Richard W Borrowdale

Richard W Borrowdale, MD

Otolaryngology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Accepting New Patients
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
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
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 >

4.9 out of 5

(104 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.

28 Reviews

12/01/2025

Can you show me what the problem I was having and make sure that I understood what was wrong? I would definitely recommend him to people and friends.

12/01/2025

Very courteous and very professional.

11/17/2025

Very likable and professional.!

11/12/2025

Dr Borrowdale is a great ambassador for Loyola Health

11/10/2025

I felt like he really cared about me

11/05/2025

I would recommend Dr Borrowdale to everyone I know!

10/27/2025

Excellent experience

10/20/2025

He took his time with me this time.

10/15/2025

Dr. Borrowdale is up front and honest . He doesn’t sugar coat anything which I find extremely important as a patient. He’s quick to refer you to another specialist if he finds something that he doesn’t treat . I owe my lung cancer finding to him and how quickly I got to see a lung doc .

09/24/2025

Great doctor

09/10/2025

I feel so lucky that Dr. Borrowdale is at Loyola. He's the best.

08/20/2025

Dr. Borrowdale is simply THE BEST.

08/18/2025

He is professional, I feel he knows what he’s doing! I feel like he cares!

08/06/2025

Great patient care

07/28/2025

I would recommend him to anyone

07/21/2025

Great doctor very personable and concerned about my health. He and his team saved my life. I thank God for him and his Loyola staff.

07/16/2025

Very knowledgeable and compassionate.

07/02/2025

His extraordinary skills allowed him to make such minor incision that my gum healed very well and very quickly. This is the second time I have had surgery on my gum so I know what I am talking about. I am so blessed that I chose him for this surgery. There was ZERO pain afterwards during my recovery which is AWESOME compared to the pain I felt from my first surgery from another MD

06/30/2025

He made us feel confident about our upcoming procedure.

06/30/2025

A fine Dr. and Person!

06/11/2025

Sincerely thank you

05/19/2025

in on scheduled appt time, great operation

04/14/2025

I love his calmness. He makes you feel like your special.

03/17/2025

Very thorough

02/26/2025

Very polite staff and doctor

02/19/2025

Excellent service and care

02/17/2025

Everything was professional

02/10/2025

i appreciate the opportunity to receive the doctor's consideration & expertise
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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