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Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD - Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in Defiance, Ohio

Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Defiance, Ohio
5(4 ratings)

In Dr. Kaete A. Archer's own words

How Dr. Kaete A. Archer describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • It’s my biggest mission to help you achieve access to care so don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need
  • Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD, as an ENT doctor, emphasizes a proactive approach to preventing ear pain in children during flights.

Specialization

  • Specializes in sinus relief
  • Specializes in snoring relief
  • Specializes in allergy relief

Training & credentials

  • In 2023, I went back to fellowship to help more people in my rural community
  • Dr. Archer has rebuilt her career multiple times.

Recovery guidance

  • Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD recommends specific techniques for children aged four and older to actively pop their ears, including blowing up a balloon, blowing through a straw, or pinching their nose and blowing.
  • For little ones, Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD suggests nursing, bottle feeding, or using a pacifier to promote swallowing during descent.
  • Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD advises that waking a sleeping infant can help engage their eustachian tubes during descent, particularly for those prone to ear pain.
  • Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD recommends encouraging swallowing before descent starts to help equalize ear pressure.

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About

Dr. Kaete A. Archer is a Facial Plastic Surgeon and an ENT surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, practicing in Defiance, Ohio. With 11 years of experience and an Excellence of Care Award, Dr. Archer believes doctors should continuously learn and grow to best serve patients. This commitment led her to pursue additional fellowship training in 2023 to become a better sinus surgeon, specifically to serve patients in rural Ohio where she was the only ENT. Her biggest mission is to help patients achieve access to care, a goal that has driven her to rebuild her career multiple times. Dr. Archer focuses on facial plastic surgery, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the aging face and neck, including snoring, sinus, and allergy relief. She emphasizes using medicine only when necessary, promoting freedom from it otherwise. For Eustachian tube dysfunction, she recommends an audiogram sooner to objectively diagnose and rule out hearing loss. Dr. Archer communicates directly, avoiding medical jargon by explaining terms like "pharynx" as "throat" or "sphenoid" as "the sinus in the back." Her direct messages are always open for discussions about ear, nose, and throat care.

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Specialties

  • Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Kaete A. Archer, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Silhouette Instalift

$3,400

1 patient report · 2017

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Kaete A. Archer

Sourced directly from Dr. Kaete A. Archer's social posts and replies.

What is the best way to seek medical advice from Dr. Archer?
Dr. Archer emphasizes that the most effective way to seek medical advice is through an in-office visit, where a healthcare provider can collect a formal history and perform a physical examination. Information provided on social media is for educational purposes and should always be reviewed with your established healthcare provider. Please note that comments, replies, or direct messages do not establish a provider-patient relationship.
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Does Dr. Archer have advice on comparing medicines and managing costs?
Yes, Dr. Archer advises patients to be aware of the active ingredient in their medicines, especially expensive ones. She notes that brand-name medicines are often no superior to their generic counterparts, and checking the active ingredient can significantly reduce costs for the same medicine, particularly for allergy medications.
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How does Dr. Archer communicate with her patients and audience?
Dr. Archer is committed to communicating in a human-like manner, avoiding medical jargon. She prefers to use simple terms like 'throat' instead of 'pharynx,' 'red' instead of 'erythematous,' and 'the sinus in the back' instead of 'sphenoid,' ensuring clear and understandable explanations.
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What is Dr. Archer's key recommendation for efficient allergy treatment?
Dr. Archer stresses that to efficiently treat allergies, it is crucial to first know what specific allergens you are reacting to.
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What is Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD) and how is it diagnosed?
Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a challenging issue characterized by difficulty popping ears. There is often a disconnect between a patient's symptoms and physical exam findings. Dr. Archer notes that an audiogram can provide objective evidence for the diagnosis and help rule out actual hearing loss, offering patients peace of mind.
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Patient Experience

Dr. Kaete A. Archer Review Summary

5
Dr. Archer has consistently received stellar 5-star ratings across various platforms, including US News, Healthgrades, Yelp, and Google Reviews. Patients rave about her skills and bedside manner.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 7 reviews

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healthgrades.com

5 out of 5

Based on 4 reviews

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yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Dr. Kaete A. Archer, MD - Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery in Defiance, Ohio

Main Office

1400 E 2nd St, Defiance, Ohio

(419) 784-1414

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Insurance Information

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Phone: (419) 784-1414

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

1400 E 2nd St

Defiance, Ohio 43512

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Office Information

Phone: (419) 784-1414

Where does Dr. Kaete A. Archer practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

1400 E 2nd St, Defiance, Ohio 43512

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Suny Upstate Medical
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Suny Upstate Medical University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Otolaryngology – Head And Neck Surgery
Triple Board-certified Otolaryngologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Kaete A. Archer online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments are available. Contacting the office directly at (419) 784-1414 or checking her website would be the best way to find out. While direct messages (DMs) are open for general discussions about ear, nose, and throat care, they do not establish a provider-patient relationship and are not for booking appointments or seeking medical advice. For appointments or medical advice, please contact the office directly at (419) 784-1414 or check her website.
Does Dr. Kaete A. Archer offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Archer offers telehealth services. It's best to contact her office directly for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Kaete A. Archer?
Patients who have left reviews express extreme satisfaction with their results, with one patient stating they have "No Regrets!!" about choosing Dr. Archer.
What areas of care does Dr. Kaete A. Archer cater to?
Dr. Archer's areas of care focus on facial plastic surgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), head and neck surgery, and cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, particularly for the aging face and neck. She also has experience with neuro-rhinology and skull base procedures. Her medication philosophy emphasizes using medicine only when necessary, promoting freedom from it otherwise. For patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD), she prefers to recommend an audiogram sooner rather than later to objectively diagnose and rule out actual hearing loss.