Dr. Thomas Lowry

Robert Defatta is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Altoona, Wisconsin. Dr. Defatta is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Jeffrey Bartynski is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Dr. Bartynski is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Familial Deafness.

When I started medical school, I didn't realize that otolaryngology – head and neck surgery was a medical specialty! I feel quite fortunate to have discovered it during medical school, quickly realizing that the scope of practice of otolaryngology fit my personality and interests well. I completed my residency in otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota in 2004 and never looked back. I enjoy treating the wide array of ear, nose and throat medical issues and I value every patient visit. Your visit will seem relaxed, but be assured that I am taking what you say quite seriously. While I like all areas within my specialty, I particularly enjoy treating children and performing salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. As an assistant professor in otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota, I take a great amount of pride in teaching our medical students and residents into becoming the next generation of doctors. As department head for HealthPartners Medical Group, we have grown into a tremendous group that can treat most every aspect of our specialty. Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.