Dr. Peter L. Rigby, MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otology & Neurotology
161 Wadsworth Dr Richmond VA, 23236About
Dr. Peter Rigby is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Rigby 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
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1988
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Outer Ear Infection
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