Ear, nose & throat

    Our approach to ear, nose and throat care

    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) at SIU Medicine
    Comprehensive care for the ear, nose, throat, head and neck—from trusted experts.

    SIU Medicine's (ENT) Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery team is a highly skilled group of board-certified physicians proficient in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating patients with ear, nose and throat problems, including cancers of the head and neck.

    We combine academic medicine, research and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver the most current care available—right here in central and southern Illinois.

    What Is Otolaryngology?

    Otolaryngology—also known as ear, nose and throat (ENT) medicine—is a surgical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions of the head and neck. Our team includes fellowship-trained subspecialists who treat patients of all ages using both surgical and nonsurgical approaches.

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    Mitchell Heuermann

    Mitchell Heuermann, MD

    Neurotology Otolaryngology | Neurotology
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Neelam Phalke

    Neelam Phalke, MD

    Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Dana Crosby

    Dana Crosby, MD, MPH

    Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Otolaryngology | Rhinology
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Rachael Harvey

    Rachael Harvey, FNP-BC

    Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Zaid Al-Zaghal

    Zaid Al-Zaghal, MD

    Neurotology Otolaryngology | Neurotology
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    Offers virtual care
    217-545-8000
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    Breanne Larson

    Breanne Larson, NP-C

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Brette Harding

    Brette Harding, MD

    Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Lindsey Shehee

    Lindsey Shehee, MD

    Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Cindy Moore

    Cindy Moore, MD

    Laryngologist Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngology
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Kody Bolk

    Kody Bolk, MD

    Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Otolaryngology | Rhinology
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Stacie Gregory

    Stacie Gregory, MD

    Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology Otolaryngology | Pediatrics
    747 N. Rutledge Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    Offers virtual care
    217-545-8000
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    Matthew Johnson

    Matthew Johnson, MD

    Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
    720 North Bond Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    Offers virtual care
    217-545-8000
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    Dr. Dana Crosby

    SIU Medicine specialist shapes new sinus surgery standards

    SIU physician Dana Crosby, MD, MPH , has helped to craft new clinical guidelines for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Crosby was a
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    Dangerous strep throat cases on the rise

    Doctors are seeing more cases of strep throat, especially in those age 40 to 60.

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