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Robert James Tibesar, MD

Robert James Tibesar, MD
OtolaryngologyPediatric Otolaryngology
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Robert James Tibesar
About The Provider
Dr. Tibesar is actively involved in the education of University of Minnesota medical students and residents. He has participated in multiple surgical mission trips abroad to care for children with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial deformities. His clinical and research interests include craniosynostosis, pediatric facial plastic surgery, cleft lip and palate, craniofacial malformations, distraction osteogenesis, vascular malformations, thyroid surgery, and head and neck tumors.
Locations
- Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic
- 2530 Chicago Avenue, Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Minnesota and Pediatric ENT Associates, Pediatric Otolaryngology & Facial Plastic Surgery, 2009
- Residency: Mayo Medical School, Otolaryngology, 2005
- Medical Education: University of Minnesota Medical School, MD, 2000
Insurance
- Aetna (Preferred One PPO)
- Allina Health | Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- Cigna (HP PPO)
- Group Health of Eau Claire
- HealthPartners
- Hennepin Health
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Multiplan Inc.
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Preferred One
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- TriCare
- Ucare
- United HealthCare
- Wisconsin MA- Forward Health
- WPS/Arise Health Plan
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
67 ratings, 24 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
He was extremely thorough in his explanation and listening to my daughter.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Great service. Appointment started about 20 min late
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
On time, explained everything, good with kids
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
The nurse we had was so kind and patient with my daughter! Our provider was also so kind, educational, and provided reassurance to us as a family! Very pleased with the whole experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr. Tibesar is very professional and competent, and we were so pleased with the outcome of the surgery. Noelle, our speech pathologist, is so great with my daughter and easy to work with. We feel lucky to work with them both.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr Tibesar has provided excellent care for our son.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
He is a very knowledgeable doctor, very good doctor. We had him before he did surgery for [our son] and he is super duper good and very nice person too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Great all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
We waited almost 45 minutes after our scheduled appointment time in the waiting room, which was disappointing as someone who had to ask favors with my employer to get time away from work on short notice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
The staff are all wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable and compassionate. They explained things well and are conscientious about the long travel time we come.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Very knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend to anyone with complex medical issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Very caring; Understandable; friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Calm and amazing care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Quick appt and helpful information given.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
Doctor was calm, explained everything, and made us feel extremely comfortable. Couldn't recommend him enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Fantastic doctor and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
We always get top rate compassion, care, and quality of service. This clinic always listens to my concerns and comes up with a plan to satisfy everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
We were very happy with our visit, especially with the speech pathologist Noelle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
They are the best, simply the best..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Super informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Dr. Tibesar is an amazing doctor/surgeon for my son and I would definitely recommend him.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Our appointment was a pre-op, so we didn't get a lot of interaction or time with the doctors. This is it.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
The front desk staff was really nice when we checked in and then he went out of his way to come over and clarify something for us as we were waiting. We really appreciated that.
