Dr. Harold Pillsbury | Chapel Hill, NC | Otolaryngologist

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Harold Pillsbury specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to patient care. They completed their medical education at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and pursued residency training at the University of North Carolina Health System. With 54 years in practice, Harold Pillsbury communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Harold Pillsbury practices at UNC Ear, Nose and Throat in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They focus on treating various forms of hearing loss, including hearing problems in children and nerve-related hearing difficulties. Their expertise includes performing comprehensive hearing evaluations and specialized tests to assess ear function. Patients have given Harold Pillsbury an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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3.7

22 Ratings
54 years of experience
7 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of North Carolina Health System
7 written reviews
1 specialty
24 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 office locations

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Dr.Pillsbury, is by far the best ENT Doctor i have had in my life. I am very blessed he was able to fix both my ears. His Staff are remarkle people and I greatly appreciate all of them. Another successful ear surgery. I cannot say enough about Dr.Pillsbury he is truly amazing and very kind. Super Proffessional as well. I would recommend him to anyone.

June 12th, 2019

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Dr.Pillsbury, is by far the best ENT Doctor i have had in my life. I am very blessed he was able to fix both my ears. His Staff are remarkle people and I greatly appreciate all of them. Another successful ear surgery. I cannot say enough about Dr.Pillsbury he is truly amazing and very kind. Super Proffessional as well. I would recommend him to anyone.

June 12th, 2019

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Dr Pillsbury is by far my favorite doctor, and I have a lot of them. Cathy and the rest of the staff are all kind and helpful. I have been his patient for 19 years

May 2nd, 2019

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Dr. Pillsbury did not listen to my history but said he could cure my hearing problem with a surgery that didn't make sense to me with my history. He performed the surgery without giving me any information on prep or recovery. He cut me off when I asked questions and was irritated when I asked for recovery information stating that everyone was different. He disregarded the pain due to pressure in my ear and my new inability to hear after surgery. Two months later, my hearing is still gone in that ear and he isn't available to meet with me for another month. I just got the $3,000 bill and I'm wondering what exactly I paid him for.

January 10th, 2018

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Dr. Pillsbury was the perfect surgeon for us. He had a fun personality and was very encouraging to both parents and child. He made up nicknames for my son and husband which made everybody smile. His knowledge of the procedure and patient is second to none and he generously shared it with the students he helped to train. We are very grateful to have had Dr. Pillsbury operate on and follow-up with both of our children.

March 30th, 2013

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Dr. Pillsbury is always in a rush, he has his helpers do most of the work. He is a smart guy but is a very typical docter, he doesnt really listen to you and seems only interest in operations.

February 17th, 2012

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The staff was nice, but I was completely disappointed when it was time for the Dr. to come in. Dr. Pillsbury saw me for approximately less than 1 minute and told me to stop thinking about my mere physiological ear issue. He seemed to rush me and interrupt me when I tried to ask a question, then proceeded to hug me and call me kiddo. I am a college aged woman and it was completely inappropriate considering he's a Dr. and I had just met him only for 1 minute. I would never go to him again or recommend him to anyone.

February 7th, 2011

UNC Ear, Nose and Throat (Carolina Crossing)

2226 Nelson HwyChapel Hill, NC 27517

Dr. Harold Pillsbury

143 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516

Tel: (919) 966-8596


Dr. Harold Pillsbury	Dr. Christy M Park	Dr. Charles R. Woodard, MD	Dr. Bryan Matthew Brandon, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Plastic Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience			12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks Spanish, English
Chapel Hill , NC	Raleigh , NC	Durham , NC	Chapel Hill , NC
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine			Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Adenoidectomy
Allergies
Allergy
Chronic Sinusitis
Cochlear Diseases
Cochlear Implantation
Deafness
Deviated Septum
Ear Surgery (Otologic Surgical Procedures)
Facial Paralysis
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Hearing Loss
Meniere's Disease
Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Mouth Cancer
Otology
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of North Carolina Health System

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health SciencesGraduated in 1972

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