Voice Disorders
Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists is dedicated to the care of the voice and to the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders. We offer comprehensive evaluation and the latest innovations in voice therapies for effective management of all conditions that affect the voice. We offer comprehensive evaluation, including…
Children’s Shelter of Cebu: Medical Mission
Written by: V. Stuart Cox, M.D. Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist It all began in 1978 when two Minnesotans visited the Philippines on a mission trip to Asia. During their visit, they saw many poor, orphaned children in the barrios of Cebu in urgent need for food, shelter, education, and medical care. Upon their return…
Dr. Tolan's Mission Trip
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Christopher Tolan, is proud to be a contributing supporter and health care provider of a recent mission trip to Kiafeng, China this year with an organization called Love Without Boundaries (LWB). Dr. Tolan has been a member of the LWB Foundation for many years now and truly enjoys being a part…
Nasal Congestion
– Written by Eric T. Becken, M.D. A common cold, hay fever, allergies, sinusitis, deviated septum, over use of some medications, nasal polyps, and even pregnancy can all result in nasal congestion. The symptoms are similar but the diagnosis and treatment may be vastly different. Some symptoms improve on their own in a few days…
Ear Infections
– Written by Eric T. Becken, M.D. Ear pain is a common cause of concern for parents of infants and young children, although it can also appear in adults. Often, the diagnosis is acute otitis media (AOM), or a middle ear infection. This frequently accompanies a common cold or other infection because an upper respiratory…
PMMA Medical Mission Trip
Written by Robert W. Smith, M.D. After two years of preparation, 74 members of the 2014 Philippines Minnesota Medical Association (PMMA) mission trip flew from the Twin Cities to Catarman, Northern Samar Province in the Philippines on January 30th. Dr. Bernard Quebral, an internist from HealthPartners, organized this and the 7 previous missions to the…
Caring for You & Your HSA Dollars
High Quality & Cost Efficient Health Care There are many health care clinics available, though very few that provide high quality care while protecting your dollars. At Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, we understand and believe that patients deserve to receive the best value for their loved ones. Our record of providing the highest…