Dr. Alan T Pokorny MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
13414 E MISSION AVE SPOKANE VALLEY WA, 99216About
Dr. Alan Pokorny is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Pokorny 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 Washington School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Polyps
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Cleft Palate
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