

Clinical Focus

Areas of expertise

Subspecialty

Pediatric ENT

  • Ear infections & TULA ear tubes
  • Tongue tie (frenotomy)
  • Tonsils & adenoids
  • Pediatric hearing loss
  • Nasal congestion & mouth breathing
  • Pediatric sleep apnea
  • Voice & airway disorders
  • Laryngomalacia
Pediatric ENT Services

General ENT

Adult ENT & Head & Neck

  • Chronic sinusitis & balloon sinuplasty
  • Deviated septum & septoplasty
  • Nasal valve collapse
  • Turbinate reduction
  • Posterior nasal nerve ablation
  • Hearing loss & earwax removal
  • Thyroid & neck masses
  • Sleep apnea & snoring
General ENT Services

Languages

Arabic & English

Dr. Samarrai sees patients in both English and Arabic — نتكلم العربية

Locations

Brooklyn & Staten Island

6818 3rd Ave, Brooklyn NY — 1191 Forest Ave, Staten Island NY

Insurance

Most Plans Accepted

Aetna, Anthem BCBS, United, EmblemHealth, Cigna, most major insurance accepted. Out-of-network options available.

New Patients Welcome

Schedule with Dr. Samarrai

Seeing patients at our Brooklyn and Staten Island offices. Most insurance accepted.

Call (917) 992-3873

Patient Stories

What our patients say

★★★★★
“Dr. Samarrai performed my 4 year old son’s adenoid surgery, and I couldn’t be more grateful. She was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything. The results have been life changing — my son no longer snores or struggles with the asthma symptoms that were affecting him before.”
F

Farah

Google Review

★★★★★
“My son underwent an adenoidectomy, ear tube placement, and turbinate reduction, and Dr. Samarrai provided exceptional care throughout. What stood out most was how wonderful she was with my son — he genuinely loved seeing her. Her surgical care, bedside manner, and genuine compassion are truly outstanding.”
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Aayat

Google Review

★★★★★
“As a healthcare provider myself, my trust in doctors is not easily won. Dr. Samarrai leaves you fully confident that you are receiving the highest quality of care. She is knowledgeable, gentle, and has exceptional bedside manner. I’ve recommended her to several family members, including my mother, and all have absolutely loved her.”
R

Raghad

Google Review

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