Dr. Leela S. Lavasani, M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
111 S 11th St Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Leela Lavasani is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Naples, FL. Dr. Lavasani 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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American Board of Otolaryngology
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Division Chief of Otolaryngology Physicians Regional Hospital - 2017
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Leela S. Lavasani, who serves patients in Florida.
Dr. Lavasani is a board-certified otolaryngologist who has the experience and skill to provide comprehensive diagnosis and management of diseases that affect the ears, nose and paranasal sinuses, voice, throat, thyroid, and neck. She offers a comprehensive program of specialized ear, nose, and throat care to patients of all ages at Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose and Throat, LLC in Naples and Estero, Florida.
Florida Gulf Coast Ear, Nose and Throat, LLC proudly offer exceptional compassionate service that includes a full spectrum of adult and pediatric diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services for problems involving hearing, sinus, and throat. The hallmark of the practice’s patient care is the extra time that the doctors spend with each patient and loved ones. In these days of tight schedules and overbooking, they devote the time needed to understand each patient’s concerns. They develop personalized care plans that individual patients are comfortable with and fully understand.
In the early days of her academic career, Dr. Lavasani earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation, she went on to complete her residency in otolaryngology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Macalester College and a Master of Science degree in Applied Physiology from the Chicago Medical School.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the doctor holds membership status with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American Medical Women’s Association, the Alpha Omega Alpha of Otolaryngology, and the Collier County Medical Society.
Committed to delivering individualized and optimal treatment, she is board-certified 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.
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.
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