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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Umang Khetarpal identified specializing in OtolaryngologyOtolaryngology
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws, and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise. , Plastic SurgeryPlastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function, involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia. He/she uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well. A plastic surgeon possesses special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, free tissue transfer and replantation. Competence in the management of complex wounds, the use of implantable materials, and in tumor surgery is required. and Head & Neck SurgeryHead & Neck Surgery
A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Otolaryngology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Umang Khetarpal accepts the following plans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas at 844 Central Blvd:

• BlueChoice PPO Plan
• BlueChoice Solutions/Blue Precision

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Khetarpal is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Valley Baptist Medical Center
2101 Pease St
Harlingen, TX

License

Dr. Umang Khetarpal has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Khetarpal attended medical school at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik Armed Forces Medical College and graduated in 1985 having 27 years experience. Additional Otolaryngology training was conducted at University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center. Additional Otolaryngology training was conducted at Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary.

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• U Khetarpal

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