Ear, Nose & Throat
A Sound Decision
A dizzy spell prompted Luverne Druecker, 80, to visit his family doctor, Bradley Beer, MD. Concerned about possible inner ear issues, Dr. Beer referred him to Aaron Benson, MD, at Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic. Read more on page 4.
Mercy’s Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Clinic provides a full range of medical and surgical services for pediatric and adult patients with disorders and diseases of the head and neck, including allergy testing and treatment, as well as audiology services.
Meet our board-certified, fellowship-trained ENT physicians
Disorders of the ear, nose and throat can be very complex as they often relate to structures of the head and neck. Aaron Benson, MD, and Shane Gailushas, MD, are both board-certified, fellowship-trained ENT physicians, who have the specialized training necessary to effectively treat these conditions both medically and surgically, whether in a child or an adult. For questions, or to schedule an appointment, call (319) 398-6900.
Ear
From ear wax to cochlear implants. Learn more about the wide range of hearing-related conditions we treat, procedures and services offered.
Nose
Congestion, sinus infection, deviated septum, sleep apnea and chronic cough due to allergies – these are just a few of the varied health problems we see each day in the clinic. Learn more about the wide range of nasal and breathing conditions we treat and procedures offered.
Throat
Throat - conditions we treat:
- Recurrent strep throat
- Tonsil stones
- Hoarseness
- Adult & pediatric sleep apnea
Throat – procedures offered:
- Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy
Dizziness & Balance Disorders
- Meniere’s Disease
- Vertigo
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Labyrinthitis
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF)
- Tumors
Allergy Testing & Treatment
Finding out what you are allergic to is an important first step to effective allergy treatment. An examination, review of your medical history and testing will help identify the specific things that are causing your allergies, and help our allergy team to diagnose and appropriately treat your symptoms.
Allergy – conditions we treat:
- Seasonal
- Environmental
- Hay fever
Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders & Surgery
- Thyroid and parathyroid
- Larynx
Cancers of the Head & Neck
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Functional rhinoplasty
- Scar revision
- Otoplasty (cosmetic ear surgery)
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Repair facial defects after Mohs skin surgery
- Skin cancer removal
- Botox
- Facial injuries or trauma
- Repair of ear lobes from injury or gauges
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