Katrina R. Stidham, MD

Dr. Katrina R. Stidham, M.D., is a fellowship-trained neurotologist and skull base surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical management of ear and hearing disorders. She is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery at New York Medical College and serves as Chief of Neurotology at Westchester Medical Center. She is also the Director of The Cochlear Implant Center and The Balance Center at Westchester Medical Center.

Dr. Stidham’s practice encompasses care of both pediatric and adult patients with ear diseases, hearing loss, dizziness, balance disorders, and facial nerve conditions. Her areas of expertise include cochlear implantation, congenital and age-related hearing loss, pediatric otology, cholesteatoma, Ménière’s disease, vestibular disorders, acoustic neuromas, otosclerosis, and chronic ear infections.

Since joining WMCHealth in 2009, Dr. Stidham has been passionate about building a comprehensive Cochlear Implant Center that provides care for pediatric and adult patients with hearing loss. The Center offers cutting-edge technology and surgical advances to patients of all ages, conducts clinical research, and hosts annual educational programs for families and professionals caring for children with cochlear implants. In 2024, Dr. Stidham became the first surgeon in New York to perform robotic-assisted cochlear implantation.

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
• American Cochlear Implant Alliance
• American Neurotology Society
• New York Otological Society

Awards/Professional Recognition

• Author, co-author, reviewer, numerous peer-reviewed publications and journal articles