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Dr. John Ortega, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 61
Dr. John Ortega, MD
4.2 (96 Ratings)

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Dr. John Ortega, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, IL.
Dr. John Ortega, MD
4.2 (96 Ratings)
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Dr. John Ortega, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 61
Elmhurst, IL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Ortega, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, IL.

About

Dr. Ortega graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at University Iowa Hospital & Clin.Dr. John Ortega, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Elmhurst, IL and has 19 years experience. Dr. Ortega currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus, Edward Hospital-Main Campus and Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Ortega has experience treating conditions like Earwax Buildup, Nonsuppurative Otitis Media and Throat Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ortega received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 96 times. Dr. Ortega's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ortega is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Earwax Buildup
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Earwax Buildup
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Otitis Media
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
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)
Hyperparathyroidism
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Adenoidectomy
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Parathyroidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Big Ears
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Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cellulitis
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Orbital Fracture
Otosclerosis
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction

Insurance Accepted

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  • AARP
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    Humana HMO
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  • Three Rivers Provider Network
    Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
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  • CorVel
  • Select Plus HMO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Medicaid of Illinois
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    Preferred Network Access
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
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    Choice Plus PPO
    AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2 HMO
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    Choice HMO
    Navigate HMO
    Select Plus HMO
    AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 1 HMO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1200 S York St Ste 4180, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  2. 2 Elmhurst Clinic
    1100 Lake St Ste 230, Oak Park, IL 60301
  3. 3 Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
    1200 S York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  4. 4 Elmhurst Hospital
    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ortega
4.2
Based on 96 Reviews
5 Stars (69)
4 Stars (7)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (15)

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Jun 09, 2024
He is the best doctor I have seen. Very thorough, patient, and caring. Always listens and is very eager to help. My whole family sees him.
— Jun 09, 2024
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • University Iowa Hospital & Clin
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Iowa Hospital & Clin
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Ortega, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ortega's profile.

Dr. Ortega frequently treats the following conditions: Earwax Buildup, Nonsuppurative Otitis Media and Throat Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Ortega, MD is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus, Edward Hospital-Main Campus and Loyola University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Ortega, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL