Melinda Thacker, MD, Master Coach Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Ear, Nose, and Throat/Rhinology (Nose & Sinus)

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Otolaryngology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Sinus surgery, ear nose and throat, otolaryngology, nasal obstruction, septoplasty, revision sinus surgery, turbinate reduction, chronic rhinosinusitis, chronic sinusitis, smell disorder, ENT, Nose job, rhinoplasty, botched nose jobs, deviated septum surgery

Education:

MD, Medical College of Wisconsin; ENT Residency, Baylor College of Medicine; Rhinology Fellowship, St. Elizabeth's Hospital; Master Certified Coach, Martha Beck, Inc.

Years in Practice:

13

Additional Information

Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon (ear, nose, and throat specialist) with 13+ years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating ear, nose, and throat disorders and performing head and neck surgery. Provides specialized care for complex nasal and sinus disease, with a strong focus on revision and reconstructive procedures. Performs reconstructive surgery after failed septoplasty (deviated septum surgery), including correction of persistent nasal obstruction and structural problems following prior operations. Performs revision sinus surgery for patients with ongoing or recurrent sinus disease after initial procedures. Evaluates outcomes and complications related to rhinoplasty (nose job surgery), including analysis of “botched” cases involving both functional breathing concerns and cosmetic results.