Dr. William Orlan Akin M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
702 Hickory St Suite B Abilene TX, 79601About
Dr. William Akin is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Abilene, TX. Dr. Akin 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1959
Texas A&M University, TX 1959
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Deviated Septum
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
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