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Foxhall Parker Thornton Iii, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8901 W 74th St, Suite 121, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Phone: 913-261-2223    Fax: 913-261-2224

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Otolaryngology: An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.


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