Dr. Robert E Ostendorf M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
215 S 5th St Gadsden AL, 35901About
Dr. Robert Ostendorf is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Ostendorf 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.
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