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Dr. John Austin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 64
Dr. John Austin, MD
4.0 (45 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. John Austin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 64
Brownsville, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. John Austin, MD works in Brownsville, TX as an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist and has 38 years experience.

They are board certified in Otolaryngology and graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Austin completed a residency at USC & LAC Medical Center. At present, Dr. Austin has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. They are affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Austin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Austin practices at Practice in Brownsville, TX and has additional offices in Lakeway, TX, Harlingen, TX and McAllen, TX.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Signature Administrators PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4770 N Expressway Ste 304, Brownsville, TX 78526
  2. 2 Office
    1010 Ranch Road 620 S Ste 107, Lakeway, TX 78734
  3. 3 Valley Baptist Medical Center-harlingen
    2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550
  4. 4 Rio Grande Valley Sleep Centers Inc
    2101 S Cynthia St, McAllen, TX 78503
  5. 5 Office
    510 Victoria Ln Ste 5, Harlingen, TX 78550

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4.0
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (10)

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Apr 15, 2019
Finally found an EMT that solved my sinus problems one step at a time. Great doctor! So lucky to have found him.
— Apr 15, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Usc Los Angeles Co Mc|Usc-Los Angeles Co Mc
    1987
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • USC & LAC Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. John Austin, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Austin accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Austin's office to make an appointment.

Yes, Dr. Austin speaks Spanish. See Dr. Austin's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Austin has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 45 times.

Dr. Austin is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Austin has been practicing as an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist for 38 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Regional Medical Center

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

    Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)

  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

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  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

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  7. Get Tested for HIV

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  10. Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)

    Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)

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