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Joshua S. Schindler, M.D. (he/him)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Division Chief of Laryngology, Director of Laryngology
  • Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Voice and Speech Disorders

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Schindler's current clinical interests include voice disorders in both professional and non-professional voice users, swallowing disorders, breathing and upper airway disorders, and cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract. His research interests include molecular diagnosis and management of early vocal fold cancers, treatment of spasmodic dysphonia and other neurologic voice disorders, and hoarseness in association with laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1998, University of California San Francisco

  • Residency

    • General surgery internship, Johns Hopkins, 1998-1999

  • Fellowship

    • Head and neck surgery, Johns Hopkins, 2003-2004

  • Certifications

    • Otolaryngology/head and neck surgery

Memberships and associations:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha member
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (452 Ratings, 201 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Thorough and knowledgeable

  2. Dr Schindler is excellent.

  3. Dr Schindler is very knowledgeable and skilled. His patient manner is caring and protective. I knew I was in good hands.

  4. He's open, honest, patient, supportive, helpful, explains everything clearly, & gives me all the time I need to ask questions so I understand.

  5. Fit me in to busy schedule. I was 15 minutes late after a 3 hour drive

  6. He was extremely concerned. Informed via my records he had obviously studied, compassionate, thorough and professional!

  7. Good listener, explained options and recommendations thoroughly.

  8. Great very nice and explained well

  9. Very knowledgeable and caring attitude as well as very professional.

  10. My Doctor is very concerned and has done everything I've asked him to do for me. We have a fantastic relationship.

  11. I feel In good hands

  12. Dr Schindler is the best. Only doctor I look forward to seeing

  13. I am so happy with the service. The operation I got has made my voice back to normal. People can hear me again. I was not talking so much because one side of my voice box was paralyzed. I didn't think it would make much difference, But after all it said and done, it makes a huge difference. Doctor Schindler did a wonderful job. The staff did a wonderful job. Preop, during surgery and postop.

  14. Dr. Joshua Schindler was AWESOME! He listened to me and explained my issue clearly. Dr. Schindler explained the choice of procedures in a way that was easy to understand. I'm extremely grateful that I was referred to Dr. Schindler for my care and treatment.

  15. I feel very lucky to have Dr Schindler take me on as a patient

  16. He was personable, funny, efficient.

  17. Excellent from start to finish!

  18. As usual, Dr. Schindler was awesome! I have the utmost respect for him. I have been a patient of his since 2018. He is the best!

  19. Explained everything very clearly and made us feel very comfortable/not worried

  20. Dr. Schindler is the best doctor I've ever had. He's the GOAT. May he (selfishly) never retire.

  21. Always like going there

  22. Every time I have been seen in the clinic I have received outstanding treatments.

  23. Very compassionate

  24. Jeff the RN was right there after I checked in , very pleasant. Sarah the Doctors Assistant ( ? ) was absolutely amazing . Super friendly and positive . Totally enjoyed our conversation and she explained the procedure perfectly . When she executed the exam it was painless ( I suppose it should be ) and actually fun to watch . She gets a gold star and a perfect 10 ! Dr Schindler was also amazing . He took his time with the explanation so I could understand in lawman's words . Completely answered all my questions . Very pleasant to work with . Looking forward to working with them again with a follow up appointment .

  25. The doctor is very personable. He listens well and makes one feel relaxed and ready for the procedure he performs.

  26. High level of skill in decision-making and surgery. Also able to demonstrate compassion and humanity.

  27. Excellent

  28. Dr. Schindler got right to it. Great communication. Oh Boy!

  29. Dr. Schindler is the best. He changed my life for the better.

  30. Very skilled.