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  • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery 1490 Rivers Edge Trl, Altoona, WI 54720
  • (715) 828-2368

Brief Intro

Dr. Rima DeFatta is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and completed a fellowship in Laryngology at The Institute for Voice and Ear Research at Drexel University. Although she treats the full spectrum of head and neck disorders, her passion lies in the diagnosis and management of upper aerodigestive tract problems that compromise a patients ability to eat, breathe and speak. She specializes in cutting-edge diagnostic, medical and surgical techniques to treat the most challenging and diverse voice and swallowing problems.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University - 2005

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Defatta Ent And Facial Plastic Surgery
  • 1490 Rivers Edge Trl, Altoona, WI 54720
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Otitis Media
  • Acute Otitis Externa
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Hearing Loss
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Procedures Performed

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Sleep and EEG Testing
  • Tympanoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Hearing Evaluation
  • Sleep and EEG Testing
  • Myringotomy and Tympanotomy
  • Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Meritain Health
  • UCare
  • Medicare
  • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin
  • Aetna
  • Gundersen Health Plan
  • AARP
  • Tricare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • MagnaCare
  • PreferredOne
  • Medica
  • Health Alliance
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
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