Charles J. Harkins, MD, FACS
Associate Professor and Section Chief of Otolaryngology,
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Division of Adult and Pediatric General Otolaryngology
Department of Otolaryngology & Communication Sciences
Dr. Charles Harkins was in the private practice of otolaryngology in Milwaukee for 14 years prior to joining the full-time faculty at the Medical College in 2002. During that time, he was actively involved in the education of residents and students as a member of the Medical College clinical faculty.
He also served as the ear, nose, and throat consultant for the Southern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled for eight of those years. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Harkins provides specialized care for the entire family, from infants to senior citizens, over the full spectrum of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. He has developed a very busy pediatric practice, thus allowing him to develop relationships with the entire family.
He enjoys the interaction with patients that leads to a mutual understanding of the disorders they have and the ways available to treat them. Treatment decisions are based on this mutual understanding.
Patients are seen in clinics at both Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. He specializes in adult and pediatric general otolaryngology.
Dr. Harkins treats patient with a wide variety of complaints and disorders including sinus disease, otitis media and externa, dizziness, as well as other general head and neck disorders.
Education/Training
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Bachelor of Science (BS) - University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1979
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) - University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1983
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Residency - Otolaryngology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 1988
Board Certification
Society Memberships
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American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Milwaukee County Medical Society
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Milwaukee Society of Head and Neck Surgery and Medicine
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Wisconsin State Medical Society
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Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association
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Fellow American College of Surgeons
Clinical Interests
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General Otolaryngology
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Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Otology
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Nose and Sinus Disorders
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Swallowing Disorders
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Hearing Loss
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Dizziness
Clinical Practice
Research Interests
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Clinical Outcomes Studies
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Quality of Life Surveys and Protocols
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Clinical Research Studies
Honors/Awards
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Phi Beta Kappa
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Phi Kappi Phi
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Vilas Scholarship
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