Dr. Steven R Herwig D.O.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
5950 University Ave Suite 265 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Steven Herwig is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Herwig 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 1976
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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