Dr. Sandra Lynn Ettema M.D., PH.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
301 N 8th St Pav 5b Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Sandra Ettema is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Ettema 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.
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Respiratory and acoustic signals associated with bolus passage during swallowing.
- Ultrasonic quantification of geniohyoid cross-sectional area and tissue composition: a preliminary study of age and radiation effects.
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the levator veli palatini muscle during speech.
- A quantitative histologic study of the normal human adult soft palate.
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