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Dr. Joel Ernster, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 70
Dr. Joel Ernster, MD
4.6 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Ernster, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Colorado Springs, CO.
Dr. Joel Ernster, MD
4.6 (47 Ratings)
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Dr. Joel Ernster, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 70
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Ernster, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

About

Dr. Ernster graduated from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1981 and completed a residency at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.Dr. Joel Ernster, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Colorado Springs, CO and has 43 years experience. Dr. Ernster currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital. At present, Dr. Ernster received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Ernster's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ernster is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Enlarged Turbinates
Dysphagia
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Enlarged Turbinates
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Postnasal Drip
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Positional Vertigo
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Broken Nose
Cancer
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Central Sleep Apnea
Central Vestibular Vertigo
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Geographic Tongue
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Nasal Cavity Cancer
Nasal Obstruction
Neck Cancer
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Cancer
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Cancer
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Swallowing Disorders
Throat Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Carcinoma
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Affected Tissue
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision
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Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Cyst
Excision of Dentoalveolar Lesion Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Lipoma
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
Excision of Submandibular Gland
Excision of Vestibule Floor of Mouth
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Excisional Biopsy
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Middle Ear Implant Insertion
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Surgical Biopsy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Voice Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Colorado Ent. & Allergy
    3030 N Circle Dr Ste 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    6071 E Woodmen Rd Ste 325, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ernster
4.6
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (41)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Dec 30, 2020
I needed a regular CPAP review. His office was good about reminding me and reminding me again when I had to delay it. They were also good about making it a tele appointment. I feel comfortable with Dr. Ernster; it always a surprisingly pleasant time with him.
— Dec 30, 2020
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About Me

Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital|St. Joseph S Hospital/Children S Hospital
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
    1986
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Ernster, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ernster's profile.

Dr. Joel Ernster, MD is affiliated with CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Ernster, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital

    2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO