Derek J. Handzo
Distinguished in DFNB1

Dr. Derek J. Handzo

Otolaryngology
Corewell Health
Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC
11080 Hall Road, Suite A, 
Sterling Heights, MI 
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Distinguished in DFNB1
Corewell Health
Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC
11080 Hall Road, Suite A, 
Sterling Heights, MI 
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Overview

Derek Handzo is an Otolaryngologist in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Dr. Handzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DFNB1. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Infant Hearing Loss, Vertigo, DFNB1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Handzo is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
Residency
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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CareFirst
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Health Alliance Plan
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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McLaren Health
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
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Priority Health
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Spectrum Priority Health
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC
11080 Hall Road, Suite A, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Call: 586-254-7200
Other Locations
Lakeshore Ear Nose & Throat Center PC
2251 North Squirrel Road, Suite 200, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Call: 248-652-0044
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    • Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
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    • Allergic Rhinitis
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