Dr. Jay Werkhaven MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (Pediatric) | Pediatric Otolaryngology
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Jay Werkhaven practices Pediatric Otolaryngology in Nashville, TN. Pediatric otolaryngologists are primarily concerned with medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases in children. Services that Dr. Werkhaven provides include the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, and head and neck diseases; surgery of the head and neck, including before and after-surgery care; consultation with other doctors when ear, nose, or throat diseases are detected; and assistance in the identification of communication disorders in children.
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OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1987
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