Joel Aloysius Ernster
Physician at Cir Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
License number
Colorado 24647
Issued Date
Jul 8, 1982
Renew Date
May 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 2017
Type
Physician
Address
Address
3030 N Circle Dr STE 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Professional information
Dr. Joel A Ernster - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Procedures:
Sleep Apnea Surgery, Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty), Head/Neck Surgery, balloon sinuplasty, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Voice Surgery
Hospitals:
Audubon Medical Campus
3030 N Circle Dr STE 300, Colorado Springs 80909
NorthCare at St. Francis
6071 E Woodmen Rd STE 325, Colorado Springs 80923
Centura Health - Penrose Saint Francis Health Services
2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80907
University of Colorado Health - Memorial Hospital
1400 East Boulder St, Colorado Springs 80909
Audubon Medical Campus
3030 N Circle Dr STE 300, Colorado Springs 80909
NorthCare at St. Francis
6071 E Woodmen Rd STE 325, Colorado Springs 80923
Centura Health - Penrose Saint Francis Health Services
2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80907
University of Colorado Health - Memorial Hospital
1400 East Boulder St, Colorado Springs 80909
3030 N Circle Dr STE 300, Colorado Springs 80909
NorthCare at St. Francis
6071 E Woodmen Rd STE 325, Colorado Springs 80923
Centura Health - Penrose Saint Francis Health Services
2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80907
University of Colorado Health - Memorial Hospital
1400 East Boulder St, Colorado Springs 80909
Audubon Medical Campus
3030 N Circle Dr STE 300, Colorado Springs 80909
NorthCare at St. Francis
6071 E Woodmen Rd STE 325, Colorado Springs 80923
Centura Health - Penrose Saint Francis Health Services
2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80907
University of Colorado Health - Memorial Hospital
1400 East Boulder St, Colorado Springs 80909
Philosophy:
I have interest in all aspects of an individual?s health. However, I have devoted my career to managing three challenging conditons: voice & swallowing problems; nasal & sinus diorders; mouth, throat & facial skin cancers. I have attended national courses, worked with the best surgeons, published my own research, and patented surgical instruments. I have done this in the interest of providing the most sophisticated care. I look forward to helping patients with these challenging conditions.
Education:
Medical Schools
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Graduated: 1981
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Graduated: 1981
Ent Surgeon At Colorado Ent And Allergy
Position:
Chief of Medical Staff at Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, Partner at NSI-ENT, Physician at Colorado ENT and Allergy
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Work:
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
- Colorado Springs, Colorado Area since Oct 2011
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Chief of Medical Staff
NSI-ENT
- Centennial, Colorado since Jul 2011
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Partner
Colorado ENT and Allergy
- 3030 North Circle Drive, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 since Jan 2000
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Physician
Penrose Cancer Center
- 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado Jun 2009 - Oct 2011
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Medical Director
Education:
University of Colorado School of Medicine 1981 - 1986
MD, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Oklahoma 1977 - 1981
MD, Medicine University of Oklahoma School of Public Health 1976 - 1977
Regis University 1972 - 1976
BS, Biology, Chemistry and History
MD, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Oklahoma 1977 - 1981
MD, Medicine University of Oklahoma School of Public Health 1976 - 1977
Regis University 1972 - 1976
BS, Biology, Chemistry and History
Cleaner For Suction Coagulator
US Patent:
2007006, Mar 29, 2007
Filed:
Sep 23, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/534641
Inventors:
Joel Ernster - Colorado Springs CO, US
International Classification:
B08B 7/00, B08B 9/00, B08B 1/00
US Classification:
015104030, 015104050, 015104040, 134006000, 134033000
Abstract:
A cleaning device for cleaning a tubular device such as a coagulator has a generally cylindrical sidewall and a prong emerging from a base. To use the cleaning device, the coagulator tube is inserted onto the prong and rotated. The device has wipers that will wipe and clean the device as it is rotated. Preferably the device has wipers of different sizes to provide different wiping effects, such as cleaning two different sections of the coagulator tube having different diameters. The differently sized wipers may also be useful to clean tubes having different diameters.
Joel A Ernster, Colorado Springs CO
Specialties:
Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
Address:
3030 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Education:
University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine
University of Colorado Hospital-Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Residency - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital - Residency - Surgery
University of Colorado Hospital-Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Residency - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital - Residency - Surgery
Board certifications:
American Board of Otolaryngology Certification in Otolaryngology
Cleaner For Suction Coagulator
US Patent:
2011015, Jun 30, 2011
Filed:
Mar 8, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/043241
Inventors:
Joel A. Ernster - Colorado Springs CO, US
International Classification:
B08B 9/00
US Classification:
1510405
Abstract:
A cleaning device for cleaning a coagulator has a housing defining an interior chamber with a prong extending along a central axis to receive a coagulator bore. An insertion guide with an opening along the central axis guides insertion of the tip of the coagulator onto the prong. Pliable wipers extend inward from the sidewalls of the chamber toward the prong, so that the wipers deform by contact to wipe against the coagulator in operation. The wipers can be formed as part of a pliable tubular member that is inserted into the chamber in the housing and held in place by an end cap that incorporates the insertion guide.
Stackable Trays For An Epistaxis Treatment Kit
US Patent:
D683950, Jun 11, 2013
Filed:
Nov 17, 2011
Appl. No.:
29/406688
Inventors:
Joel A. Ernster - Colorado Springs CO, US
Michael F. Lush - Castle Rock CO, US
Michael F. Lush - Castle Rock CO, US
Assignee:
NSI-ENT, LLC - Peachtree City GA
International Classification:
0301
US Classification:
D 32031
Monopolar Suction Coagulator
US Patent:
5968042, Oct 19, 1999
Filed:
Jun 17, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/877436
Inventors:
Joel A. Ernster - Colorado Springs CO
International Classification:
A61B 1739
US Classification:
606 49
Abstract:
An electrosurgical coagulator (10) has a hollow elongate tube (20), insulation material (30) covering a major portion of the tube (20), a handle (40) of molding material covering a proximal section of the tube (20) and insulation material (30), a power cord (50) electrically connected to the tube (20), and a contact pin (52) terminating the power cord (50) for attachment to an external power supply (60). The tube (20), insulation (30), and handle (40) are coaxial; the handle (40) extends furthest proximally and terminates in a fitting (42) that is engageable with an external suction source (70). The tube (20) has a distal portion (22) for contacting to bleeding tissue and coagulating the same, the distal portion being beveled and having a notch (25) for superior resolution and ease of positioning, clog prevention, and ease of cleaning.
Device For Cleaning Nasal Coagulator
US Patent:
6250315, Jun 26, 2001
Filed:
Dec 30, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/223682
Inventors:
Joel A. Ernster - Colorado Springs CO
International Classification:
B08B 900
US Classification:
134 2212
Abstract:
A device for cleaning a nasal coagulator or similar instrument. The nasal coagulator is of the type that has a generally cylindrical sidewall defining a bore, in which char or the like accumulates. The device has a generally cylindrical sidewall which defines a chamber, and a flared trumpet-like ending. A prong is located within the chamber, and two slit apertures are foxed in the sidewall to communicate the chamber and the exterior of the device. In use, the coagulator is inserted into the cleaning device so that that the prong loosens any char, and the coagulator is rotated so that the char exits the slit apertures.
Tissue Sampler
US Patent:
2010006, Mar 18, 2010
Filed:
Sep 10, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/557323
Inventors:
Joel A. Ernster - Colorado Springs CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 10/02
US Classification:
600569
Abstract:
A tissue sampler for oral use has a wand that is sufficiently flexible to be inserted into the mouth of a patient without causing injury. A core is attached to the wand; the core is soft to avoid a likelihood of inducing a gag reflex in a patient when it is placed adjacent to an oropharynx of a patient. Bristles attached to the core so that when it is placed adjacent to the oropharynx of a patient, the bristles will acquire deep-seated cells in the crypts and grooves of the oropharynx. In operation, the patient preferably swallows which, especially because of the softness of the core, will force tissue onto the bristles. The bristles may be adapted to increase their tissue collecting capacity.