Name: Dr. Joshua C. Meier

Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) — Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — University of Southern California School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Nevada ENT & Hearing Associates LLC | Renown Regional Medical Center — Reno, NV

Location (City/State): Reno, NV

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1235301342

About the Doctor

Dr. Joshua C. Meier is a fellowship-trained Otolaryngologist and Rhinology subspecialist with 11 to 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Reno, Nevada. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine — one of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions — and completed an exceptionally distinguished training pathway at Harvard Medical School-affiliated programs. He began with a Surgery internship at Mass General Brigham / Brigham and Women’s Hospital from 2008 to 2009, followed by his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency at Mass General Brigham / Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School from 2009 to 2013, and culminating in a highly competitive Fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary / Harvard Medical School from 2013 to 2014. Massachusetts Eye and Ear is the world’s premier institution for ear, nose, and throat disorders — and its Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery fellowship program is among the most selective and prestigious in the nation.

Dr. Meier practices at Nevada ENT & Hearing Associates LLC in Reno — one of the region’s leading ENT specialty group practices — and is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, ranked #3 in Nevada. His subspecialty focus in Rhinology and Paranasal Sinus Disease makes him one of the most highly specialized sinus and nasal surgeons available to patients in the greater Reno-Tahoe region. He has earned an Excellent patient rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 271 total reviews — one of the highest patient satisfaction scores possible — and has received all seven available patient experience awards, including Patients’ Top Choice, Patients Recommend, Makes Time For Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, Performs Thorough Exams, and Great Bedside Manner. He accepts United Healthcare, Elevance, and Medicaid, and is currently accepting new patients.

Key Highlights:

• 11–20 years of experience in otolaryngology and rhinology
• MD from University of Southern California School of Medicine
• Surgery internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital — Harvard Medical School
• ENT residency at Mass General Brigham / Massachusetts Eye and Ear — Harvard Medical School
• Fellowship in Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery — Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School
• One of the most elite ENT training pathways in the world
• Fellowship subspecialist in Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease
• Excellent patient rating of 4.9/5 based on 271 verified reviews
• All seven patient experience awards — including Patients’ Top Choice and Great Bedside Manner
• Affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center — #3 in Nevada
• Accepts United Healthcare, Elevance, and Medicaid
• NPI Number: 1235301342
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Southern California School of Medicine

Internship: Mass General Brigham / Brigham and Women’s Hospital — Surgery, 2008–2009

Residency: Mass General Brigham / Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School — Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2009–2013

Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary / Harvard Medical School — Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2013–2014

Medical Conditions Treated

Rhinology & Sinus Disease (Subspecialty Focus):

• Chronic Sinusitis & Recurrent Acute Sinusitis
• Nasal Polyps & Polyposis
• Deviated Nasal Septum & Nasal Obstruction
• Chronic Nasal Allergies & Allergic Rhinitis
• Turbinate Hypertrophy
• Nasal & Sinus Tumors (Benign & Malignant)
• Skull Base Tumors & Lesions (Endoscopic Approach)
• Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks
• Orbital & Intracranial Complications of Sinus Disease
• Empty Nose Syndrome
• Fungal Sinusitis
• Nasal Valve Collapse & Breathing Obstruction

Ear & Hearing Conditions:

• Hearing Loss & Hearing Impairment
• Ear Infections (Otitis Media & Otitis Externa)
• Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
• Vertigo & Balance Disorders
• Earwax Buildup & Impaction

Throat & Head/Neck Conditions:

• Tonsillitis & Recurrent Sore Throat
• Adenoid Enlargement
• Sleep Apnea & Snoring
• Hoarseness & Voice Disorders
• Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
• Neck Masses & Lymph Node Enlargement
• Head & Neck Tumors

Medical Procedures Performed

Rhinology & Sinus Surgery (Subspecialty):

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
• Balloon Sinuplasty
• Nasal Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Repair)
• Turbinate Reduction (Submucosal & Radiofrequency)
• Nasal Polypectomy
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Anterior Skull Base Tumor Resection
• CSF Leak Repair (Endoscopic)
• Endoscopic Orbital Decompression
• Draf III / Modified Lothrop Frontal Sinusotomy
• Revision Sinus Surgery

General ENT Procedures:

• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
• Ear Tube Placement (Tympanostomy Tubes)
• Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)
• Laryngoscopy (Direct & Flexible)
• Hearing Evaluation & Audiometric Testing
• Sleep Apnea Surgical Evaluation & Treatment
• Neck Mass Biopsy & Excision
• In-Office Nasal Endoscopy
• Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy Management
• Cerumen (Earwax) Removal

Services Offered

Dr. Meier’s ENT practice at Nevada ENT & Hearing Associates in Reno, Nevada offers a uniquely specialized and comprehensive range of otolaryngology services, anchored by his fellowship-level expertise in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery. Trained at the world’s most prestigious ENT institution — Massachusetts Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School — Dr. Meier brings a level of subspecialty sinus and nasal surgical expertise to northern Nevada that is rarely available outside major academic medical centers. His practice serves both routine ENT patients and highly complex cases requiring advanced endoscopic surgical intervention.

Rhinology & Advanced Sinus Surgery:

The centerpiece of Dr. Meier’s practice is his subspecialty expertise in rhinology — the diagnosis and surgical management of sinus and nasal conditions. He performs the full spectrum of endoscopic sinus procedures, from straightforward functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis, to complex revision sinus surgery and advanced skull base procedures that few surgeons in the region are qualified to perform. His Harvard fellowship training in skull base surgery gives patients in northern Nevada access to surgical expertise typically found only at major academic medical centers on the coasts.

Skull Base & Complex Nasal Surgery:

As a fellowship-trained skull base surgeon, Dr. Meier manages complex conditions involving the anterior skull base, including tumors, CSF leaks, and orbital complications of sinus disease. These highly specialized procedures require the advanced endoscopic skills and anatomical precision that define the top tier of ENT surgical practice — skills Dr. Meier honed during his fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, the global leader in this field.

Chronic Sinusitis & Allergy Management:

For patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal allergies, and nasal obstruction, Dr. Meier provides a thorough and methodical approach to diagnosis and treatment — beginning with conservative medical management and progressing to surgical intervention when clinically indicated. His high-volume expertise in both endoscopic sinus surgery and allergy management, combined with his 4.9/5 patient rating, reflects consistently outstanding outcomes for patients with chronic sinonasal disease.

General ENT & Hearing Care:

Beyond his sinus subspecialty, Dr. Meier provides comprehensive general ENT care including hearing evaluation, ear infection management, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, sleep apnea evaluation, and throat and voice disorders — making his practice a full-service ENT resource for the Reno community.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive ENT consultations and evaluations
• Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and balloon sinuplasty
• Advanced revision sinus surgery
• Nasal septoplasty and turbinate reduction
• Nasal polypectomy and chronic sinusitis management
• Endoscopic skull base surgery and tumor resection
• CSF leak repair (endoscopic approach)
• Orbital decompression surgery
• Hearing evaluation and audiometric testing
• Ear tube placement and ear infection management
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
• Sleep apnea surgical evaluation and treatment
• Allergy testing and immunotherapy management
• Neck mass evaluation, biopsy, and excision
• In-office nasal endoscopy and diagnostic evaluation
• Cerumen removal and ear care

Accepted Insurances

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Medicaid
• Additional plans accepted — contact the practice directly for a complete list

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 9770 S McCarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89523

Phone: +1 (775) 322-4589

Hospital Affiliations

• Renown Regional Medical Center — Reno, NV (#3 in Nevada)

Patient Awards & Recognition

• Patients’ Top Choice
• Patients Recommend
• Makes Time For Patients
• Listens Attentively
• Clearly Explains
• Performs Thorough Exams
• Great Bedside Manner

Overall Patient Rating: Excellent — 4.9/5 based on 271 total verified reviews (updated March 2026)