Our Physicians
Andrew M. Behler, D.O., M.P.H.
Dr. Behler is a board certified ear, nose, & throat physician originally from East Grand Rapids. Upon graduating from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Dr. Behler received a master's degree in public health from the University of South Carolina with a focus on preventative medicine and health education.
He performed research and authored publications for the University of Michigan Medical Center, United States Department of Veteran Affairs, and Mott Children's Hospital. Dr. Behler completed medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He returned to Grand Rapids for residency training at Michigan State University in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery & Facial Plastics.
Andrew is married to Dr. Jennifer Cory, an internal medicine specialist. The couple have three young children.
Dr. Behler's areas of specialization include pediatric and adult ear care, tonsillectomy, advanced sinus surgery, snoring issues, deviated nasal septum, sleep apnea, thyroid surgery, allergy diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Behler offers Balloon Sinuplasty™, a safe and effective, minimally invasive, clinically proven technique for sinus relief.
Dr. Behler is affiliated with the following hospitals:
- Metro Health Hospital
- Saint Mary's Hospital
- Spectrum Health, serving Blodgett, Butterworth, East Paris Surgical Center, South Pavilion
- Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Philosophy: "I work to incorporate preventive medicine with the promotion of health education within my practice. All patients expect and deserve care not only for acute issues, but access to preventative measures to preserve long term care and quality of life."
Professional Interests
Septoplasty - Dr. Behler specializes in correcting a deviated septum and ruduction of the turbinates (the turbinates divide the nasal airway into three groove-like air passages – and are responsible for forcing inhaled air to flow in a steady, regular pattern around the largest possible surface of cilia and climate controlling tissue).
A Septoplasty is a corrective surgical procedure done to straighten the nasal septum, the partition between the two nasal cavities. Ideally, the septum should be centered in the nose. When it deviates into one of the cavities, it narrows that cavity and impedes airflow. This will cause snoring and decreased nasal efficiency. Often the inferior turbinate on the opposite side enlarges, which is termed compensatory hypertrophy. Nasal obstructions caused by serious deviations frequently lead to chronic sinus problems. Turbinate reduction may also be advised to further enlarge the nasal cavities. Most surgeries are completed in less than 45 minutes. This is one of the highest patient satisfaction surgeries performed by an Ear, Nose, & Throat Sepcialist.
Advanced Sinus Surgery - Dr. Behler has embraced new advances for patients with sinus disease and has acquired expertise and experience in endoscopic sinus surgery including the use of and computer aided (CT Image Guidance) sinus surgery.
Dr. Behler was the first physician in the State of Michigan to perform Balloon Sinuplasty as an in-office Procedure.
Pediatric Otolaryngology - Dr. Behler has great experience in pediatric ear nose and throat problems, treating them both medically and surgically. Dr. Behler underwent training at the University of Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He is Dr. Behler is on staff and provides inpatient consultation at Devos Children's Hospital, as well as Spectrum, St. Mary's, and Metro Health.
Head and Neck Cancer - Dr. Behler is well trained in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of cancer and other tumors involving all head and neck structures, with focus on thyroid, parotid, and squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region. This is a rapidly changing field with new advances in recent years allowing for treatment of these conditions with more limited surgery or with non-surgical therapy.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea - These interrelated problems have become increasingly prevalent in recent history. Dr. Behler is one of the leading physicians in the surgical correction of snoring and sleep disturbance issues, including Septoplasty, turbinate surgery, and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP).
Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery – Dr. Behler's other principal area of expertise is in thyroid, parathyroid, parotid, submandibular and other salivary gland surgery along with the management of neck masses in both the adult and pediatric population. Dr. Behler has an interest in minimally invasive endoscopic thyroid surgery.
Harold N. Hollander, D.O., FAAO-HNS
Dr. Hollander is a board-certified otolaryngologist and partner in Comprehensive Ear, Nose and Throat, P.C., where he has practiced since 1996.
In addition to his practice duties, Dr. Hollander also served as Residency Director of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at MSU Metropolitan Hospital and as the Vice President of the Metropolitan PHO Board of Directors. He also holds academic appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Dr. Hollander received his osteopathic degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, and completed residency training in General Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital. He also completed a Management Seminar through the American College of Physician Executives.
As an active member of the medical community, Dr. Hollander is involved with several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Physician Executives. His work has appeared in numerous medical journals and publications throughout his practice experience.
Featured Services
"I was so pleased with my experience at Comprehensive ENT. As a mom, it's always a little nerve wracking to take my kids to a new doctor, but everyone at the office, from the front desk staff to the physicians to the audiologists were wonderful - very professional but also very child friendly. My son and daughter seemed to feel very comfortable with the ear and throat exam given by Dr. Behler, and they loved sitting in the special chair. I would definitely recommend this practice to other parents!
- Ashley
East Grand Rapids, MI
"I am very impressed with the responses I receive from Comprehensive ENT when referring patients for evaluation. I always receive a thorough letter that clearly outlines the problem and a plan for treatment. And I always receive it in a timely manner! It is so important for me, as a primary care physician, to be kept in the loop after referring a patient to a subspecialist. My patients are also always pleased with the care they get, AND it has impressed them that I am so well informed of the plan so quickly after the initial visit.
- Referring Internal Medicine Specialist
