Dr. Richard Rinehart, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has been practicing for 27 years. He graduated from Roy J Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine At University Of Iowa in 1991 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 Republic
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
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Top Care Areas
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Earwax Buildup
very high
more than 96% of peers
Outer Ear Infection
very high
more than 94% of peers
Ear Disorders
very high
more than 92% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
53 Conditions Treated
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Common Cold
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Cough
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Headache
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Lip Cancer
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pharyngitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Tinnitus
- TMJ
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
- Vocal Cord Nodule
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
Less
22 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- 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
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Lip, Excision or Resection
- 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
- Wound Repair
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Roy J Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine At University Of IowaMedical School | Graduated 1991
- Iowa Methodist Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed
- Central Ia Health Sys/ia MethodiResidency Hospital | Completed
- University Iowa Hosps And ClinicsResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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