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Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Bessemer, AL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD

Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Bessemer, AL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Medical West Main Campus. Dr. Gilliland, completed a residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Gilliland an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Gilliland works at Practice in Bessemer, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Acute Sinusitis and Outer Ear Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthCare 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. Gilliland's Office Locations

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    Ent. Bessemer LLC
    985 9th Ave SW Ste 308, Bessemer, AL 35022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 481-7780

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  • Medical West Main Campus

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Acute Sinusitis
Outer Ear Infection
Chronic Rhinitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Facial Fracture
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Vertigo
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Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Allergies
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Ear Abscess
Ear Ache
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Ear Disorders
Ear Infection
Enlarged Turbinates
ENT Cancer
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Geographic Tongue
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Motion Sickness
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyp
Oral Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snoring
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Swimmer's Ear
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Desensitization
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Myringotomy
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nasal Surgery
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861500753
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Carraway Methodist Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Auburn University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Richard Gilliland, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gilliland is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Gilliland has seen patients for Acute Sinusitis and Outer Ear Infection, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gilliland on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Gilliland. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gilliland.

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