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Waterloo Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Otoplasty

Type of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor

What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor?

A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures.

Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)

Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor

Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Waterloo *

Covenant Clinic Waterloo
W Richards Burgman
2710 Saint Francis Dr
STE 411
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 272-5805

Covenant Clinic Waterloo
Dov Rotenberg
2710 Saint Francis Dr
STE 411
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 272-5805

Cedar Valley Center for Facial Plastics Surgery
David J Congdon
1753 W Ridgeway Ave
STE 111
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 833-5970

Joseph Hart MD
Joseph Hart
1753 W Ridgeway Ave
United Medical Park STE 108
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 833-5972

Ann F Bell MD
Ann F Bell
312 9th St SW
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-8891

Community Health Free Clinic
James R Flynn
947 14th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-0426

Winneshiek Decorah Clinic
William Remington
907 Montgomery St
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-9671

Mason City ENT
Timothy M Dettmer
250 S Crescent Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 422-6600

Mason City ENT
Andrew Gaut
250 S Crescent Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 422-6600

Mason City ENT
Phillip C Lee
250 S Crescent Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 422-6600

Mason City ENT
Donald A Maschka
250 S Crescent Dr
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 422-6600

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Otolaryngology
Scott M Graham
200 Hawkins Dr
Otolaryngology
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 356-2201

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Otolaryngology
Marlan R Hansen
200 Hawkins Dr
Otolaryngology
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 356-2201

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Otolaryngology
Richard J Smith
200 Hawkins Dr
Otolaryngology
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 356-2201

ENT Medical Services PC
Dwayne T Capper
2615 Northgate Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 351-5680

ENT Medical Services PC
Thomas A Simpson
2615 Northgate Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 351-5680

ENT Medical Services PC
Thomas F Viner
2615 Northgate Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 351-5680

ENT Medical Services PC
Jeremy D Vos
2615 Northgate Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 351-5680

ENT Clinic of Iowa PC
Heidi L Close
405 Monroe St
STE A
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2837

ENT Clinic of Iowa PC
Simon K Wright
405 Monroe St
STE A
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-2837

McFarland Clinic ENT
Reason Ford
1215 Duff Ave
ENT
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-4480

McFarland Clinic ENT
Stephen Griffith
1215 Duff Ave
ENT
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-4480

Waterloo, Iowa

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Otoplasty

What are risks and complications of cosmetic ear surgery?

Your surgery will be performed safely and with care in order to obtain the best possible results. The following complications have been reported in the medical literature. This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible complication. It is here for your information only, not to frighten you, but to make you aware and more knowledgeable concerning this surgical procedure.

  1. Infection of the skin or of the cartilage (chondritis) of the ear.
  2. Bleeding or hematoma formation.
  3. A cosmetic or functional result that does not meet your expectations. An unfavorable result may occur at any time following surgery, and includes inadequate correction, recurrence, contour distortions, or asymmetric correction, all of which may require secondary surgery.
  4. Permanent or temporary numbness of the skin of the ear or face.
  5. Scar or keloid formation, which is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
  6. Prolonged pain, impaired healing, and the need for hospitalization.
  7. Narrowing of the external ear canal.
  8. Suture extrusion. When permanent sutures are used to maintain shape, they may become evident through the skin and may eventually require removal.
  9. If the surgery is being done because of a tumor, there can be recurrence of the tumor and the need for additional surgery or other therapeutic modalities including radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

What happens before surgery?

In most situations, the surgery is performed as an outpatient at either the hospital or the surgicenter. In both facilities, quality care is provided without the expense and inconvenience of an overnight ...

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Questions To Ask Before Surgery »

What is the operation (procedure) that is recommended?

Ask your surgeon for a simplified explanation of the type of operation, technique used, and reasons it should be performed. (Pictures and drawings can tell patients and family a great deal.) Why was this specific procedure chosen over possible alternatives?

What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?

Ask the surgeon about his/her experience with this procedure, its outcome, and the hospital or setting in which the operation will be performed. Is the nursing staff accustomed to caring for patients who have had this procedure?

What is the reason that this procedure is necessary at this time?

Is the procedure being done to relieve pain, diagnose a condition, correct deformity, for cosmetic reasons, or what exact purposes? Must the procedure be performed immediately?

What are the options if this pro...

Emergency Contact for Waterloo

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Waterloo Hospitals *

Covenant Medical Center
3421 W Ninth St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319)272-8000

Allen Memorial Hospital
1825 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319)235-3941

Sartori Memorial Hospital
515 College St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319)268-3000

Waverly Health Center
312 Ninth St SW
Waverly, IA 50677
(319)352-4120

Mental Health Institute
2277 Iowa Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319)334-2583

Grundy County Memorial Hospital
201 East J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319)824-5421

Buchanan County Health Center
1600 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644
(319)334-6071

Mercy Hospital Oelwein
201 8th Ave SE
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319)283-6000

Community Memorial Hospital
909 W First St
Sumner, IA 50674
(563)578-3275

Virginia Gay Hospital
502 N Ninth Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319)472-6200

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