Providers
At Dubuque ENT Head & Neck Surgery we recognize that your choice of physician is driven both by the provider’s competency and personality. With ear, nose and throat problems, you need an otolaryngologist who is experienced, understanding and supportive. You get this caring attitude from all the staff at Dubuque ENT Head & Neck Surgery every day. Our staff works together as a team to be sure we are responsive to your needs and keep you informed about your health issues. We look forward to getting to know you.
Thomas J. Benda, MD
Otolaryngologist
Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Fellow: American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, American College of Surgeons
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics, Chicago, IL; Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics, Chicago, IL
MD: University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City
Daniel J. Givens, MD
Otolaryngologist
Board Certified: The American Board of Otolaryngology and The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellow: American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, American College of Surgeons, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Residency: The University of Utah Hospitals, Salt Lake City, Utah
MD: University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City
Academic appointments: Affiliate Clinical Professor, University of Dubuque
Katelynn Knipper, PA-C
Physician Assistant
B.A. Biology: Luther College, Iowa
MSPAS: University of Dubuque, Iowa
Certification: The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Justin Hunn, PA-C
Physician Assistant
B.S. Biochemistry: Harding University, Arkansas
MSPAS: University of Dubuque, Iowa
Certification: The National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Audiologists
Dubuque ENT is also home to providerate-level, board-certified audiologists to help you hear your very best. You will receive professional experience and guidance in choosing the best hearing solution catered for you. Our hearing team offers you and your loved one the personal care and respect that really matter.
Jenny Hruska, AuD
Doctor of Audiology
Fellow: American Academy of Audiology
Certification: American Speech Language Hearing Association
Au.D.: A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences
M.S.: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Taylor Schaul, AuD
Doctor of Audiology
Fellow: American Academy of Audiology
Certification: American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Au.D: Illinois State University
B.S.: Illinois State University
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