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Dr. Dennis Han, MD

Dr. Dennis Han, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Dennis Han, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Han has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures, "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures", and Sleep Apnea. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Practice

99 E 86th Ave Ste A Merrillville, IN 46410
Telehealth available

Dr. Han is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Han specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Han's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Han

3.9
80 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 star
70%
70%
4 star
1%
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3 star
3%
3%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
23%
23%

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Great Dr
Dr Han is very knowledgeable and friendly. My family has been with him for over 30 years and he always takes good care of us. My daughter has dealt with hearing problems her whole life. He has saved her hearing when really she should be legally deaf by now. When he could not help help her any longer, he sent her to a wonderful surgeon that has been able to restore alot of the hearing loss. I love Dr. Han and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2025
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Too busy?
Could not get help with antibiotic that was giving side effects and not working. Called office: 3 days later Nurse said she'd contact Dr. No luck. Scheduled another appointment. Dr prescribed antibiotic/prednisone and scan. The script was never called into the drug store, even 4 days later. I canceled all future appointments.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2024
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I went to Dr. Han after doing research and asking around for the best ENT surgeon and so happy that I had my sinus surgery by him and his team. He answered all of my questions leading up to the surgery and I am happy I finally did this, I'm actually breathing so much better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rebecca C. – Jan 03, 2024
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Horrible in caring doctor
Besides the hour and a half waiting time between your appointment and when you get to see him. He rushes through the visit. Refuses to hear patients out and refuses to use scans that are 6 months old. As though every person can afford a CT scan every 6 months. He cares only for money and pushing meds. He doesn’t care about the patient.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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HHunter – Jan 07, 2023
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Mom's thyroid surgery
Just went for follow up visit for my mom. Dr. Han did her thyroid surgery and she is doing very well. We are grateful for Dr. Han and his team. All signs of success for my mom!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2022
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Painful attempt to remove ear wax
Dr. Han used a long metal probe trying to remove wax deep in the ear canal. This was VERY painful and I continue to have pain in that ear 24 hours later. There was no need for hurting a patient. I was foolish to tolerate the probing!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2022
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Dr. Han literally saved my dad's life. We took him to a family doc for about a year with concerns about a pain that he was having. We were finally referred to Dr. Han and he immediately diagnosed my dad properly and had surgery pretty shortly afterwards. We were comfortable with Dr. Han bc we did our research and felt that he knew what he was doing. We are very grateful and will recommend him forever.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mark from Schererville – Feb 15, 2022
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I visited Care Pointe because of chronic, uncomfortable, intermittent fullness and pressure in both ears. Dr. Han checked my ears, nose and throat and sent me for a hearing test and aids. I told him I know I have a hearing loss and that was not the reason I came. After the hearing test, he came back and I again expressed symptoms and concerns. I also asked him if he had checked my medications as a possible factor in symptomology He said, "no" and starting walking out. I asked him again if anything could be done for my bilateral ear pressure and fullness symptoms and he said I could get a scan. I spent no more than 5 minutes total with him. I walked out and then reported my visit to my insurance company to express dissatisfaction. As a professional, if I treated my clients the way. he treated me, I would lose my licenses.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2021
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Lousy, I waited over an hour, he never looked at me sent me for an MRI, and never looked in my ear. I was told he would not look at me without having an MRI first, worst doctor I have been to and his staff has a nasty attitude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Goldsby – Mar 22, 2021
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I have had a cautery procedure done by this dr last year and he perforated my septum, went back to him after the procedure and told him that he put a hole in my nose,he said to put cream on and see if I feel better if not he will get it repaired well one year later I still have it because he refused to do surgery to close it,I have to get iron infusions now because he wasn't even competent to do a simple cautery procedure right be very careful with this dr because he is not a good professional. Run and don't look back if you don't want to suffer like me now.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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S – Mar 03, 2021
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I’m not sure how this office is voted “Best in the Region” multiple years. First off Dr. Han has never looked me in the eye in any visit I’ve had with him and he is constantly rushing. Where do you have to be, Han? I had issues with Vestibular Migraines with the most extreme debilitating symptoms, it was hard enough to get to my office visit because of the shape I was in and Dr. Han refused to look into anything regarding Vestibular Migraines. Ordered me a hearing test and all because I passed it he wrote me off. I literally came in for the results that same day of the test and he walked in and said “Well, I can’t find anything wrong with you so there’s nothing I can do for you” and walked out. Wouldn’t even take a question from me about anything. No further testing, nothing. I’m about sick and tired of the “Doctors” St. Marys and Community Hospital have within their network. If something bad happens our blood is on your hands because of your malpractice. These clowns should be sued.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Aug 21, 2020
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The office visit was very concerning! In November, I had a left earache and went to Immediate Care and they gave me antibiotics. A few weeks later I had an MRI scheduled of the neck that was previously on the books. A radiologist, physician, stated I also had mastoiditis. I had a repeat MRI in April and a different radiologist, dr., said mastoiditis also. I was advised to go see an ENT. I went to dr. Han. He never ever ever looked at the MRI. He said MRIs could be wrong. He said I had swimmer's ear.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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IN – Jun 01, 2019
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He was the best ent dr. That I have found in a very long time. I wish he had offices in NEW MEXICO
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 28, 2019
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While the doctor may be a decent guy, his office staff is awful. They took money I told them I would not owe and refused to give me a refund even though my insurance company called them and told them I wouldn’t owe anything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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waited 3 weeks to be seen.. he spent less than one minute with me. Didn't listen to a word that I said. He just kept insisting that I needed a hearing test. Will not be returning.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Dec 19, 2018
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My experience with Dr. Han was perfect and i am satisfied with my outcome. It feels amazing to breathe again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2018
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Was seen ENT in Munster Indiana a woman which was very very bad went to see Doctor Who the experience was so good I would recommend dr. To anybody he office is clean he was on time and he explained everything and I didn't even feel him doing anything to my ear he installed a tube in my right ear and it just feels great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Lansing, IL – Jun 10, 2017
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Excellent! Explained surgical procedure to my elderly parent in a way she would understand without insulting her intelligence. Very patient and kind. Also, he ran on time. Which is also a huge bonus. His office staff who schedules surgery is also amazing. Would definitely recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Munster, IN – Apr 25, 2017
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Very knowledgeable and addressed my issue immediately to improve my life quality!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Karen in Hobart, IN – Apr 11, 2017
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I am very happy with Dr. Han as my doctor for the past 4 years. He recently took care of my neighbors son and they could not have been happier. Their son's tonsillectomy (and healing) went so well that I just want to post my appreciation to him and his office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Karen Johns in Griffith, IN – Oct 18, 2016
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Dr. Dennis Han of Munster and Merrillville, IN Named a Patients' Choice Award Winner.  PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Among the select few physicians honored with the prestigious Patients' Choice Award this year is Dr. Dennis Han. Of the nation's...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Illinois Eye And Ear Infirmary Chicago

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Chicago

    Undergraduate School
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    2007
  • University Of Illinois Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

Dr. Han is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Patients Choice Award, 2011

  • Compassionate Doctors Award, 2011

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Locations

Practice

Carepointe PC99 E 86th Ave Ste A Merrillville, IN 46410
1

Practice

Franciscan Health Crown Point1201 S Main St Crown Point, IN 46307
2
Office2211 Main St Highland, IN 46322
3
Munster Orthopaedic Institute LLC9660 Wicker Ave Saint John, IN 46373
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave
    Hobart, IN 46342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr
    Crown Point, IN 46307
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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