Dr. Zachary D Wassmuth M.D.

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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Zachary Wassmuth, who serves patients in Austin, Texas. Having more than 20 years of experience in his field, Dr. Wassmuth currently practices as an Otolaryngologist with Capital Otolaryngology in Austin, Texas. He is also affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hospital at Westlake Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Capital Otolaryngology offers ENT Austin doctors with a broad range of ear, nose, and throat services including adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat care, advanced sinus care, including balloon sinuplasty, snoring and sleep apnea treatments, and comprehensive hearing and balance therapies. Dr. Wassmuth received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in 1994. Upon receiving his medical degree, Dr. Wassmuth went on to complete an internship in Otolaryngology at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas; followed by his residency in Otolaryngology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. He is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Furthermore, he holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the Texas Medical Association, the Travis County Medical Society, the Austin Society of Otolaryngology, as well as the Texas Association of Otolaryngology. Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as Ear, Nose & Throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck ranging from hearing loss to cancer. Dr. Wassmuth was one of the first ENT doctors in Texas to adopt minimally invasive balloon sinuplasty for treating chronic sinusitis, as well as inspire therapy for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

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