OUR DOCTORS

Our Wonderful Doctors


Dedicated to providing the highest level of medical care for our Northern Arizona community.
Daniel H. Downs — Flagstaff, AZ — Northern Arizona Ear, Nose And Throat

Daniel H. Downs, MD

Dr. Downs is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist and has provided Ear, Nose and Throat care in Flagstaff and the surrounding area since 1995. Dan received a Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College and attended University of Minnesota where he earned his medical degree. This was followed by a fellowship at University of Washington and residency at University of Minnesota. He is skilled in all aspects of ENT which include clinical and surgical options for patients of all ages.

Dan believes in a practical and comprehensive approach to medical care. Special interests include nasal sinus disease, pediatric care and head/neck concerns including thyroid disorders.

Originally from Minnesota, he enjoys the milder seasons of Northern Arizona and all that it offers in outdoor activities. Dan likes to golf, run with his dog, and spend time with his family which includes 3 kids.

Board Certification:
American Board of Otolaryngology/Head Neck Surgery 1996-Present
Education:
Undergraduate: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN 1983

Medical School: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 1989

Post Doctoral: Fellowship, University of Washington 1990

Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 1990-1995
Affiliations:
Northern Arizona Healthcare/Flagstaff Medical Center 1995-Present

Forest Canyon Endoscopy and Surgery Center 2004-Present
Societies:
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head Neck Surgery Since 1996

Arizona Medical Association

Arizona Society of Otolaryngology: Past President 2003-2004

Michael Skelton — Flagstaff, AZ — Northern Arizona Ear, Nose And Throat

Michael Skelton, Au.D., CCC-A, AAA-F

Dr. Michael Skelton with Northern Arizona University (NAU) along with NAU graduate students have provided diagnostic hearing evaluation services to Northern Arizona Ear, Nose, and Throat patients since 2003. This unique partnership, allows for NAU graduate students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the opportunity to learn valuable clinical skills under the direct supervision of Dr. Skelton. Dr. Skelton has an extensive background in adult diagnostic audiology, amplification, and aural rehabilitation. Dr. Skelton's professional experience includes hospital and medical settings, school settings, and private clinic facilities. He provides clinical and academic instruction at Northern Arizona University as clinical faculty where he has been recognized for teaching and service excellence. Dr. Skelton is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and an active member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Board Certification:
Northern Arizona University – Audiologist / Associate Clinical Professor
Education:
Doctorate: Au.D., Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Still University – Arizona School of Health Sciences, Mesa, Arizona 2007

Graduate: M.A., Communication Sciences: Audiology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 1999

Undergraduate: B.A., Communication Sciences: Communication Disorders: Audiology / Speech-Language Pathology,

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 1997
Affiliations:
Department of Economic Security Services, Arizona and Utah, Audiologist, 2003-Present

Arizona Department of Vocational Rehabilitation – Audiologist, 2005-Present
T-3 Master Trainer, Arizona Department of Health Services, 2007-Present
Audiologist, Veterans Evaluation Service- Audiologist, 2013-Present
Societies:
American Academy of Audiology – Fellow, 2000-Present

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association – Member, 1999-Present

Arizona Speech-Language and Hearing Association – Member, 2002- Present
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