Dr. Melissa Hertler, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat  · Â
Female  · Â
Age 43
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Dr. Melissa Hertler, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Wauwatosa, WI and has been practicing for 12 years. She graduated from University Of Wisconsin Medical School in 2001 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat.Read her story
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- American Enterprise Group
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Centene
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
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Top Care Areas
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Ear Disorders
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more than 90% of peers
Sleep Disorders
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more than 91% of peers
Sleep Apnea
high
more than 90% of peers
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Dr. Hertler's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Hertler "Dr. Hertler earned her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin. She completed her residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She is board certified in Otolaryngology. She is also board certified in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Hertler is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, the Wisconsin State Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Hertler is the head of the Allergy Program at Alliance ENT & Hearing Center, S.C. She diagnoses and treats patients suffering from environmental allergens with skin testing and immunotherapy. Our most recent allergy testing includes PRE-PEN penicillin skin testing. Dr. Hertler has attended educational and additional courses including: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Basic Course – 2005 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Advanced Course – 2006 American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Academic Retreat – 2007 Cyberonics Vagal Nerve Stimulator Implant Course — 2006 Penn Rhinology Course –2005 House Ear Institue Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection Course — 2005 AO ASIF Maxillofacial Surgery As a mother of two young boys, Dr. Hertler understands the need for an easy-going, comfortable approach to children and their parents. When not in the office, she enjoys being a soccer mom and watching soccer games with her family."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Hertler "I am part of a team of otolaryngology, sleep, and allergy experts who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. Along with our knowledgeable and compassionate support staff, we invite you to visit our practice."
1 Â Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Â Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
80 Â Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Angioedema
- Animal Allergies
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Bronchitis
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Deafness
- Dermatitis
- 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)
- Hypogammaglobulinemia
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Meniere's Disease
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Orbital Fracture
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pollen Allergy
- Postnasal Drip
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyp
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32 Â Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Adenoidectomy
- Allergy Shots
- Allergy Skin Testing
- Allergy Testing
- Allergy Treatment
- 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 Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula 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)
- 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
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Education
- University Of Wisconsin / MadisonUndergraduate School | Graduated
- University Of Wisconsin Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 2001
- University Of New Mexico HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2002
- University Of New Mexico HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2006
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Hertler accepts 19 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- American Enterprise Group
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Access Choice PPOBlue Preferred HMO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Centene
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HealthPartners
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Molina HealthcareMolina
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wisconsin Physicians Service
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