Dr. Stephen Richard Griffith M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1215 Duff Ave Ames IA, 50010About
Dr. Stephen Griffith is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Ames, IA. Dr. Griffith 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.
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