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General Otolaryngology

General otolaryngologists work across the spectrum of otolaryngology and have diverse knowledge in treatments for common disorders in otology, laryngology, rhinology and pediatric otolaryngology.

Physicians in the general otolaryngology subspeciality provide specialized care for adults and children for a wide range of conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat:

  • Dysphagia, or difficulty and painful swallowing
  • Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Chronic sore throat and cough
  • Tonsillitis
  • Deviated septum
  • Epistaxis (frequent/severe nose bleeds)
  • Nasal polyps
  • Facial trauma
  • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (HPV)

Looking for Patient Care?

General otolaryngology services at IU Health are available to both children and adults. To schedule an appointment at Riley Hospital, call 317-944-8620. For adult care, call 317-944-6467.

General Otolaryngologists

Seth Bruggers, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Alhasan N. Elghouche, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Kia R. Jones, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Natalie Kadin, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Noah Shaikh, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Abideen O. Yekinni, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery