Dr. Robert Ostendorf
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Gadsden, AL
22 years experience male
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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3 Answers
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Ostendorfanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 22 years experience
Yes.: Any infection can cause the tonsils and adenoid tissue to enlarge. This should resolve in the next few weeks but could take several months for the to... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Ostendorfanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 22 years experience
Saline nasal spray.: Middle ear fliud is usually caused by eustachian tube dysfunction. The eustachian tube openings are in the back of the nose. Saline nasal rinses ca... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Ostendorfanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 22 years experience
Fluid or pus: ... In the middle ear. The middle ear is the space behind the eardrum seen when looking in the ear canal. They are very common in young children but... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Ostendorf is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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very helpful
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Alabama School of Medicine, AL
Graduated 2001MD
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