Mayo Clinic Health System

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) • Albert Lea, MN

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Otolaryngology (ENT) in Albert Lea, Minnesota provides diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorders, and surgery of the ear, nose, throat, and related head and neck structures. The clinic offers balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure designed to open sinuses with less tissue trauma and faster recovery, performed through the nostrils.

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Clinic Type

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Address

404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN 56007

Phone

877-858-0398

Email

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Opening Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/otorhinolaryngology

Services Offered

Otolaryngology (ENT)
Balloon sinuplasty (minimally invasive outpatient procedure)
Ear, nose, throat care
Head and neck disease management

Technology & Equipment

Balloon sinuplasty

Team

Fareeda Hussain, M.D. — Otolaryngology (ENT)

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What is Otorhinolaryngology?

Involves the diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorders and surgery of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

What is balloon sinuplasty?

A minimally invasive outpatient procedure designed to open sinuses with less trauma; recovery may be faster and it is performed through the nostrils.

What services does Otolaryngology (ENT) provide?

Otorhinolaryngology involves the diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorders and surgery of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

WebMD Care: Multiple providers listed with high individual ratings (e.g., 5.0/5.0 on some platforms) (393 total reviews for identified providers in the area)
HealthyHearing.com (for Hearing Associates - Albert Lea): 4.84/5.0 (50 verified reviews)

Patients praise

Compassionate and responsive care at alternative regional clinics (e.g., Mason City Clinic)
Effective and appreciative experiences with audiology and hearing services in Albert Lea
High regard for specific surgeons and specialists when access is secured

Common complaints

Reports of long wait times for specialist appointments
Difficulty accessing timely ENT care locally leading some patients to seek care in other cities like Mason City
Mixed experiences with clinic staff and communication, including complaints about "rushed" feelings and intrusive administrative questions during visits

"I called the Mayo Clinic and told the person who answered the phone about my horrible pain and that I needed to get in to see an ENT as soon as possible. She said, ‘We can get you in in July’. I said, ‘Do you honestly call that healthcare?’"

— Patient experience blog, Mason City Clinic

"I am giving it 3 stars because my first experience was good, but my second was very bad. My first experience, I had a concerned doctor who was a big help. My second time they forced mental health questions on me when I was there for a sinus infection..."

— MedicalRecords.com review of Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].