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Dr. Karl William Doerfer, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in otology and neurotology and pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Karl William Doerfer, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Health and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.
8900 W. Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
9200 W Wisconsin Avenue Floor 3
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.
Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:
Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.
Dr. Karl William Doerfer, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2019)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Head and Neck Surgery
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Karl Doerfer's medical specialty is pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) and otology and neurotology. These areas are among Dr. Doerfer's clinical interests: otosclerosis, chronic ear disease, and acoustic neuroma. He attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. He is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital.