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Summary: Myrtue Medical Center (Harlan, IA) offers ENT (ear, nose, and throat) services as part of its broad range of specialties. As a nonprofit health system with a 63-employee team and annual revenue around $33.8M, the center provides integrated care across multiple locations including Harlan, Avoca, Earling, and Elk Horn. Their ENT-related services are delivered within their broader departments (likely including general surgery and related specialties) as part of patient-centered care with extended hours and a focus on safety, integrity, service, stewardship, and community health. For specifics on ENT providers, hours, or appointment options at the Harlan location, contact Myrtue Medical Center directly at 712-755-5161 or visit myrtuemedical.org.

Clinic Type

Otolaryngology

Address

1220 Chatburn Ave, Harlan, IA 51537

Phone

712.755.4516

Email

janelle.sorfonden@myrtuemedical.org

Opening Hours

Tuesdays (ENT Outpatient Specialty Clinic) for Dr. Sherrerd; Audiology services also available Tuesdays; exact hours not specified

Services Offered

  • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
  • Otolaryngology
  • Audiology
  • ENT services for adult and pediatric patients

Team

  • Dr. Paul Sherrerd, MD; trained at University of Nebraska Medical Center; founded Family ENT in 1986 — ENT/otolaryngology
  • Dr. Ruth Farrington, Audiologist; sees patients in Harlan; associated with Family ENT — Audiology

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • U.S. News & World Report: 4/5 stars (17 reviews)
  • Facebook: 82% recommend (28 reviews)
  • MedicalRecords.com: 4.1/5 stars

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and caring doctors and staff
  • Professional and attentive medical personnel
  • Clear communication from some providers who listen and address concerns

Common complaints

  • Billing issues and unexpected charges from third parties
  • Concerns regarding communication with staff during patient care
  • Dissatisfaction with emergency room costs and staff interaction

"A great addition to Myrtue!! Patient Submitted Review. Nov-2023. Sarah Mgonja was absolutely wonderful. She was very professional and ..."

Myrtue Medical Center website

"I love this woman. Its so hard to find a GOOD doctor, she is so easy to talk to, she really listens and cares!"

Healthgrades

"The only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because this hospital does not allow VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)."

MedicalRecords.com

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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