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  • "Our first time going today because my son has to have his tonsils out and has sleep apnea so we decided to go to Dr.Long. He was very professional and nice. He talked and cut up with my son that was awesome. He also answered all of the questions that I asked. Also, we didn't have to wait long and the staff was lovely."
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  • "Dr. Long & his staff are outstanding. They go above & beyond to take care of their patients. His knowledge & experience makes him one of the best practitioners in the area."
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Meet Dr. Long

  • F. Allen Long,
    MD

    Dr. Long graduated from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1979. He works in Sheffield, AL and specializes in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Long is affiliated with Helen Keller Hospital, North Alabama Medical Center, Shoals Hospital, and Shoals Outpatent Surgery Center  He is happily married with four children and six grandchildren.  

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  • Thyroid Cancer

    The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Thyroid cancer is very common, particularly in women. It is now one of the most ...

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  • Otosclerosis

    Otosclerosis describes a condition of abnormal bone growth around one of the three small bones in the middle ear space called the stapes. When bone around the stapes hardens, the bone cannot move freely, which limits the ability to properly transmit sound. This results in hearing loss; the less movement ...

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  • Vestibular Schwannoma

    Vestibular schwannoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows on the eighth cranial nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. The tumors are rare, accounting for only five to seven percent of all brain tumors. However, for the part of the brain where they are located, called the cerebellopontine ...

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  • Vocal Cord Paralysis

    People have one set of two vocal cords, also known as vocal folds, that work together in your voice box to produce sound. They open when you breathe in to let the air flow through your lungs, and they close and vibrate when you speak (this is called phonation). To produce adequate voice, both vocal cords ...

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  • Turbinate Hypertrophy

    Turbinate hypertrophy refers to an excessive growth or enlargement of the turbinates, which are bony structures located inside the nose. They are covered with a special skin called mucosa, and they help filter, warm, and humidify the air as you breathe. The mucosa naturally swells during the normal nasal ...

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  • Tonsillitis

    Tonsillitis, also described as pharyngitis, refers to inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, which are lymph glands located in the back of the throat that are visible through the mouth. Typically, tonsillitis happens suddenly (acute). Some patients experience recurrent acute episodes of tonsillitis, ...

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  • Tonsillitis

    Tonsillitis, also described as pharyngitis, refers to inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, which are lymph glands located in the back of the throat that are visible through the mouth. Typically, tonsillitis happens suddenly (acute). Some patients experience recurrent acute episodes of tonsillitis, ...

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  • Tinnitus

    Over 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, which is the perception of sound without an external source being present. About one in five people with tinnitus have bothersome tinnitus, which negatively affects their quality of life and/or functional health. Tinnitus may ...

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  • Thyroid Nodules

    The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Diseases of the thyroid, whether functional (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) ...

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  • Swimmer's Ear

    Swimmer’s ear (also called acute otitis externa) is a painful condition that affects the outer ear and ear canal that is caused by infection, inflammation, or irritation. These symptoms often occur after water gets trapped in your ear, especially if the water has bacteria or fungal organisms in it. ...

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8:00 am-12:00 pm

12:45 pm-4:30 pm

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12:45 pm-4:30 pm

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