Dr. Douglas Hetzler M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95062About
Dr. Douglas Hetzler is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Hetzler specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1981
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1981
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Professional Memberships
- Member Consulting laryngologist for Shakespeare Santa Cruz
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