Meet Dr. McConnell

Wendy McConnell, DO FAOCOHNS

Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Fellowship-Trained Rhinologist

Meet Dr. McConnell, ENT - Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Fellowship-Trained Rhinologist

Dr. Wendy McConnell is a board-certified otolaryngologist with advanced fellowship training in rhinology and more than a decade of experience caring for patients with sinus, nasal, ear and throat conditions. Her particular areas of expertise include chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps.

Her approach to care is personal and straightforward. She takes the time to listen, understand what a patient is experiencing and explain the options available. Whether addressing an ongoing medical problem or discussing surgery, Dr. McConnell wants patients to feel informed, understood and confident in their care.

With specialized training in complex sinus and nasal conditions, she provides individualized care focused on finding the right treatment for each patient.

“I always try to envision if it was my family member in that position, how would I want them to be treated?”

Clinical Expertise

Dr. McConnell provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of sinus, nasal, ear and throat conditions, with particular expertise in chronic sinus disease and nasal polyps.

Procedures & Treatments

  • Sinus surgery
  • Nasal polyp removal
  • Deviated septum repair
  • Tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
  • Ear tube placement
  • Vocal cord surgery
  • Neck mass removal

Areas of Expertise

  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Nasal congestion and obstruction
  • Nasal polyps
  • Deviated septum
  • Allergies
  • Tonsil and adenoid disorders
  • Snoring
  • Ear infections
  • Hearing loss
  • Eustachian tube dysfunction
  • Hoarseness and vocal cord conditions
  • Neck masses

Education & Advanced Training

Rhinology Fellowship

Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, 2015

Otolaryngology Residency

Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, 2014

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2009

Board Certification & Credentials

  • Board Certified in Otolaryngology, 2015–Present
  • Fellow, American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (FAOCOHNS), 2018

Professional Memberships & Recognition

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Rhinologic Society
  • Oklahoma Osteopathic Association

Recognition

  • 405 Magazine Top ENT Doctor, 2022 & 2023
  • Presidential Achievement Award, AOCOHNS, 2018
  • Rookie Physician of the Year, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, 2016
  • Oklahoma Magazine 40 Under 40, Class of 2016

A Commitment to Service

Dr. McConnell’s commitment to caring for others extends beyond her Oklahoma practice. She has participated in medical missions in Nicaragua, Malawi, Uganda and Vietnam, providing care to communities around the world.

That same commitment to others shapes the experience Dr. McConnell wants every patient to have at SCENT. Her goal is simple: for patients to know their concerns were heard, their questions mattered and they were cared for as a person, not simply another patient in an exam room.

Plan Your Visit

Care That Starts With Listening

If sinus, ear, nose or throat symptoms are affecting your daily life, Dr. McConnell is here to help. Request an appointment and take the first step toward the care you need.