Overview
Dr. Linker is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology. His clinical interests include sinus problems, sore throat, ear infections and hearing loss. Dr. Linker attended Tufts University, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Bowld Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Dr. Linker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Otitis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).
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Locations
809 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
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Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- OtitisDr. Linker isAdvanced. Learn about Otitis.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Linker isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Linker isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Linker isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EthmoiditisDr. Linker isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.