Dr. Bruce A Abkes MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
215 E Watauga Ave Johnson City TN, 37601About
Dr. Bruce Abkes is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Abkes 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 Iowa Medical School MD
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1998
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1999
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
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