Otolaryngology Doctors in North Babylon, NY Accepting Medicare

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Phyllis S Scher, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 300 Bay Shore Rd, North Babylon, NY 11703
Phone: 631-586-2700    Fax: 631-586-3524

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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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