St. John’s Hospital-Berryville offering Ear, Nose &
Throat Services
Bi-Monthly Outreach Clinic with ENT Specialist Dr.
Scott Estrem
DEC. 4, 2008
St. John’s
Clinic otolaryngologist Dr. Scott Estrem will begin seeing patients
bi-monthly at St. John’s Hospital-Berryville the second and fourth Thursdays
of each month, beginning Dec. 11.
Dr. Estrem is
board certified in otolaryngology and otology. His regular practice is with St. John’s Clinic – Ear, Nose & Throat in Springfield. He completed
his medical education, including residency, with the University of Iowa. He is a member of most major
societies, associations and boards relating to ENT care.
Dr. Estrem will
be assisted by audiologist Megan Widger, AuD, who will provide general
hearing tests and services, including hearing aid consultation.
Clinics will be
held in the hospital’s Sleep
Disorders Center and will focus on common problems
of the ear, nose and throat, in both children and adults. Conditions
evaluated & treated by Dr. Estrem will include;
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Ears
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balance disorders, chronic ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus
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Nose
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Allergic Rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, deviated septum, obstructive sleep
apnea
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Throat
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Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, esophageal disorders, larynx (voice-box)
problems
Additionally, Dr.
Estrem will perform tonsil, adenoid and BMT (ear tube) surgeries in addition
to other ENT surgeries here at St. John’s Hospital-Berryville, eliminating
the need for travel during recovery.
“We are extremely
pleased to welcome Dr. Estrem to our local team at St. John’s
Hospital-Berryville,” said Hospital President Kristy Noble. “By adding an
Ear, Nose & Throat physician to our growing list of on-site outreach
specialists, local families can access essential medical services that they
would ordinarily have to travel an hour or more to find. It’s a great
opportunity for everyone involved.”
Appointments are
by referral, and can be made by calling toll free (800) 658-0454 or by
dialing direct at 417-820-5750
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