Dr. John R Lafrentz MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
285 Chateau Dr Huntsville AL, 35801About
Dr. John Lafrentz is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Lafrentz 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 Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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