• Richard Karlen, M.D., is a board-certified ENT specialist with Midwest Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialists.

• Richard G. Karlen, M.D. graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota.

• After completing his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, Dr. Karlen served four years in the United States Air Force as Chief of Otolaryngology at Sheppard Air Force Base.

• Dr. Karlen has dedicated his practice to the subspecialty of pediatric otolaryngology with a special interest in disorders of the pediatric airway, pediatric head and neck tumors, and pediatric otologic problems.

• Dr. Karlen is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

• Dr. Karlen has been caring for our community as a physician of Midwest ENT Specialists since 2001.