Summary

Dr. Sandra Ettema specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Champaign-Urbana and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Ettema pursued additional fellowship training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, further enhancing her surgical expertise. She holds board certification in otolaryngology from the American Board of Otolaryngology and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ettema practices at the SBL ENT Clinic in Mattoon, Illinois, where she treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Her expertise includes managing fluid buildup behind the eardrum, eustachian tube dysfunction, and voice disorders. She performs specialized procedures such as throat examinations using flexible scopes, voice box evaluations, and adenoid removal surgery. Patients consistently rate her highly, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
  • 18 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

SBL ENT Clinic

1005 Health Center DrMattoon, IL 61938
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.8 
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32 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English
Mattoon , ILShiloh , ILMattoon , ILMattoon , IL
Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Champaign-Urbana, IL Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois College at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sandra Ettema

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Sandra Ettema has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Sandra Ettema has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hearing Loss
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Laryngostenosis
  • Pediatrics
  • Polyps
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smell Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Swallowing disorder (Deglutition Disorder)
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors
  • Voice Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

Sandra Ettema holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL.

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine, Champaign-Urbana, IL.

NPI Number

Sandra Ettema's NPI number is 1760577902.

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Sandra Ettema's office is located at 1005 Health Center Dr, Mattoon, IL, 61938.
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