Dr. Mark Zlab, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has been practicing for 27 years. He graduated from University of Nebraska / College of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.
Iowa Clinic Ear Nose/Throat Ctr
5950 University Ave Ste 265
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9450
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- American Enterprise Group
- American Republic
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
very high
more than 96% of peers
Outer Ear Infection
very high
more than 94% of peers
Tonsillectomy
very high
more than 93% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
63 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Common Cold
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- 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)
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pharyngitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- 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)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
Less
27 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)
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
- Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
- Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tracheal Surgery
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University of Nebraska / College of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1985
- Des Moines Veteran's Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed
- University Of Nebraskamed CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1991
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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