Dr. Gerard Francis Pena M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
1850 Gause Blvd E Suite 301 Slidell LA, 70461About
Dr. Gerard Pena is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Slidell, LA. Dr. Pena 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1982
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1982
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Allergies
- Swimmer's Ear
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Laryngitis
- Ear Wax
- Outer Ear Infection
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