Dr. Kim Elaine Schmitt M.D.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
52 Medical Park East Dr Suite 102 Birmingham AL, 35235About
Dr. Kim Schmitt is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Schmitt 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Hearing Loss
- Sleep Apnea
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Deviated Septum
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
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