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Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 54
Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD
4.3 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Hoover, AL.
Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD
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Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 54
Hoover, AL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Hoover, AL.

About

Dr. Lay graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at University of Al Hospital.Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Hoover, AL and has 23 years experience. Dr. Lay currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. Dr. Lay has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Thrush among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lay received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Lay's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lay is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Thrush
Headache
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Thrush
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Headache
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Age Related Hearing Loss
Allergic Rhinitis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Meniere's Disease
Nosebleed
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Abscess
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Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Allergic Reaction
Anosmia
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Black Hairy Tongue
Broken Nose
Cauliflower Ear
Chronic Laryngitis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Fracture
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Labyrinthitis
Laryngitis
Larynx Conditions
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngolaryngitis
Pulmonary Disease
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Snoring
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sore Throat
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Tongue-Tie
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Surgery
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Parotidectomy
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sinus Surgery
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • WellCare
  • Coventry Health Care of Georgia
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Assurant Health
  • WellPoint
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 U Save Pharmacy #20
    1680 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
  2. 2 Office
    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 301, Hoover, AL 35242
  3. 3 American Family Care
    5569 Grove Blvd Ste 121, Hoover, AL 35226
  4. 4 Office
    3000 Cahaba Village Plz, Mountain Brk, AL 35243
  5. 5 American Family Care Gardendale
    919 Odum Rd, Gardendale, AL 35071

Patient Satisfaction

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4.3
Based on 18 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 13, 2019
Dr Lay was amazing with my 4yo! He was nice and explained things in a way we understood. He was caring during the surgery process and even called a few days later to make sure she was doing alright. He is definitely an ENT I recommend for anyone. He has your best interest in mind.
— Nov 13, 2019
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Sinus Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • University of Alabama Hospital
    2002
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Al Hospital
    2006
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lay's profile.

Dr. Lay frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Thrush. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Yes, Dr. Kristopher Lay, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL