Dr. Richard M Bass M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
301 N 8th St Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Richard Bass is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Bass 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1968
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Goiter
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