Dr. Roger H. Keene, M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otolaryngic Allergy
6801 Mcpherson Ave Suite 331 Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr. Roger Keene is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Keene 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1965
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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Dr. Roger H. Keene, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Dots of blood in nose
Using an “over the counter”. (Non Prescription) antibiotic ointment (such as Bacitracin) twice daily inside the nose should take care of this problem. In the winter, the dry air in your home from your heater may be making this worse—do not keep your rooms overheated. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for ear tubes?
Ear vent tubes are usually placed to ventilate the middle ear space in children that have fluid behind their eardrums this defect greatly decreases their hearing and causes learning disabilities and poor language skills the tubes are placed using a microscope and the patient must be absolutely still and immobile thus a general anesthetic is required. READ MORE
Can plastic surgery get rid of a nose hump?
Yes, it can in a very large group of patients with a dorsal hump on their nose. Rather rarely with a large hump on their nose that can be helped also with a bit more extensive surgery—each case can be resolved (cleared). READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Surgery, Doctors Hospital, Chief of staff Doctors Hospital Doctors Hospital 1972 - Present
Treatments
- Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Learning Disabilities
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
- Outer Ear Infection
Professional Memberships
- American Academyof Ear, Nose and Throat
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- St. Augustine School, John Paul Neuman Catholic Church
Treatments
- Office outpatient and Surgery in Hospital
Internships
- St. Josephs Hospital, Houston, Texas
Fellowships
- NO
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of OtolaryngologyBoard Certified
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Otolaryngology
Articles and Publications
- No
What do you attribute your success to?
- My education, my loving care of my patients all of whom were grateful for my care
Areas of research
- No
Awards
- Chief of Surgery, Doctors Hospital, Laredo and Chief of Staff, Doctors Hospital, Lar
Philanthropic Initiatives
- St. Augustine ScIool, Laredo, Texas
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Lucerne, Switzerland
Hobbies / Sports
- antique carsHave: 2001 Thunderbird ( new, First year), 2016 Mercedes S550V8. Bi Turbo coupe Black with Designo Black Interior, 1956 Continental coupe (2nd owner). 195Imperial Newport 2 door coupe with rare in 1955-factory AC (evaporator in trunk with air distribution behind rear seat in trunk)? 1965 Lincoln 4 door convertible430 engine58,000 miles.
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Otolaryngology
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