Dr. Gail Anderson, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Prince Frederick, MD and has been practicing for 29 years. She graduated from Wayne State Univ Som in 1984 and specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, sleep medicine otolaryngology, and more.Read her story
Chesapeake Otolaryngology Assoc
131 Main St Ste 202
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-6975
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Top Care Areas
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Earwax Buildup
very high
more than 97% of peers
Larynx Conditions
very high
more than 92% of peers
Loss of Smell and-or Taste
very high
more than 91% of peers
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Dr. Anderson's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Anderson "Dr. Gail Anderson is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She grew up in Anne Arundel County and received her Bachelor's Degree from The Johns Hopkins University. She then received her Master's Degree in Pathology from the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She worked as a physician's assistant for several years at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan before attending medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. After receiving her MD from Wayne State, Dr. Anderson completed a five year residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania. She founded Chesapeake Otolaryngology Associates LLC in 2001. She presently serves as the Chief of Surgery of the Dimensions Surgery Center. Dr. Anderson was one of the first doctors in the country to perform the Balloon Sinuplasty Procedure and attends annual conferences to stay up-to-date with procedures and techniques. Dr. Anderson lives in Calvert County, is a Master Gardener, and enjoys kayaking and strength training."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Anderson "At Chesapeake Otolaryngology Associates we understand that each of our patients is an individual. We take time to understand your needs and concerns and provide you with professional Ear, Nose and Throat care with a human touch."
12 Specialties
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Adult Allergy
- Allergy
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery
- Laryngology
- Otolaryngic Allergy
- Pediatric Allergy
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
- Sinus Surgery
- Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology
- Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
116 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Positional Vertigo
- Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Cancer of Floor of Mouth
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Central Vestibular Vertigo
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Pharyngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Complex Fractures
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Continous Dizziness Similar to Menier'e Disease
- Cough
- Cyst
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia, Chronic Spasmodic
- Ear Ache
- Ear Cancer
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Esophageal Cancer
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- External Ear Disorders
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hyperacusis
- Laryngeal Abscess
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukoplakia
- Lip Cancer
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Meniere's Disease
- Migrainous Vertigo
- Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Neck Cancer
- Nose Cancer
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Pharyngeal Disorders
- Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Otitis Media
- Otitis Media With Effusion
- Outer Ear Infection
- Palate Cancer
- Perforated Eardrum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Pharyngitis
- Postnasal Drip
- Problem Sleepiness
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Cyst
- Salivary Gland Diseases
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Sinus Cancer
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsil Disorders
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Carcinoma
- Vocal Cord Cyst
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Familial
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
- Vocal Cord Thickening
- Vocal Papilloma
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56 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
- Biopsy
- Biopsy of Affected Tissue
- Botox® Injection
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Navigational System
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Excision
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- Excision of Neck Mass
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Submandibular Gland
- Excision of Vestibule Floor of Mouth
- Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
- Excisional Biopsy
- Frenectomy
- Frenulotomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Myringotomy
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Nasal Disorder Endoscopy
- Nasal Packing for Epitaxis
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nasal Surgery
- Posterior Nasal Pack
- Sinus Surgery
- Skin Biopsy
- Sleep Apnea Surgery
- Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Surgical Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Treatment for Nose Bleeds
- Turbinate Reduction
- Wound Repair
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Education
- Johns Hopkins University / School of MedicineUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Wayne State Univ SomMedical School | Graduated 1984
- University of PennsylvaniaInternship Hospital | Completed 1985
- University of PennsylvaniaResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- University of MarylandOther Education | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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