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Dr. Herbert Sims, MD

Laryngology* Age 57
Dr. Herbert Sims, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Herbert Sims, MD is a Laryngology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Herbert Sims, MD
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Dr. Herbert Sims, MD

Laryngology* Age 57
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Herbert Sims, MD is a Laryngology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Herbert Sims, MD is a Laryngology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UI Health. Dr. Sims has experience treating conditions like Acute Respiratory Infection, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Laryngitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sims received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sims is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Acute Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Otitis Media
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Suppurative Otitis Media
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Autoimmune Diseases
Cancer
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Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Ear Disorders
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Laryngeal Nerve Palsy
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Larynx Cancer
Larynx Conditions
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngolaryngitis
Professional Voice Disorders
Reflux Laryngitis
Respiratory Papillomatosis
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Vocal Cord Hemorrhage
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Granuloma
Voice Disorders
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Botox® Injection
Carotid Ultrasound
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
ENT Surgery
Esophagoscopy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngeal Videostroboscopy
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Microlaryngeal Surgery
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Oral Cancer Screening
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Sinus Surgery
Thyroid Scan
Tonsillectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Special Needs Plan SNP

Locations

  1. 1 University Optical
    1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. 2 Ui Health Urology Clinic
    1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 Office
    60 E Delaware Pl Ste 1460, Chicago, IL 60611

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Patient Reviews
Nov 09, 2016
Dr. Sims is extremely competent. He listens. He gives me confidence that I too know what I am doing and that he trusts me in my health maintenence. His advice is spot on, given with humility and a whole lot of humanity. I have been seeing him for years - lifetime trach patient hoping to keep her voice.
— Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Sims is the director of the Chicago Institute for Voice Care at the UIC Health Center in Chicago. He is a board certified Otolaryngologist who chose a career in professional voice care as an extension of his two passions. We believe in helping patients achieve the best voice/communication skills possible.  All voices are welcome at CIVC.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Herbert Sims, MD is a laryngology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Laryngology, Ear, Nose, and Throat, and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Laryngology
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Speech-Language Pathology
Voice Therapy
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Waterbury-St Mary's Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Herbert Sims, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sims' profile.

Dr. Sims frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Respiratory Infection, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Laryngitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Herbert Sims, MD is affiliated with UI Health.

Yes, Dr. Herbert Sims, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UI Health

    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL