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Dr. Matthew J Carfrae MD, Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. Matthew J Carfrae MD

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otology & Neurotology

4/5(17)
411 Laurel St Suite 2100 Des Moines IA, 50314
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Dr. Matthew Carfrae is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Carfrae 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

University of Iowa Medical School MD

Board Certification

OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto- Neurotology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Univ of Virginia-Neurotology, Charlottesville, VA    2008

Dr. Matthew J Carfrae MD's Practice location

Practice At 411 Laurel St Suite 2100

411 Laurel St Suite 2100 -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-418-9960
Fax: 515-418-9107

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Dr. Matthew J Carfrae MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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