Rick B Kappelmann MC
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
4102 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Rick Kappelmann is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Kappelmann 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1983
University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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