Overview
Joseph Puzzi, MD, is a pediatric and adult otolaryngologist who treats a broad spectrum of ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions, including allergies, rhinology, head and neck masses, otologic and hearing disorders, sleep apnea disorders and facial plastic reconstruction for skin cancer. Specializing in head and neck surgery, Dr. Puzzi also has a clinical interest in the medical and surgical management of thyroid, salivary, nasal and sinus disorders.|“I love the variety of patients I get to see,” he says. “I am always excited to see who is coming in for an appointment and the fresh challenges that are presented each day. I have great daily satisfaction that I am impacting lives in a positive way and this tremendous sense of fulfillment is what drives me.”|Dr. Puzzi is an Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society member. He completed a head and neck surgery fellowship with the American Academy of Otolaryngology after earning his master’s degree from Cornell University, where he was advised to pursue conventional medicine — a decision he regards as the best advice he ever received. He obtained his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his otolaryngology residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.|Board-certified with the American Board of Otolaryngology, he takes pride in the relationships and loyalty he's cultivated with his patients over the years. “The personal phone calls, texts and kind referrals from former and current patients mean the most to me,” he says.
Dr. Puzzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Myringotomy.
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Locations
100 Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Suite 205, Pottsville, PA 17901
Geisinger Medical Center - ENT
Dr. Purdy is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship-trained in head and neck surgical oncology. His clinical interests include head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid, microvascular reconstruction and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Purdy earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in head and neck surgery and microvascular reconstruction at the University of Miami Hospital. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Association in otolaryngology.|Dr. Purdy provides care to his own community, having earned his bachelor's degree at Bucknell University. Dr. Purdy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Puzzi isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- DFNB1Dr. Puzzi isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Jones SyndromeDr. Puzzi isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Puzzi isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Puzzi isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Puzzi isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Chronic CoughDr. Puzzi isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EmpyemaDr. Puzzi isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Enlarged AdenoidsDr. Puzzi isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Adenoids.