Biography
Dr. McMullen is a native of New Orleans, having earned his undergraduate degree from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA and his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. Dr. McMullen then completed his training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which are all nationally recognized in the field of ENT. Dr. McMullen is Board Certified in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. McMullen provides comprehensive medical and surgical care within ENT, including care of both pediatric and adult patients. He routinely performs office-based procedures for certain conditions, including balloon sinuplasty.
Examples of common disorders treated:
- Ear problems (recurrent ear infections, hearing loss, ear drum perforation, disorders of inner ear / balance)
- Nasal Issues (chronic sinus and allergy problems, nasal obstruction, deviated septum, sleep disturbance)
- Throat problems (tonsil / adenoid surgery, hoarseness / vocal cord problems, swallowing dysfunction, neck masses / lumps, surgery for thyroid disorders, salivary gland issues)
- Facial reconstruction following skin cancer excision
- Surgical treatment of sleep apnea
Dr. McMullen enjoys being back in southern Louisiana and lives in Covington with his wife and four children.
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Education and Training
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Field of Study: Medical Degree
Residency
Ohio State University Medical Center
Field of Study: Otolaryngology
Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
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Very knowledgeable and he explained my issues very well
I liked Dr. McMullen very much.
I would highly recommend Dr. McMullen
Dr. was attentive & thorough, I did not feel rushed at all.
As a new patient I felt that all my concerns were addressed with patience and efficiency.
Dr McMullen is a top notch professional in his field
My experience with this Dr.was very good
Dr. McMullen has been a great ENT asset for me. He is thorough, listens to my questions and issues, and provides great support.
He listened and welcomed questions after giving detailed explanations
He listened to my problem and solved the problem I was having.Great physician.
Dr. McMullen did an excellent job taking time to thoroughly explain everything into detail.
Dr. McMullen walked me through everything he was doing. We tried doing the procedure with medication. When that didn't work he went step by step on the cauterizing of the blood vessel.
Excellent
So professional and kind
Dr was Awesome
Dr. McMullen was enormously professional. He was immensely organized and made a clear point of explaining his findings in understandable terms. I can't tell you how good it was To be seen by him and set on a course of treatment!!
Dr. Was very thorough and he listened to my concerns.
Good.
Dr McMullen and his staff are excellent
Dr McCullen had reviewed my records, reviewed x-rays with me, explained results of blood test. He explained possible procedure with me. He referred me to another specialist who called me the same day for an appointment. Dr McCullen is knowledgeable and very considerate.
Wish they all just took the effort to have you understand like dr. McMullen does - I think it ultimately cuts down on the interface time!
Will advertise and surely return.
Brilliant doctor
Best ENT doctor we have seen.
Very good