Dr. Michael Spafford MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Unm Cancer Research Treatment Ctr 900 Camino De Salud Albuquerque NM, 87131About
Dr. Michael Spafford is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Spafford 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 Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1992
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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