Dr. Daniel W. Chase

About the Doctor

Dr. Daniel W. Chase is a board-certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist) with over 21 years of experience, providing comprehensive ENT care for both adults and children. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, completed a transitional internship at Mount Carmel Health System, and finished his otolaryngology residency at Ohio State University Hospital. Currently practicing in Lancaster, Ohio, as part of Riverview ENT Center of Central Ohio, he is affiliated with Fairfield Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital – a nationally recognized Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll facility. Based on 40 patient reviews, Dr. Chase has received a 4/5 overall rating, with excellent marks for thoroughness of examination (5/5) and ability to answer questions (5/5). He is recognized as an expert in hearing loss and impairment, chronic nasal allergies, ear conditions and infections, and endoscopic sinus surgery. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in otolaryngology

• Affiliated with Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll)

• 4/5 patient rating; expert in hearing loss, sinus surgery, and ear infections

• Accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance plans including Medicaid

• Practices at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Internship – Mount Carmel Health System, Transitional Year (1986–1987)
Residency – Ohio State University Hospital, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (1987–1991)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Hearing loss and impairment (conductive, sensorineural, mixed)

• Chronic nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis)

• Ear conditions and infections (otitis media, otitis externa, eustachian tube dysfunction)

• Sinusitis (acute, chronic, recurrent)

• Nasal polyps

• Deviated nasal septum

• Tonsillitis and adenoiditis

• Sleep-disordered breathing (snoring, obstructive sleep apnea)

• Voice disorders (hoarseness, laryngitis, vocal cord nodules)

• Dizziness and vertigo (including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – BPPV)

• Head and neck masses (thyroid nodules, salivary gland disorders, lymphadenopathy)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Endoscopic sinus surgery (balloon sinuplasty, functional endoscopic sinus surgery – FESS)

• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

• Ear tube placement (myringotomy with tympanostomy tubes)

• Hearing evaluation and audiogram interpretation

• Nasal endoscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

• Allergy testing (skin prick or intradermal) and immunotherapy

• Septoplasty and turbinate reduction

• Laryngoscopy (flexible and rigid)

• Removal of ear wax (cerumen impaction) and foreign bodies

• Biopsy of oral, nasal, or laryngeal lesions

Services Offered

Dr. Chase provides comprehensive ear, nose, and throat services for patients of all ages, ranging from office-based diagnostic evaluations to advanced surgical interventions. He offers thorough evaluations for hearing loss, including audiometric testing and medical management, with referral to hearing aids or surgical options like ear tubes when indicated. For patients with chronic sinusitis or nasal allergies, he performs nasal endoscopy, allergy testing, and provides medical therapy or endoscopic sinus surgery as needed. He also manages common pediatric ENT conditions such as recurrent ear infections, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing. In-office procedures include laryngoscopy for voice complaints and removal of cerumen or foreign bodies. Dr. Chase coordinates care with audiologists, allergists, and sleep specialists to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered treatment. He emphasizes clear communication and thorough follow-up.

• ENT consultation for adults and children (hearing, sinus, allergy, voice, sleep)

• Hearing loss evaluation and management (audiometry, ear tubes, hearing aid referral)

• Sinusitis and allergy care (nasal endoscopy, allergy testing, immunotherapy, sinus surgery)

• Ear infections and eustachian tube dysfunction (medical management, ear tube placement)

• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for recurrent infections or sleep apnea

• Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS, balloon sinuplasty)

• Septoplasty and turbinate reduction for nasal obstruction

• Laryngoscopy and voice disorder management

• In-office procedures (cerumen removal, foreign body extraction, biopsies)

• Coordination with pediatric specialists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Accepted Insurances

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 2405 N Columbus St, Suite 230, Lancaster, OH, 43130
Phone: (740) 681-8300

Hospital Affiliations

• Fairfield Medical Center (Lancaster, OH)

• Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH) – Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll