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Dr. Willard Harrill, MD

Dr. Willard Harrill, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Willard Harrill, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hickory, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harrill has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601
Telehealth available

Dr. Harrill is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harrill specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Harrill's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harrill

4.3

54 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R Poole – Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lincolnton NC – Oct 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen B – Mar 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda T. – Jan 14, 2020
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Kay Shuford – Jan 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Lee Palmer – Jan 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Phillip Bolick – Jan 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Darlene Marshall – Dec 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Brenda Hallman – Jul 05, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Nancy in Greensboro, NC – Aug 04, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Angie Lail in Morganton, NC – Jul 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Sandy in SHELBY – Jan 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Denver, NC – Sep 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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James Dycus in Hickory, NC – Sep 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Kathleen long in Taylorsville – Mar 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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BD in Denver, NC – Jan 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kathy Bess in Vale, N.C. – Nov 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Offering the best office staff and setting to provide the best Ear, Nose and Throat and Allergy care

biography

Dr. Will Harrill is a member of the medical staff at Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Memorial Hospital, and Viewmont Surgery Center. 

He is Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of...
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  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • University Of North Carolina

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow

  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow

  • Barotrauma after stapes surgery: a survey of recommended restrictions and clinical experiences. Harrill, W.C., Jenkins, H.A., Coker, N.J.; Am J Otol., 1996 Nov.

  • The effects of an outpatient practice guideline at a teaching hospital: a prospective pilot study. Stewart, M.G., Harrill, W.C., Ohlms, L.A.; Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1997 Oct

  • Radiofrequency turbinate reduction: a NOSE evaluation. Harrill, W.C., Pillsbury, H.C., McGuirt, W.F., Stewart, M.G.; Laryngoscope., 2007 Nov.

  • Quality of life and health status in pediatric tonsil and adenoid disease. Stewart, M.G., Friedman, E.M., Sulek, M., Hulka, G. F., Kuppersmith, R.B. Harrill, W.C., Bautista, M.H.; Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 2000 Jan.

  • The effects of an outpatient practice guideline at a teaching hospital: a prospective pilot study. Stewart, M.G., Harrill, W.C., Ohlms, L.A.; Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1997 Oct.

  • Laryngopharyngeal reflux: a possible risk factor in laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma. Harrill, W.C., Stasney, C.R., Donovan, D. T.; Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg., 1999 Apr.

Dr. Harrill is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2016

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons, 2016

  • Resident Research Award Texas Association of Otolaryngology, 1995

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2013

  • J. Charles Dickson Research Award Baylor College of Medicine, 1996

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Locations

Practice

Carolina Ear Nose & Throat-Sinus and Allergy Center PA304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601
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Piedmont Pediatric Center101 Lincoln Medical Park Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Viewmont Surgery Center50 13th Ave NE Ste 1 Hickory, NC 28601
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Practice

Catawba Valley Medical Center810 Fairgrove Church Rd Hickory, NC 28602
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd
    Hickory, NC 28602
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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