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Dr. Don Paul Setliff, M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

Dr. Don Setliff is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in El Centro, CA. Dr. Setliff specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat, as well other parts of the head and neck, including skin cancer.  He accepts patients of all ages.  He served residencies at the University of Arkansas and the University of California at San Diego.
54 years Experience
Dr. Don Paul Setliff, M.D.
  • El Centro, CA
  • University of Arkansas
  • Accepting new patients

Diabetes complications?

She should consult an ENT physician.

My father is 80 years old and is partially deaf. What hearing aid would you suggest for him?

That depends on how bad the hearing is and whether both ears are affected, as well as what his level of motivation is to hear better. Relatives of older hearing impaired patients READ MORE
That depends on how bad the hearing is and whether both ears are affected, as well as what his level of motivation is to hear better. Relatives of older hearing impaired patients often want them to wear hearing aids, but unless the patient wants it, it won't happen. A major reason so many hearing aids wind up in dresser drawers.

Can my condition be 100% fixed?

This depends on how much of your ear developed normally. 100 per cent normal is NOT attainable. The results of microtia surgery are most often disappointing, and for that reason READ MORE
This depends on how much of your ear developed normally. 100 per cent normal is NOT attainable. The results of microtia surgery are most often disappointing, and for that reason most ENT's don't do it. You may want to consult a neuro-otologist, who is a sub-specialist that can advise you fully. Surgical results are generally iffy.