Dr. Kent Douglas McIntire, DO, FAOCO

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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Kent Douglas McIntire, who serves patients in Joplin, Missouri.

A committed otolaryngologist, Dr. McIntire is in practice at Freeman Ear, Nose and Throat Center in Joplin, Missouri. He specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery, skin cancer, and the treatment of thyroid and salivary gland tumors.

Freeman Ear, Nose & Throat Center is one of the most highly regarded otolaryngology/orofacial plastic surgery centers in the country, providing comprehensive treatment of head and neck maladies and exceptional patient care. Their physicians have delivered progressive treatments for minor problems and the most complicated conditions for more than two decades.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. McIntire received his medical degree and completed his internship at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in otolaryngology with the Freeman Health System, and his fellowship at the Buffalo General Hospital.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology (FAOCO), the doctor attained board certification in otolaryngology through the American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AOBOO), which is a joint organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the eye (ophthalmologists) and to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, and throat (otolaryngologists).

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Pediatric otolaryngologists are primarily concerned with medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat diseases in children. They generally provide the following services: diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders, as well as head and neck diseases.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. McIntire has been the recipient of the Top Doctor Award by Missouri Life Magazine in 2021.

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