About
Dr. Richard Etra is a board-certified otolaryngologist with more than 50 years of experience in ENT medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University and trained at Beth Israel Medical Center for his residency. He practices through Nassau and Suffolk Otolaryngology at the Great Neck and Syosset locations.
Dr. Etra focuses on sinus surgery and sleep apnea. He treats sinusitis, thyroid nodules, and sleep-related conditions, and he performs endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, and thyroid surgery.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tufts University
Residency
Beth Israel Medical Center
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Etra right for?
Dr. Etra is a strong fit for adults dealing with chronic sinus problems, sleep apnea, or thyroid nodules. Patients who need surgical evaluation for conditions like sinusitis or enlarged tonsils benefit from his five decades of ENT experience. He serves patients at the Great Neck and Syosset locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Etra treats sinusitis, thyroid nodules, sleep apnea, and other sleep-related conditions. He also evaluates patients who may need surgical intervention for ENT concerns.
Dr. Etra performs endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, and thyroid surgery. His more than 50 years of ENT experience inform his surgical approach.
Yes, Dr. Etra holds board certification in Otolaryngology. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University and trained at Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. Etra sees patients at the Great Neck and Syosset locations through Nassau and Suffolk Otolaryngology.
Yes, sleep apnea and sleep-related conditions are a clinical focus for Dr. Etra. He evaluates and treats patients with these conditions at his Long Island locations.
Dr. Etra brings more than 50 years of experience in ENT medicine. That depth of training spans surgical and non-surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026