Dr. Douglas L Schulte M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
5950 University Ave Suite 265 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Douglas Schulte is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Schulte 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1995
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1995
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Sleep Apnea
- Ear Infection
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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