Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital

Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital / Northwell Health
Geography
Location	210 East 64th Street, Manhattan, New York, US
Organisation
Care system	Private
Funding	Non-profit hospital
Type	Specialist
Services
Speciality	Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Plastic surgery
History
Opened	October  16, 1869 (1869-10-16)
Links
Website	meeth.northwell.edu
Other links	Hospitals in Manhattan

Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH) is a specialty hospital located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It was founded in 1869 and is currently affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, a 652-bed acute care hospital established in 1857.

MEETH is known for its contributions in the fields of ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. The hospital provides treatment to thousands of patients each year in its ambulatory surgery facilities.

History

Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital was established in 1869 with the purpose of alleviating the suffering of the poor and advancing knowledge in the diseases of the eye and ear. The hospital initially operated in a rented brownstone at 233 East 34th Street, but the space was insufficient to meet the demand for medical services.

In 2000, MEETH affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, forming a partnership that continues to this day. The hospital remains committed to its mission of providing specialized care in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery.