Dr. Brent E Richardson MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
3010 Highland Pkwy Suite 550 Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Brent Richardson is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Richardson 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1990
University of Washington School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Treatments
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Tonsillitis
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