Dr. McIlwain received her doctorate degree in Audiology at the University of Washington, and completed her externship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. She completed her undergraduate degree at Texas State University in...
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Dr. Hammond graduated magna cum laude from the Honors Program at the University of Utah in 1996 with a degree in biology. He then completed medical school there in 2000. He finished an internship in general surgery in 2001 at Mount Carmel Health...
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Dr. Kim grew up in California and spent time in New York attending medical school before joining the Army as an otolaryngologist. He was honorably discharged in 2007 and enjoys living in Fairbanks with his wife and three boys.
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PA Kimberly D. Shriner is the newest addition to Fairbanks ENT Clinic team. Kimberly is a recent 2019 graduate from the University of Washington’s Northwest MEDEX Physician Assistant Program and is certified by the National Commission on...
Read moreFood allergies or food intolerances affect nearly everyone at some point. When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. Actually, however, only about 3% of adults and 6%-8%...
Read moreThere are thousands of hearing aid dispensers promoting their products these days, in doctors’ offices, at shopping mall kiosks, and, of course, online. How do you know who you can trust? An important distinction to understand when treating...
Read moreIf you broke your leg, would you use crutches? If you had trouble seeing, would you use glasses? If you had trouble hearing, would you use hearing aids? You hear with your brain and NOT with your ears. Your ears are just a vehicle in which to...
Read moreAcute Ear Infections Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection...
Read moreMillions of Americans suffer from nasal allergies, commonly known as hay fever. Often fragrant flowers are blamed for the uncomfortable symptoms, yet they are rarely the cause; their pollens are too heavy to be airborne. An ear, nose, and throat...
Read morePlease find information below about some common plant allergens (not tree pollen) in this area: Dandelion Common dandelion is a simple perennial (no branching) with a basal rosette that has deeply lobed leaves that generally point back towards...
Read moreDizziness & Balance Disorders Many words are used to describe dizziness. These include disorientation, imbalance, light-headedness and swaying but true vertigo is characterized by a spinning sensation. Vertigo can be accompanied by nausea...
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