Dr. William Drake, III
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Biography
About Dr. William Drake
A board-certified otolaryngologist and respected surgeon, Dr. William Drake is honored to be named a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor by his colleagues for the last 19 consecutive years.
Known throughout the region for expertise in treating complex nasal and sinus disorders, Dr. Drake utilizes the latest techniques in endoscopic sinus surgery, including image-guided surgery. He also specializes in surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid and parotid glands, employing minimally invasive procedures for both benign and malignant tumors.
Dr. Drake has been in practice since 1994 having completed his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Drake focuses on delivering expert care, allocating a generous amount of time discussing medical and surgical issues with each patient. After 25 years of practice, Dr. Drake’s mission remains constant: providing empathetic, compassionate care for his patients. “I still love what I do,” he says.
Training
Dr. Drake trained at the following prestigious institutions:
- New Jersey Medical School at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- General Surgery Internship at New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center
Certifications
Dr. Drake is Board Certified in:
- Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Awards
Awards & Commendations:
- NJ Top Docs, 2013 – present
- ‘Castle Connolly New York Top Doctors – 2021
- New Jersey’s Top Doctors, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, 2002 – present
- America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 1997 – present
- Voted Top Cancer Doctor for the Tristate Area, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Top Doctors New York Metropolitan Area, New York Magazine, 2019, 2020
- Alpha Omega Alpha (UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School)
- Academic Scholarship (UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School)
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate (College of the Holy Cross)
- Phi Beta Kappa (College of the Holy Cross)
- CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award (College of the Holy Cross)
- Academic Scholarship (College of the Holy Cross)
Surgical Locations
Hospital Privileges:
- Center for Ambulatory Surgery, Mountainside, NJ
- Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
Memberships
Memberships:
- American Rhinologic Society
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- American Medical Association
