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Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 40
Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 40
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Wheless graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2011 and completed a residency at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine.Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN and has 13 years experience. Dr. Wheless currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Wheless received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Wheless' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wheless is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acoustic Nerve Disorder
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Allergic Rhinitis
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Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
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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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoiditis
Black Hairy Tongue
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
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Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoglossal Nerve Disorder
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Motion Sickness
Myringitis
Nonobliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
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Wheezing
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Adenoidectomy
Allergy Drops
Allergy Shots
Allergy Testing
Allergy Treatment
Desensitization
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Removal
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery With Navigational System
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Surgery
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Head and Neck Surgery
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nasal Airway Surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Salivary Endoscopy
Salivary Gland Surgery
Sinus Surgery
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tracheostomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Vocal Cord Surgery
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Consultants PC
    9430 Park West Blvd Ste 330, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 693-6065
  2. 2 Office
    501 20th St Ste 204, Knoxville, TN 37916
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  3. 3 Office
    576 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr Ste 207, Lenoir City, TN 37772
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Aug 10, 2024
Dr. Wheless takes time to explain a procedure and test results. He comes into the exam room with a smile and can brighten your day. If he sees a problem that isn't something he can handle he will recommend other doctors to treat you.
Michael M. — Aug 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Residency Hospital
  • University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
    2016
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wheless' profile.

Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center

    550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN