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Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.2 (13)
Map Pin Small Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Albuquerque, NM. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER and is affiliated with Unm Hospital and Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center. Dr. Spafford, completed a residency at University Colo Health Scis Center. Patients rated Dr. Spafford an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Spafford works at Practice in Albuquerque, NM with other offices in Rio Rancho, NM. They frequently treat conditions like Tinnitus, Dysphagia and Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Spafford's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-2336
  2. 2
    Unm Pain Center
    900 Camino de Salud, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-4947
  3. 3
    University of New Mexico Ems Consortium
    1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-6451
  4. 4
    Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center
    3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 994-7397
    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
  5. 5
    Univ. of New Mexico Hospital
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 272-1623

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  • Unm Hospital
  • Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center

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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)

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Tinnitus
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Dysphagia
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Acute Laryngitis
Dizziness
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Earwax Buildup
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Hyperparathyroidism
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nosebleed
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sleep Apnea
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Parathyroidectomy
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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Deviated Septum
Down Syndrome
Ear Ache
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hyperacusis
Jaw Fracture
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
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
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 Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
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
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
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346257391
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins Med Instns
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Colo Health Scis Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Exempla St Joseph Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Spafford is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Spafford has seen patients for Tinnitus, Dysphagia and Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Spafford on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Spafford. 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. Spafford.

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