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  • Neurological Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 39 years of experience
  • Valley Ear Nose And Throat Specialists Pa 4770 N Expressway Ste 304, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • (956) 350-8787

Brief Intro

John R. Austin, MD, specializes in surgical disorders of the head and neck, sinus disease, snoring, tumors, children, & infants. Beginning in the early 80's, Dr. Austin studied medicine at The University of Utah followed by an internship and residency at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles County Medical Center. He then completed his fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston. Board certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Otolaryngology, and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Austin is one of the elite Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care. Faculty appointments thus far range from assistant professorships to clinical instructor positions at prestigious institutions and published works authored by Dr. Austin may be found in a variety of otolaryngology literature. Dr. Austin is married to nephrologist Sara Goehringer Austin, MD, and the couple spends liesure time with their three children.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Utah School Of Medicine - 1986

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialists
  • 4770 N Expressway Ste 304, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Procedures Performed

  • Rhinoplasty

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Cancer 66
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60