Prof. Rudy M Shirley
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1436 Chattanooga Ave Dalton GA, 30720About
Dr. Rudy Shirley is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Dalton, GA. Dr. Shirley 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1973
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1973
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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