Dr. Karen L Hermansen M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
6231 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA, 22044About
Dr. Karen Hermansen is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Hermansen 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1976
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1976
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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- Nose Problems, Throat, Ear Problems
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