Joseph Leary, MD

Joseph M. Leary, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Ear and Hearing LossENT Pediatric CareHead and Neck CancerNose and SinusSleep ApneaThroat and LarynxThyroid and Parathyroid
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Accepting new patients ARC Far West Medical Tower Ages seen: 0 - 99 Joined ARC: 1993

About Joseph M. Leary, MD

  • Dr. Leary has six children, and the family enjoys camping and tennis. He is also active with ministries at his church.

I believe in practical approaches to treat medical problems. I enjoy working with both children and adults.

Services

Advanced Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Advanced Surgical Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Treatment may include oxygen, behavioral changes, surgery, therapy, or the use of a CPAP machine.

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Balloon Sinuplasty

Balloon Sinuplasty

Balloon sinuplasty is minimally invasive and effective at relieving symptoms of chronic sinusitis. ENT doctors can open up blocked sinus passageways and drain mucus buildup in patients suffering from chronic sinusitis symptoms by using a flexible balloon catheter.

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders

Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders

Our ENT specialists can help treat your voice problems through consultation, medicine, or surgery (if necessary).

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Ear Tube Surgery

Ear Tube Surgery

Ear tube surgery reduces the risk of ear infections. The tubes are placed into your eardrum by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon and help drain fluid from the ear.

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Ear Tubes

Ear Tubes

Surgical placement and removal of ear tubes that allow proper drainage from the ear.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery is a procedure to open the passages of the nose and sinuses to treat long-term (chronic) sinus infections.

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Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation

Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation

Eustachian tube balloon dilation can be used on patients who require ear tubes or want to avoid multiple ear tubes.

Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Nodules and Cancer

Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Nodules and Cancer

ARC offers evaluation and management of thyroid nodules and cancer.

Frenulum Clipping

Frenulum Clipping

Frenulum clipping is the procedure in which the lingual frenulum is cut. It is done when the frenulum seems unusually short or tight.

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Head and Neck Cancer (Diagnosis and Treatment)

Head and Neck Cancer (Diagnosis and Treatment)

There are a lot of different cancers covered under "head and neck cancers." These cancers can start in the sinuses, mouth, tongue, throat, tonsils, salivary glands, and voice box.

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Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

Surgery for cancers in the head and neck area, including oral, throat, thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland areas.

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Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment

Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment

Inspire Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation is an FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment that opens up your airway while you sleep, without a mask. This small device is placed using an outpatient procedure, and the recovery process is short and easy compared to other sleep procedures. You will use a remote to control the device on your own schedule. While you sleep, Inspire allows you to breathe normally and sleep peacefully using nerve stimulation.

Nasal, Septal, and Sinus Surgery

Nasal, Septal, and Sinus Surgery

Surgery to correct the nosal, septal, and/or sinus areas.

Other Disorders of the Head and Neck

Other Disorders of the Head and Neck

ARC offers treatment and care for disorders of the head and neck.

Otology

Otology

Otology is a branch of medicine that studies the ear and diseases, diagnosis, and treatment associated with the area.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty

Septoplasty is a procedure aimed to alleviate symptoms from a deviated septum.

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Sinus Care

Sinus Care

Treatment and care for acute and chronic sinus conditions.

Sleep Apnea (Diagnosis and Treatment including CPAP & Oral Appliance)

Sleep Apnea (Diagnosis and Treatment including CPAP & Oral Appliance)

Our ENT specialists diagnose and treat sleep apnea through medicine and medical devices such as a CPAP machine.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Thyroid and parathyroid surgery can help regulate the body's metabolism. Surgery aims to help alleviate disease and cancer symptoms and remove tumors.

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Tongue Tie Clipping

Tongue Tie Clipping

A frenulum clipping involves a doctor cutting the frenulum, allowing the tongue to move normally.

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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are surgeries to have the tonsils and adenoids removed. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time. But sometimes, only one or the other is removed.

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Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of Thyroid

Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of Thyroid

An ultrasound-guided biopsy of thyroid can help locate a nodule or abnormality within the thyroid.

Ultrasound of the Head and Neck

Ultrasound of the Head and Neck

Ultrasounds can be used to assess head and neck disorders.

Voice Disorders (Diagnosis and Treatment)

Voice Disorders (Diagnosis and Treatment)

ARC ENT providers offer diagnosis and treatment for voice disorders.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine
  • Medical School
    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 1988
  • Residency
    Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1993
  • Education
    B.A. in History and Premed Program, The University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 1984
  • Professional Positions
    • Chair, ENT section for the Ascension Seton
    • Served on medical committees at Seton Northwest Hospital and Northwest Surgical Center
  • Awards & Honors
    • Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 20212022
    • "Super Doctors," Texas Monthly, 2010-2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 20202021, 2022, 2023  

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • March 27, 2024

    Dr. Leary made us and our toddler feel very comfortable and took our situation in account when providing treatment options.

  • March 27, 2024

    Really helpful and kind

  • March 27, 2024

    Did not appreciate how long I waited for my appt. It was nearly a month to be seen.

  • March 26, 2024

    Awesome

  • March 26, 2024

    Nothing more

  • March 23, 2024

    Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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