Foreign Faculty



Dr. Peak Woo

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology

Icahn School of Medicine


Dr. Peak Woo is a board certified otolaryngologist specializing in laryngology (voice and throat disorders). His main interest is in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the throat. During his 25 years in academic medicine, he spearheaded the development of the computerized videostroboscope and the high-speed video imaging system, now standard for imaging of vocal fold vibration. He also developed some novel applications of office lasers for treatment of disease of the throat. As a leader in his field, Dr. Woo is frequently asked to give courses and talks nationally and internationally on topics of phono-surgery, laser surgery, voice diagnosis and office intervention for voice disorders. Dr. Woo speaks English and Mandarin.

Dr. Woo received the Guest of Honor, Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Art and Science of Laryngology and the The James Newcomb Award, Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Art and Science of Laryngology and Dedication to the The American Laryngological Association, April 2018.




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