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Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 61
Dr. Michael Spafford, MD
4.2 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, NM.
Dr. Michael Spafford, MD
4.2 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 61
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, NM.

About

Dr. Spafford graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1992 and completed a residency at University Colo Health Scis Center.Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, NM and has 32 years experience. Dr. Spafford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UNM Hospital. Dr. Spafford has experience treating conditions like Acute Laryngitis, Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) and Dizziness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Spafford received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Spafford's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Spafford is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Laryngitis
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Dizziness
Acute Laryngitis
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Tinnitus
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Cervical Vertigo
Mixed Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Earwax Buildup
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Tonsillitis
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Parathyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Epiglottitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hyperacusis
Jaw Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Tracheitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Sleep Study
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ultrasound
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus
    BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  2. 2 UNM Pain Center
    900 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
  3. 3 UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 University of New Mexico Ems Consortium
    1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131

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4.2
Based on 13 Reviews
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May 22, 2023
Dr Spafford operated on my tongue and lymph none removal this past feburary . I had the best care and services and a very good surgeon. I am from Boston and I can say Comprensive Cancer is excellent for treating cancer. I would refer anyone I know to needs to see a cancer doctor.
— May 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    1992
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
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Colo Health Scis Center
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Med Instns
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Spafford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Spafford's profile.

Dr. Spafford frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Laryngitis, Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) and Dizziness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is affiliated with UNM Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Spafford, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UNM Hospital

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM