Welcome to St. Joseph’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Clinic

We are a team of experienced, well-trained health professionals that love living in and giving back to our community

Our Practice

St Joseph’s Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Clinic is an independent clinic devoted to the expert care of the patients with problems of the ear, nose, throat , and head and neck.  Started in 1996 by Dr. Thomas deTar, the clinic took its name from Saint Joseph, the patron of compassionate care of the sick and injured. We offer the full spectrum of medical and surgical treatments, in a friendly, personal and professional environment. Through trusting relationships, we are committed to assist you in achieving your best health.

Clinic Hours:

The clinic is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the exception of holidays.  For established patients, after regular hours the answering service will refer all calls to the physician.

Appointments:

We try to schedule all appointments to minimize waiting time and to provide optimal care for each patient.  First time patients are asked to come to the clinic 15 minutes prior to their appointment to complete paperwork.  Please bring insurance information.  Non-parent guardians should also bring Power of Attorney or Legal placement paperwork.  

Cancellation Policy:

For Office Visits, Audio Visits, Allergy Testing and in office CT please call us at least 24 hours prior to your schedule appointment.

For Surgical Procedures please call us at least 48 hours prior to your schedule appointment.


No-Show Fees:

• Office Visit /Audiology Visit: $50
• Allergy Testing Appointment: $250
• In-Office CT Scan Appointment: $250

• Surgical Procedures:
– No-Show: $486
– Cancellation with less than a 48 hour’s notice: $243

No-Show Policy:

• No-show and cancellation fee must be paid in full before rescheduling any future appointments.
• Repeated no-show or chronic last-minute cancellation may result in discharge from our practice or restriction on scheduling.
• 24 hours’ policy for cancelation or reschedule of Office visits , Audio Visit, Allergy Testing and CT
• 48 hours’ policy for cancelation or reschedule of Surgical Procedures   


Hospital Affiliations

Kootenai Health
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Our Services Include

We provide comprehensive care for all conditions of the ear, nose, throat and related structures in the head and neck in children and adults. These include:

  • Allergy Testing and Treatment for All Ages
  • Breathing, Swallowing or Voice Disorders
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Head and Neck Tumors
  • Hearing Aids
  • Hearing Evaluations and Ear Microsurgery
  • In-Office Sinus Imaging
  • Pediatric Infections
  • Scalp, Face and Neck Skin Lesions or Cancers
  • Sinus Infections
  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders