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Christopher H. Azbell, MD

| 4.72 out of 5
27 ratings | 5 comments
Dr. Christopher Azbell
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Specialties

  • Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Ear Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) - Pediatric

  • Conditions treated

    General pediatric otolaryngology,  Acute and chronic ear disease,  Tympanic membrane perforation,  Hearing loss,  Congenital ear abnormalities,  Failed hearing screens,  Sinus disease,  Nasal polyps,  Allergic rhinitis,  Congenital neck masses,  Thyroid masses,  Breathing disorders,  Airway stenosis,  Tracheostomy dependence,  Feeding difficulty,  Salivary gland problems,  Obstructive sleep apnea

  • About

    Chris Azbell, MD, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama for his undergraduate education. After graduating medical school at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, he completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Louisville. During residency he made the decision to focus his career on the care of pediatric patients. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

    Following his training, Azbell joined the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Kentucky. His practice covers the entire breadth of pediatric otolaryngology, with particular emphasis on hearing loss, cochlear implantation, and complex endoscopic and open airway surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

    He is married to his high school sweetheart, Erin, and they have two young boys. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, running, traveling, and cooking.

    Faculty Rank

    Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

    Degree

    University of Alabama, School of Medicine, Birmingham, Ala.

    Residency

    Otolaryngology, University of Louisville, School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

    Certifications and Special Training

    American Board of Otolaryngology

  • Procedures performed

    • Tympanoplasty
    • Mastoidectomy
    • Cochlear implantation
    • Endoscopic sinus surgery
    • Septoplasty
    • Endoscopic airway surgery
    • Open airway reconstruction
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Excision of neck masses

  • Ratings & Reviews

    | 4.72 out of 5
    27 ratings |5 comments

    The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    September, 2019
    the Audiologists worked to get us in quickly to a hearing test. the receptionist was friendly, helpful, and prompt. The nurse was kind and helpful. We have been to three ENT offices and this was our best experience. Well done.

    September, 2019
    This was a same day emergency appointment. my daughter's pulmonologist called them and they were nice enough to see her as soon as we could get there. Everyone was extremely helpful and Dr Azbell was excellent. No complaints at all for this visit.

    July, 2019
    Great care, quick to be seen & appointments within 8 days of calling due to illness.

    June, 2019
    From the time we entered to the time we left everyone was friendly, courteous and professional.

    May, 2019
    we were originally scheduled with someone else who was behind and thankful Dr. Azbell was willing to pop in and see us. We also recently received a turners diagnosis and he really showed a great interest in getting to the root of things. He did an amazing job explaining to me and my daughter the procedures that will be happening.

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