Joseph Wells Tortorich D.O.
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
12188A N MERIDIAN ST STE 375 CARMEL IN, 46032About
Dr. Joseph Tortorich is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in CARMEL, IN. Dr. Tortorich 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
Pikeville College DO 2011
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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