Dr. Joseph Turner MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
3447 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Joseph Turner is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Turner 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1975
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Swimmer's Ear
- Ear Wax
- Outer Ear Infection
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