Dr. Douglas R Hoisington DO
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1455 29th Street West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Douglas Hoisington is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Hoisington 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1986
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Acid Reflux
- Deviated Septum
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Ear Wax
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