Dr. Matthew J Carfrae MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) | Otology & Neurotology
411 Laurel St Suite 2100 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Matthew Carfrae is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Carfrae 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 Iowa Medical School MD
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto- Neurotology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fibromuscular dysplasia of the internal carotid artery causing pulsatile tinnitus.
- Underlay tympanoplasty with laser tissue welding.
- 3 Tesla delayed contrast magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of Ménière's disease.
- Auricular ossification resulting in external auditory canal stenosis.
- Intact meatal skin, canal wall down approach for difficult cochlear implantation.
Fellowships
- Univ of Virginia-Neurotology, Charlottesville, VA 2008
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