Dr. Elwood R. Heiner MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
7300 N Fresno St Fresno CA, 93720About
Dr. Elwood Heiner is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Fresno, CA. Dr. Heiner 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1963
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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