Dr. Hazenfield -- Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor in Hawaii

 Doctor Hazenfield's Background:

Hugh N. Hazenfield, M.D., F.A.C.S.

(With my granddaughter, Sarah -- now you see why I'm smiling!)

Board Certified

by the

American Board of Otolaryngology

    I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Dayton, Ohio.  I could hardly wait to get out of those villages and move to the big city (Chicago).  I am of Dutch and German descent.  My last name originally was "Heusinkveld", but my great-great-grandfather tired of the mispronunciations and changed it.  By the way, some of my pediatric patients call me "Dr. Crazyfield", which I really do enjoy!

EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate school (B.A.), The University of Chicago, 1960 - 1964

• Medical school (M.D.), The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1964 - 1968

• Internship (Surgery), The University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics, 1968 - 1969

• (Military Service, U. S. Navy, 1969 - 1971)

• Residency in General Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1971 - 1972 (Northwestern University Program)

• Residency in Otolaryngology - Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, 1972 - 1975

• Fellowship in Otology and Neurotology, Mercy Medical Center, Chicago, 1974 - 1975

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

• National Board of Medical Examiners

• American Board of Otolaryngology

MILITARY SERVICE:

• United States Navy

  • Squadron Medical Officer, USS LaSalle (LPD-3), 1969 - 1970

  

   

  • Medical Officer, Great Lakes Naval Hospital, 1970 - 1971

PROFESSIONAL CAREER:

• 1975 - 1979:

  • Chairman, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago

  • Associate Medical Director, Cook County Hospital, Chicago

  

  Old Cook County Hospital

   

• 1979 - 1989:

  • Chairman, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago

  • Associate Vice President for Professional Affairs, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago

   

• 1989 - Present:

  • Private Practice, Oahu, Hawaii

• 2007 - Present:

  • Chief-of-Staff, Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi

   

  

  Mount Ka`ala

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS (Past & Present):

• Associate Attending, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

  Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago

• Clinical Professor of Surgery (Otolaryngology)

  The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

   

• Clinical Professor of Surgery

  University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

  (Present academic appointment)

In 1989, Dr. Hazenfield moved to Hawaii with his wife Barbara and his two sons Anthony and Andrew to enter private practice in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.  We have never looked back!

 Sunset from our lanai

Dr. Hazenfield holds medical staff privileges in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the following hospitals:

• Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi (Chief-of-Staff)

• Wahiawa General Hospital

Dr. Hazenfield's current academic pursuits:

• As Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, he is actively involved in training and teaching resident physicians and medical students. 

• He frequently gives lectures about otolaryngology to other physicians. 

• For the benefit of his patients, he attends many continuing medical education programs annually.

Dr. Hazenfield has extensive experience and expertise in evaluation and treatment of the following:

• Acid reflux disease

• Diseases of the sinuses and nose

• Endoscopic sinus surgery

• Snoring and sleep apnea

• Diathermy palatal reduction as an office procedure

• Voice problems, including hoarseness

• Care of the professional voice patient

• Allergies affecting the nose and throat

• Hearing loss

• Pediatric ear, nose and throat disease

• Sports-related ear, nose and throat injuries and their prevention

• Travel-related ear, nose and throat problems

• Tumors of the head and neck

Dr. Hazenfield's other interests include opera, classical music, computers, visiting (and eating) in France and Japan, snorkeling, and golf.   He has served and currently serves on various boards of directors of medical and civic organizations, including the Hawaii Opera Theatre.