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Richard W Borrowdale, MD

Otolaryngology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Otolaryngology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • head and neck cancer
  • head and neck cancer surgery
  • thyroid surgery
  • parathyroidectomy
  • skin cancer of the face

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

About

Experience is everything! I have over 30 years in practice. My goal is to treat every patient like I would want to be treated. At Loyola we have excellent surgical treament with multiple doctors with fields of expertise in Otology, Skull Base Surgery, and Plastic Surgery.

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Leadership Title

Division Director, Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery

Ages Seen

Adolescents - 12 to 17
Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Loyola University Chicago (1984)

Internship:
Loyola University Chicago (1985)

Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center (1989)

Fellowship:
Methodist Hospital (1990)

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of (1989)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(103 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

44 Reviews

08/21/2024

Doctor is professional, experienced, has an expertise that is appreciated. He remembers his patients and has a memory of their care despite how busy he is.

08/19/2024

Muy bueno

07/15/2024

Dr. Borrowdale is awesome

07/10/2024

Dr Borrowdale treats me with care and compassion.

06/19/2024

The overall experience with Dr Borrowdale and staff was outstanding!

06/13/2024

He’s always on time love not having to sit around and wait .

06/12/2024

They all very good at what they do

06/03/2024

Excellent service and doctors and staff.

05/29/2024

Dr Borrowdale the best !

05/13/2024

Dr B is straight forward and direct, I like this approach when discussing cancer.

04/22/2024

He was very nice and sing like he was concerned about my health.

04/17/2024

Dr. Borrowdale’s expertise is the very best in his profession

04/01/2024

assured me

03/18/2024

Appointment was ahead of schedule, thorough and not rushed.

03/18/2024

Excellent service

03/11/2024

Great

02/26/2024

They have been great

02/19/2024

Thanks

01/08/2024

Dr. B always makes you feel important. He’s top-notch

01/03/2024

Dr. Borrowdale was very informative and caring.

12/20/2023

He is AMAZING! I have been seeing him for 13 years and have recommended many people to him.

12/20/2023

A Big Thank You to Dr. Barrowdale for taking care of me

12/18/2023

He called to discuss what he would do in surgery and what would happen afterwards.

12/04/2023

Hes as good as it gets.

11/10/2023

Haven’t had any problems with care.

11/06/2023

He took the time & explained things well to Me. My 2nd visit to him. He was very thorough & gave peace of mind.

10/27/2023

Dr. Borrowdale has done surgery on me before, and he is excellent.

10/27/2023

Dr. Borrowdale is an asset to the medical profession. I totally trust his judgment in treating me.

10/15/2023

For over 10 years this provider has been helping me maintain health.

10/12/2023

all good, questions were answered for me

10/09/2023

I am very happy with the concern that I have always been given.

10/06/2023

Great

09/18/2023

Keep up the good work.

08/30/2023

Me hicieron la cirugía muy rápido

08/30/2023

Muy buen servicio

08/28/2023

Thanks

08/16/2023

I'm very fortunate to have a great Doctor who really cares about his patients.

08/15/2023

Excellent experience!

08/02/2023

Will return to see him again

07/26/2023

Atienden rápido

07/25/2023

Excellent experience.

07/25/2023

I was very glad I went to see Dr. Borrowdale

07/10/2023

Excelente 👌

07/05/2023

Very professional with a human touch.
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Publications

  • Institutional experience with total pharyngectomy reconstruction: Exploring the role of the salivary bypass tube. Smith, S.; Lee, Y.; Borrowdale, R.; Thorpe, E.; Pittman, A.; Head & neck
  • IgG4-RD in a Unilateral Parotid Mass: A Rare Manifestation and Review of the Literature. Yasuda, M. A.; Sandelski, M.; Borrowdale, R.; Cureus
  • Two-For-One Neck Masses: A Case of Multiple Schwannomas. Yasuda, M.; Sandelski, M.; Borrowdale, R.; The American journal of medicine
  • An institutional review of recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. Brar, G.; Smith, S.; Block, A.; Borrowdale, R.; Marzo, S. J.; Thorpe, E.; Leonetti, J. P.; Ear, nose, & throat journal
  • Glomus Vagale Tumor Resection: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Heiferman, D. M.; Cheng, E. A.; Harkins, M. E.; Reynolds, M. R.; Borrowdale, R. W.; Leonetti, J. P.; Anderson, D. E.; Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
  • Answer to September 2017 Photo Quiz. Sojitra, P.; Chen, H.; Mehrotra, S.; Borrowdale, R.; Schreckenberger, P. C.; Ananthanarayanan, V.; Journal of clinical microbiology
  • Photo Quiz: A 55-Year-Old Male with Hoarseness of Voice and Laryngeal Mass. Sojitra, P.; Chen, H.; Mehrotra, S.; Borrowdale, R.; Schreckenberger, P. C.; Ananthanarayanan, V.; Journal of clinical microbiology
  • Response to "Comment on 'Establishing a targeted plan for prophylactic dental extractions in patients with laryngeal cancer receiving adjuvant radiotherapy'". Hentz, C.; Diaz, A. Z.; Emami, B.; Borrowdale, R. W.; Kase, M.; Choi, M.; Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology
  • Establishing a targeted plan for prophylactic dental extractions in patients with laryngeal cancer receiving adjuvant radiotherapy. Hentz, C.; Diaz, A. Z.; Borrowdale, R. W.; Emami, B.; Kase, M.; Choi, M.; Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology
  • Spinal epidural abscess following glossectomy and neck dissection: A case report. Cheng, E.; Thorpe, E.; Borrowdale, R.; International journal of surgery case reports
  • Combination Trimodality Therapy Using Vismodegib for Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face. Block, A. M.; Alite, F.; Diaz, A. Z.; Borrowdale, R. W.; Clark, J. I.; Choi, M.; Case reports in oncological medicine
  • Subglottic Basal Cell Adenocarcinoma. Loochtan, M. J.; Shaar, M.; Pambuccian, S.; Borrowdale, R. W.; The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
  • Preauricular infratemporal fossa approach for advanced malignant parotid tumors. Leonetti, J. P.; Benscoter, B. J.; Marzo, S. J.; Borrowdale, R. W.; Pontikis, G. C.; The Laryngoscope
  • Late complication of thoracic endovascular stent-grafting. Al-Nouri, O.; Moeller, C.; Borrowdale, R.; Milner, R.; Annals of vascular surgery