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Dr. Richard Bass, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 82
Dr. Richard Bass, MD
3.0 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Bass, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Springfield, IL.
Dr. Richard Bass, MD
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Dr. Richard Bass, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 82
Springfield, IL
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56 years of experience
Dr. Richard Bass, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Springfield, IL.

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Dr. Bass graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1968 and completed a residency at Northwestern.Dr. Richard Bass, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Springfield, IL and has 56 years experience. Dr. Bass currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital, Mason District Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Bass received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Bass' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bass is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mixed Hearing Loss
Perforated Eardrum
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Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Otitis Media
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Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
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Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
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Deafness
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Deviated Septum
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Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
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)
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Outer Ear Infection
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Gaines & Banday LLC
    301 N 8th St, Springfield, IL 62701
  2. 2 Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781

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Apr 03, 2019
He fixed me right up no problem.
— Apr 03, 2019
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1968
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1969
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern
    1970
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Bass, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bass' profile.

Dr. Richard Bass, MD is affiliated with HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital, Mason District Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Bass, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital

    503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • Mason District Hospital

    615 N Promenade St, Havana, IL

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL