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Dr. Michael McKenna, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat •  Male • Age 63

  
Dr. McKenna

Massachusetts Eye and Ear

243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
Accepting new patients

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Dr. Michael McKenna, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Boston, MA and has been practicing for 32 years. He specializes in ear, nose, and throat and neurotology.

At a Glance

  • Explains conditions well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Practices at top hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. McKenna accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Preferred Blue PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Massachusetts
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. McKenna's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Earwax Buildup
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McKenna treats Earwax Buildup more than 99% of his peers

Dr. McKenna treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

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Ear Disorders
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McKenna treats Ear Disorders more than 99% of his peers

Dr. McKenna treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Outer Ear Infection
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McKenna treats Outer Ear Infection more than 98% of his peers

Dr. McKenna treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Dr. McKenna's conditions and procedures:

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Conductive Hearing Loss
  • Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
  • Deafness
  • Dizziness
  • Down Syndrome
  • Dysphagia
  • Ear Ache
  • Ear Disorders
  • Ear Surgery
  • Ear Tube Placement
  • Earwax Buildup
  • EMG (Electromyography)
  • ENT Surgery
  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
  • Headache
  • Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
  • Hyperacusis
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Larynx Conditions
  • Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Meningiomas
  • Nerve Sheath Tumors
  • Neuroplasty
  • Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
  • Oral Cancer
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Otitis Media
  • Otosclerosis
  • Outer Ear Infection
  • Perforated Eardrum
  • Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
  • Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Tinnitus
  • TMJ
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Velocardiofacial Syndrome
  • Vertigo
  • Vocal Cord Nodule
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis

Dr. McKenna's Reviews

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5.0

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compassionate, answered questions and took a lot of time with me
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr. Michael McKenna is a fellowship-trained otologist/neurotologist (ear doctor) at Mass. Eye and Ear. He treats patients for a range of ear conditions.

Specialties

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat
  • Neurotology

Board Certifications

  • Neurotology
  • Otolaryngology
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Education

1988
Mass EE Infirm
Residency Hospital

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Affiliated Hospitals

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83% Patient experience rating, 14% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018, 2017)