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Dr. David Lapatka, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 72
Dr. David Lapatka, MD
2.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. David Lapatka, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.
Dr. David Lapatka, MD
2.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. David Lapatka, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 72
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. David Lapatka, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Lapatka graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at University of California, Irvine.Dr. David Lapatka, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has 45 years experience. Dr. Lapatka currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lapatka received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Lapatka's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lapatka is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ear Tube Placement
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Ear Tube Placement
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Otitis Media
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Bell's Palsy
Birthmark
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Dentofacial Anomalies
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Cellulitis
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthitis
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Skin Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
  2. 2 Columbus Community Hospital
    4600 38th St, Columbus, NE 68601
  3. 3 Sansum Clinic
    215 Pesetas Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
  4. 4 Office
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 411, Waterloo, IA 50702
  5. 5 Mercyone Cedar Falls Allergy Care
    516 Division St Ste 105, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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1 Star (8)

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Jan 30, 2017
I had an excellent appointment with Dr. Lapatka. He was friendly, thorough, and had wonderful bedside manner. I left feeling like my symptoms were understood and I felt reassured with the treatment plan. Would recommend! Great experience.
Carpinteria, CA — Jan 30, 2017
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Specialties*
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Luth Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Irvine
    1984
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Dr. David Lapatka, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Lapatka, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA