Dr. Gunnar West, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat ·
Male ·
Age 63
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Dr. Gunnar West, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Dallas, TX and has been practicing for 29 years. He graduated from Midwestern University in 1981 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat, allergy & immunology, and more.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Centene
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
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Chronic Sinusitis
very high
more than 94% of peers
Ear Ache
very high
more than 92% of peers
Sinusitis
very high
more than 92% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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3 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Allergy & Immunology
- Audiology Technology
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology*
48 Conditions Treated
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Animal Allergies
- Bell's Palsy
- Broken Nose
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Ear Infection
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Larynx Conditions
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Nasal Obstruction
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pollen Allergy
- Sinus Disorders
- Sinus Polyp
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Vertigo
- Wheezing
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19 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Allergy Shots
- Allergy Skin Testing
- Allergy Testing
- Allergy Treatment
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Balloon Sinuplasty
- Ear Tube Placement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- ENT Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hearing Aid
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Nasal Surgery
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Sinus Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Pittsburgh / Main CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 1977
- Midwestern UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Tripler Army HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- Tulsa Regional Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. West accepts 12 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice PPO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Centene
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOPacifiCareUnited Healthcare
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