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Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD

(Dr. Kunal Thakkar, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine

4205 Belfort Road Suite 2005
Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 339-0350

Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD is an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine. Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Ascension, Baptist Medical Center Clay and Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital.

Office Locations

1560 Roberts Drive
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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4205 Belfort Road Suite 2005
Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 339-0350

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

myringotomy

By Affordability:

stroboscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, laryngoscopy, and myringotomy (incision of eardrum) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for stroboscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

ear procedures

impacted ear wax removal

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

ear surgery

ear wax removal

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic sinus surgery

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD performed more ear procedures, impacted ear wax removal, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear surgery, ear wax removal, endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic sinus surgery, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, impacted ear wax removal, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, sinus surgery, and tympanostomy (myringotomy with tube insertion) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

ear foreign body removal

stroboscopy

By Affordability:

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic surgical treatment of nosebleed

myringotomy

nasal endoscopy

nose surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD performed more biopsy, ear foreign body removal, and stroboscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic surgical treatment of nosebleed, myringotomy (incision of eardrum), nasal endoscopy, and nose surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	484
diagnostic procedures	484
doctor visit	1117
ear procedures	242
excision	484
gynecologic procedures	484
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	119
minimally invasive procedures	915
nose surgery	796
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	484

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, ear procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	96
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	1242
ear procedures	309
excision	111
gynecologic procedures	96
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	251
minimally invasive procedures	526
nose surgery	321
nosebleed treatment	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	96
submucous resection (SMR)	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	27
Hispanic	24
Asian	15
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	119
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	75
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	1527
ear procedures	448
excision	92
foreign body removal	18
gynecologic procedures	75
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	222
minimally invasive procedures	442
nose surgery	271
nosebleed treatment	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75
stroboscopy	12
submucous resection (SMR)	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	487

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	39
Hispanic	38
Asian	11
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	151
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	67
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	1582
ear procedures	455
excision	83
foreign body removal	23
gynecologic procedures	67
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	209
minimally invasive procedures	405
nose surgery	248
nosebleed treatment	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
stroboscopy	94
submucous resection (SMR)	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	772
Female	1050

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1594
Black	94
Hispanic	60
Asian	34
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	796
From 75 to 84	584
85 and over	318
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1887
ear procedures	408
excision	43
foreign body removal	32
gynecologic procedures	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	296
minimally invasive procedures	354
nose surgery	91
nosebleed treatment	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
stroboscopy	76
submucous resection (SMR)	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	927
Black	41
Hispanic	25
Asian	23
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	165
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1903
ear procedures	474
excision	44
foreign body removal	25
gynecologic procedures	44
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	338
minimally invasive procedures	432
nose surgery	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44
stroboscopy	61
submucous resection (SMR)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	435
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	867
Black	47
Hispanic	23
Asian	13
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	136
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	45
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	2033
ear procedures	529
excision	45
foreign body removal	41
gynecologic procedures	45
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	333
minimally invasive procedures	395
nose surgery	84
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45
stroboscopy	37
submucous resection (SMR)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	47
Hispanic	34
Asian	24
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	466
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	172
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	49
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	1934
ear procedures	534
excision	49
foreign body removal	30
gynecologic procedures	49
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	333
minimally invasive procedures	382
nose surgery	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49
stroboscopy	49
submucous resection (SMR)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	928
Black	55
Hispanic	33
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	456
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	161
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	68
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	1951
ear procedures	643
excision	68
foreign body removal	31
gynecologic procedures	68
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	347
minimally invasive procedures	428
nose surgery	81
nosebleed treatment	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68
stroboscopy	100

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	948
Black	44
Hispanic	33
Asian	28
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	404
85 and over	176
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1997
ear procedures	779
excision	31
foreign body removal	21
gynecologic procedures	31
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	368
minimally invasive procedures	399
nose surgery	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
stroboscopy	88

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	675

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1026
Black	57
Hispanic	28
Asian	29
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	481
85 and over	219
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	57
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	2176
ear procedures	742
excision	57
foreign body removal	27
gynecologic procedures	57
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	392
minimally invasive procedures	449
nose surgery	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	57
stroboscopy	77
submucous resection (SMR)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	511
Female	701

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1062
Black	41
Hispanic	41
Asian	29
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	210
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Jacksonville Beach, FL were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nose surgery.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	96
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	1759
ear procedures	505
excision	100
foreign body removal	27
gynecologic procedures	96
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	291
minimally invasive procedures	466
nose surgery	200
nosebleed treatment	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	96
submucous resection (SMR)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	566

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	870
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	349
85 and over	166
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	420

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center South

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Medical Center Beaches

Ascension

Baptist Medical Center Clay

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kunal H. Thakkar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$20,446 NIM $10,508	QUADCUT $5,362	STRAIGHTSHOT $1,675	FUSION $1,100	ENDO-SCRUB $825	Other $975
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$2,915 Propel $2,857	SINUVA $58
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$515 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $490	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$401 DUPIXENT $388	LIBTAYO $13
Acclarent, Inc	$326 Rhinology $152	TruDi Navigation System $67	ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $38	NAVIGATION $30	Acclarent ENT Navigation System $20	Other $19
Other	$1,827 Propel $146	Coblation - Turbinate Wands $131	Xhance $118	Microfixation-Oral and Maxillofacial $103	KEYTRUDA $100	Other $1,230

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13,722
Consulting Fee	$7,275
Food and Beverage	$4,599
Travel and Lodging	$834

Biography

Dr. Kunal Thakkar practices otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Thakkar attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine. His professional affiliations include Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, and Ascension.