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Walter Rooney, MD

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified Otolaryngologist, Walter Rooney, MD. Dr. Rooney joins Riverside Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists with several years of experience.




Dr. Rooney received his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, OH. He then went on to complete a General Surgery Internship and a Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospital - Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Additionally, Dr. Rooney completed a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in both Cincinnati, OH and Vail, CO.




Dr. Rooney is board-certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology. In addition to his medical education, Dr. Rooney has a Masters of Business Administration from the Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He also completed a Research Fellowship in Experimental Therapeutics at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Rooney is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.




Schedule an appointment with Dr. Rooney online or by calling (815) 928-5098.

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About Riverside Healthcare

Riverside Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of individuals and communities throughout the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, Grundy and beyond. As part of the system, Riverside Medical Center, a 312-bed hospital, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care and is a nationally recognized, award-winning Level II Trauma hospital with advanced programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics. Its reputation for nursing excellence has made Riverside Magnet® designated since 2011 – the only area hospital to earn this distinction. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at riversidehealthcare.org.

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