Kurt C. Garren, MD, FACS, is a board-certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) providing comprehensive sinus, nasal, and breathing-related care at Buckeye Breathe Free in Akron, Ohio. With extensive surgical training and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Garren specializes in the evaluation and treatment of chronic sinus and nasal conditions.
Meet Kurt C. Garren, MD, FACS
Kurt C. Garren, MD, FACS
Professional Background
Dr. Garren earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1992 before completing medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
He completed his internship at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, followed by his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Colorado in Denver. He further advanced his clinical expertise through a post-doctoral research fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Garren is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His professional affiliations also include the American Rhinologic Society, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Garren is committed to patient-centered, evidence-based care that emphasizes clear communication and individualized treatment planning. He believes treatment decisions should begin with a thorough evaluation and an understanding of each patient’s symptoms and concerns.
By combining his surgical experience with a collaborative approach to care, Dr. Garren works with patients to identify treatment options appropriate for their individual needs.
Conditions Treated & Procedures
Dr. Garren treats a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions for adult patients, with a special interest in nasal and sinus disorders.
- Chronic sinusitis and recurrent sinus infections
- Nasal obstruction and breathing difficulties
- Deviated septum
- Nasal congestion and sinus pressure
- Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
- Nasal polyps
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Septoplasty
- In-office and surgical sinus procedures
Personal Note
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Dr. Garren values community and family. He is married and part of a large blended family with four children and three stepchildren, and he is a proud grandfather.
Outside of the clinic, he enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, sitting by the fire, watching sports (Buckeyes, Fighting Irish, Browns, and Guardians), as well as golfing, fishing, camping, and reading.
Board Certification & Professional Affiliations
- Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
- Fellow: American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Member: American Rhinologic Society (ARS)
- Member: American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
- Member: American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)
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