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Nelson Gruszczynski MD

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Dr. Nelson R. Gruszczynski is a board-certified Otolaryngologist at South Florida ENT Associates, dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. Originally from Montreal, he earned his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine after graduating summa cum laude from Yeshiva University. He completed his Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Virginia, training across all major ENT subspecialties - including facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, sinus and skull base surgery, pediatric ENT, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and head and neck cancer. Guided by the principle “The needs of the patient come first,” he combines clinical excellence with compassionate care. He is also active in ENT research and professional societies, with multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Specialties:

General ENT, Ear, Hearing, Allergy, Sinus, Head & Neck, Voice & Swallowing, Sleep and Facial Plastic Surgery

Languages:

English, French, and Hebrew

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4700 Sheridan Street Suite K, Hollywood 4700 Sheridan Street Suite K, Hollywood
(954) 966-7000 Schedule
Boca Raton ENT Office of SFENTA 7900 Glades Road, Boca Raton Suite #340
(561) 353-7377 Schedule
Medical Building 18501 Pines Blvd #210, Pembroke Pines
(954) 237-2505 Schedule

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Truly exceptional care!

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Dr. Gruszczynski listened to every concern, explained my options, and made me feel completely at ease. Truly exceptional care!

Conditions Treated Procedures Offered
Ear Audiology Allergy Sinus Sleep Head & Neck Voice & Swallowing

Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Loss

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Environmental Allergy
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Vocal Cord Tumors
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps
Ear Audiology Allergy Sinus Sleep Head & Neck Voice & Swallowing

Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation
  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming & Maintenance
  • Hearing Testing

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Drops
  • Allergy Testing
  • Biologic Therapy
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Drug Allergy Testing
  • Asthma Management

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • In-Office CT Imaging
  • Balloon Sinuplasty

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancers Evaluation and Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box (Flexible laryngoscopy)

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Swallowing Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination
  • Acid Reflux Testing

Provider Biography

Dr. Nelson R. Gruszczynski is a skilled Otolaryngologist dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered ENT care at South Florida ENT Associates. A native of Montreal, he graduated summa cum laude from Yeshiva University with degrees in Biology and Religious Studies before earning his medical degree at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. He then completed a rigorous Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of Virginia, where he trained under nationally recognized leaders across all ENT subspecialties, including facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, sinus and skull base surgery, pediatric ENT, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and head and neck cancer.

Fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, Dr. Gruszczynski brings a globally informed, compassionate approach to each patient encounter. His care philosophy is deeply influenced by the Mayo Clinic principle: “The needs of the patient come first.” He treats a broad range of conditions, from sinus disease and sleep apnea to vocal disorders, hearing loss, and aesthetic facial rejuvenation.

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Education

A native of Montreal, Dr. Gruszczynski earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Religious Studies from Yeshiva University, graduating summa cum laude. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed his Otolaryngology residency at the University of Virginia.

Bachelor’s Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Yeshiva University

Doctor of Medicine

  • Doctor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Residency

  • Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Virginia

Awards and Honors

  • First Place Poster, American Academy of Physicians 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

  • American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

  • American Head and Neck Society

  • Virginia Society of Otolaryngology 

Publications

  • Multiple peer-reviewed articles in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, The Laryngoscope, Science Advances, International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, and more. Topics include thyroid cancer, facial reanimation, sinonasal tumors, and pediatric ENT outcomes

My Philosophy: “The needs of the patient come first.” — Dr. William J. Mayo, 1910

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