Dr. Joan F. Coker, M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1508 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 1a Wilmington DE, 19806About
Dr. Joan Coker is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Hinsdale, IL. Dr. Coker 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1993
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Medical Society of Delaware and the American Academy of Otolaryngology
- American College of Surgeons - Fellow
Fellowships
- Stanford University surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea
Dr. Joan F. Coker, M.D.'s Practice location
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- Chris
I drive an hour to see Dr. Coker. She's very down to earth and confident in her work. She puts you at ease just talking to her. Amazing doctor! She saved my life.
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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Joan F. Coker, who serves patients in Delaware.
Dr. Coker is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT & Allergy of Delaware, seeing patients at the offices in Foulkstone Plaza and Middletown Crossing.
She also enjoys mentoring students, and currently serves as Board President of The Kuumba Academy Charter School in Wilmington, Delaware.
Having graduated from the Medical College of Ohio, Dr. Coker completed her residency in otolaryngology at the King / Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. She then attended Stanford University where she completed a fellowship in the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea under the guidance of Dr. Nelson Powell, Robert Riley, and Richard Goode.
Treating patients of all ages, she is board-certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which serves the public by ensuring that diplomates meet the standards of training, knowledge, and professionalism through initial and continuing certification.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Coker is a member of the Medical Society of Delaware and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer.
Among her most notable achievements, Dr. Coker has been the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020, 2016, 2014), Patients’ Choice Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2020, 2018, 2014).
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