David L. Walner
Experienced in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. David L. Walner

Pediatric Otolaryngology | Otolaryngology
Aurora Healthcare
Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC
Park Ridge, IL 
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Experienced in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Aurora Healthcare
Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC
Park Ridge, IL 
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Overview

David Walner is an Otolaryngologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Walner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Tongue Tie, Perichondritis, and Adenoidectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Residency
University of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
Specialties
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Pediatric Otolaryngology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery
Fellowships
Cincinnati College of Medicine, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Call: 847-674-5585
Other Locations
Midwest ENT Alliance
P 1475 E Belvidere Rd, Ste 212, Grayslake, IL 60030
Midwest ENT Alliance
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

21 Total Publications

Tongue-tie and breastfeeding.
Tongue-tie and breastfeeding.
Journal: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
Published: May 01, 2022
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Areas of Expertise

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