David Valencia, M.D.

I believe my role as an ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon is to listen to and educate my patients regarding their diagnosis, so they are able make decisions that are right for them. I tend to be direct, with the goal of ensuring that my patients understand their options and obtain answers to all their questions. Our team strives to ensure our patients have an exceptional experience and feel respected while in our care.

I'm a husband, father of four, brother, doctor, avid DIYer and tool enthusiast. I've built and remodeled houses, shingled countless roofs, raised pigs and thrown many bales. I enjoy learning new skills, such as welding, wood turning and building jungle gyms. A day with my family is always a great day.

Education

• University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency

• University of Minnesota Medical School

Certification

• Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology

Membership

• Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of Otolaryngology

Academic Appointment 

• Instructor in Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

• Chronic ear disease
• Chronic sinusitis
• Ear tubes/tympanostomy tubes
• Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (tear duct surgery)
• Head and neck cancer (lip, mouth, tonsil, throat, voice)
• Hearing loss
• Nasal polyps
• Nose and sinus disease
• Osteosclerosis
• Parathyroid adenomas
• Parotid disease
• Salivary gland/parotid
• Thyroid nodules
• Thyroid/parathyroid disease
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy