Elise C. Denneny, MD, FACS
Otolaryngologist
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Dr. Elise Denneny was born in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Northwestern University obtaining her Medical Degree from Rush Medical College ,residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery with a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery finishing in 1987. Dr. Denneny came to East Tennessee in 1987 and has been here since raising a family and treating East Tennesseans. Dr. Denneny describes being a physician as combining the intellectual challenge of finding out why a person is sick with the privilege of making them better. Otolaryngology, involves treating many illnesses and particularly sinus and dizziness, including difficulties with balance, and voice disorders. “The satisfaction is unending when you are truly improving one’s quality of life” says Denneny. A first generation immigrant, Dr. Denneny’s family placed emphasis on holding true to their values. Loving the outdoors her hobbies include a variety of arts and exercise. Dr. Denneny believe in giving back to the community while being a strong advocate for her profession and patients . Active with Joy of Music, Metro Drug Coalition and Knoxville Area Project Access , past president of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine and Tennessee Medical Association.
Clinical Focus:
Diseases of the ear , nose, throat, dizziness
Specialties:
Otolaryngology
Education & Credentials
Medical School
Rush University Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Internships
University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Residencies
University of Illinois Hospital Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois
Fellowships
University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Other Education
Brandeis Health Leadership Program, Boston, Massachusetts
Board Certifications
American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Organizations & Societies
American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery American Medical Association Tennessee Medical Association Knoxville Academy of Medicine American Medical Women's Association
To provide attainable and impactful care to my community
— Elise C. Denneny
Where I See Patients
Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat Assoc, PC
1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160Knoxville, TN 37920-1517
Phone: (865) 521-8050
Fax: (865) 544-5816
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