Dr. David Whitley, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Rockledge, FL and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from Univ Of Al Sch Of Med in 1984 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.Read his story
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Top Care Areas
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Earwax Buildup
very high
more than 97% of peers
Ear Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers
Chronic Sinusitis
very high
more than 92% of peers
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Dr. Whitley's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Whitley "Dr. Whitley was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He attended Birmingham Southern College and received his Bachelor's degree in Biology. He then attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. After medical school, Dr. Whitley moved to Tampa, Florida for his residency training in General Surgery at Univeristy of South Florida. He completed three years of training in General Surgery followed by four years in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery before being certified by that specialty board. Dr. Whitley has been a part of Brevard ENT Center since 1991. He has extensive training in all types of Head and Neck Surgery including: Cancer and thyroid disorders, Computer Guided Sinus Surgery, Non-Invasive Balloon Sinuplasty. He specializes in treating allergies, speech, swallowing, as well as balance and hearing disorders. Dr. Whitley has also been a consultant in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Brevard County Children's Medical Services Clinic, serving needs of children for 19 years. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Whitley "As a practice, we are true believers that excellence in treating patients and performing surgery is derived from both education and experience. We strive to keep current on the latest techniques and standards to provide our patients with the safest and the most optimal results. "
1 Â Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Â Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
80 Â Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Adenoid Infection
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Jaw Fracture
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Orbital Fracture
- Osteosarcoma
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Outer Ear Infection
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Perforated Eardrum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
- Sore Throat
- Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
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37 Â Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adenoidectomy
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Facial Bone
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Uvulectomy
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
1 Malpractice Claim
- Settlement : 10/4/2013Amount or Range: $115,000.00Nature of Complaint: BREVARD COUNTYState: Florida
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
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Education
- Univ Of Al Sch Of MedMedical School | Graduated 1984
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaBlue Care HMOBlue SelectBlueDental Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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