Dr. Keith Jorgensen, MD
Head & Neck Surgery,
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Keith Jorgensen, MD
Dr. Keith Jorgensen is a otolaryngologist (ENT) specialist providing care to patients for a wide range of medical conditions, including sinusitis, allergies, otitis media, and hearing loss
About Dr. Keith Jorgensen, MD
Dr. Jorgensen is a Board-Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and an associate member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Since 1985 he has been in private practice in Derry, New Hampshire, and has medical staff privileges at Parkland Medical Center, Elliot Hospital and Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
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Patient Education Resources
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils, is a treatment option for recurrent strep throat infections. However, it should only be considered after other treatments have failed and the freque...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Ear tubes, also known as tympanostomy tubes, are small plastic or metal tubes that are inserted into the eardrum to help drain fluid and prevent recurrent ear infections. They are typically recommende...
Education & Training
Dr. Jorgensen graduated from Johns Hopkins University and Rush Medical College. He completed a year of general surgical internship at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boston. His specialty training was obtained in the Boston Combined Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency program at Boston University and Tufts Medical School. During training his other hospital affiliations included Lahey Clinic, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, New England Medical Center, Boston Floating Hospital, Boston City Hospital, and Boston VA Medical Center.
Professional Affiliations
Keith D. Jorgensen, M.D., P.A.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
This is a diverse specialty which treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
The Otolaryngologist is trained to comprehensively evaluate and treat conditions that affect the head and neck. These medical problems may be related to the ears and hearing, the nose and breathing, or the mouth and throat. Other problems include snoring, swallowing, sinus issues and related allergies, and vocal disorders.
Our aim is to provide the best medical and surgical care to our patients within our specialized area of practice. Toward that end, we offer a highly trained professional staff that emphasizes quality personal care. Our community-based practice allows us to offer both the understanding of patient needs and the technical excellence of advancements in modern medicine. We believe communication with the patient is the most important aspect of the physician-patient relationship, and we welcome questions and discussion at any time.