Medical Practice of Dr. Richard Moss
We treat skin cancers and other skin lesions of the face and entire body. We also offer full audiological services including hearing tests and hearing aids.
About Dr. Moss
Dr. Moss has had many years of specialized study and training. A native of New York City, he earned his undergraduate degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, and completed his doctor of medicine studies at the IU School Of Medicine in Indianapolis in 1981. Following a one-year internship in general surgery at the State University of New York and a four-year residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Moss completed a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California in 1987. He was board certified as a diplomat by the American Board of Otolaryngology in 1986.
Between 1987 and 1990, Dr. Moss traveled extensively throughout Asia serving in a teaching capacity and as a visiting surgeon at major medical centers in Thailand, Nepal, India and Bangladesh on a voluntary basis. Much of his time was spent in the management and surgery of complex head and neck cancer patients, although he remained active in the treatment of other forms of ENT disease as well. In 1991, Dr. Moss returned to New York and joined the teaching faculty at the State University of New York in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Moss’s distinguished career include several awards for teaching and research. He has published articles in medical journals, newspapers, and online platforms such as American Thinker, Western Journal, Intellectual Takeout, Indiana Policy Review, and others.
He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association. He was also an assistant clinical professor with the department of Otolaryngology at Indiana University. Dr. Moss established his practice in Jasper Indiana in November 1991.
A Commitment to Excellence
Founded in 1991, Dr. Moss' office is dedicated to providing expert care and treatment in the specialty of Otolaryngology in a fully-equipped facility. Services include highly sophisticated testing and management of routine and complex ear, nose and throat disorders, head and neck cancer and facial plastic and cosmetic surgery.
Professionals With a Personal Touch
Through a variety of experiences in the United States and abroad, Dr. Richard Moss has gained extensive knowledge and skill in this field, and is regarded by his colleagues as a superior surgeon and a considerate man who is committed to providing compassionate quality care to his patients.
Dr. Moss is privileged to be assisted by his well-qualified staff. The team members were selected with particular attention to their professional expertise, integrity, and warm personalities. They will work closely together with you to provide the most prompt and effective care possible.
The staff of Dr. Moss welcomes you to the office and looks forward to helping you with your health needs.
Answering Your Questions
Dr. Moss and his staff believe that health care should be a partnership between patient and physician, and they encourage your questions, comments and concerns. All medical questions should be directed to the office, not through the website. The office is open Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, or for medical questions, contact Dr. Moss' office at (812) 634-6666 .
In case of an emergency, if you cannot reach Dr. Moss' Office, please page Dr. Moss through Memorial Hospital switchboard at (812) 996-2345 or report to the emergency department directly.
AN EMPHASIS ON QUALITY CARE
As a board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Moss brings many years of education and training to his practice, and offers a wide range of services, including:
General Ear, Nose, and Throat
• Fluid in the ear (tubes)
• Diseases of the tonsils and adenoids (tonsillectomy)
• Snoring and sleep apnea
• Deviated septum
• Nasal polyps
• Nasal allergy/asthma
• Diseases of the sinuses
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Dysphagia (swallowing problems)
• Hearing loss, tinnitus (noise in the ear), complete audiologic testing and hearing aid evaluation
• Voice problems (hoarseness, changes in pitch)
• Facial nerve problems (Bell's Palsy and other causes of facial paralysis)
Dr. Moss uses the latest surgical techniques such as microscopic, endoscopic, and laser surgery. Surgical procedures performed include tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, tubes in the ears, endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal surgery, UPPP (for snoring), endoscopy and laser surgery for the larynx (voice box), esophagus and trachea, and microsurgery of the ear.
Full Audiologic Services Available
• Complete Audiologic Testing
• Industrial Screening
• Hearing Aids
Head and Neck Surgery
Oncology surgery is available for treatment of tumors of the:
• Oral Cavity
• Throat
• Larynx
• Thyroid
• Salivary Glands
• Nose
• Sinuses
• Neck
• Cancers of the Skin.
Otologic Surgery
• Chronic ear infection
• Eardrum perforation
• Mastoiditis
• Hearing loss
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Rhinoplasty (nose)
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)
• Removal and repair of skin cancers, moles, blemishes, and other lesions of the face, neck, and body
• Facial paralysis surgery
• Scar revision of the face and neck
• Otoplasty (repair external ear, "lop ear")
• Cleft lip and palate reconstruction
• Surgery and management of facial and jaw fractures
• Surgery for correction of traumatic and congenital defects
• Acne
Fees and Insurance
Our professional services are rendered for your benefit and are filed for you to your insurance company. We request payment of copay & deductible at the time of service.
If you have any questions about payment and insurance or need assistance please feel free to contact our office at (812) 634-6666 . We're happy to file your insurance claims and will be your advocate with the insurance companies.
Because insurance plans vary greatly, we advise you to consult your insurance carrier to determine benefits for what services are covered before seeking any type of treatment.
Dr. Moss is accepts Medicare and Medicaid. He is a preferred provider for Sagamore, Patoka Valley, United Health Care, Deaconess Health Plans, Anthem, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Cigna, Tri-Care, Humana, Other Blue Plans, Aetna, MHS, MDWise, Encore, CareSource, and Champus.
Dr. Moss also accepts Self-Pay
