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Dr. John Ortega, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.2 (93)
Map Pin Small Elmhurst, IL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Ortega, MD

Dr. John Ortega, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Elmhurst, IL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus and West Suburban Medical Center. Dr. Ortega, completed a residency at University Iowa Hospital & Clin. Patients rated Dr. Ortega an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Ortega works at Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group in Elmhurst, IL with other offices in Oak Park, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Throat Pain, Cervical Vertigo and Dizziness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ortega's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group
    1200 S York St Ste 4180, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (331) 221-9004
  2. 2
    Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group
    1100 Lake St Ste 150, Oak Park, IL 60301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (331) 221-9004

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  • Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
  • West Suburban Medical Center

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Throat Pain
Cervical Vertigo
Dizziness
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
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)
Hyperparathyroidism
Nosebleed
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
TMJ
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Parathyroidectomy
Wound Repair
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Big Ears
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Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Cellulitis
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Fracture
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Orbital Fracture
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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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
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sleep Study
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740231810
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Iowa Hospital & Clin
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Iowa Hospital & Clin
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Ortega, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ortega is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ortega has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ortega has seen patients for Throat Pain, Cervical Vertigo and Dizziness, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ortega on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    93 patients have reviewed Dr. Ortega. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ortega.

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