Dr. Augustus J Goforth MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
131 Commonwealth Dr Suite 230 Greenville SC, 29615About
Dr. Augustus Goforth is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Goforth 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Acid Reflux
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
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