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Robert James Tibesar

Robert James Tibesar, MD

OtolaryngologyPediatric Otolaryngology

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Robert James Tibesar

About The Provider

Dr. Tibesar is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and practices at Children's Hospital. He earned academic honors at the University of Minnesota Medical School and was elected to the AOA National Honor Medical Society. From there he completed an Otolaryngology residency at the Mayo Clinic. After residency he served as a practicing Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon for the US Air Force. He then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at Children's Minneapolis and University of Minnesota. He has published numerous articles in his field and has written a book chapter for the premier otolaryngology text.

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

  1. Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic

    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

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    Search plans
    • 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 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/1/2026

      He was extremely thorough in his explanation and listening to my daughter.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/19/2026

      Great service. Appointment started about 20 min late

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2026

      On time, explained everything, good with kids

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2025

      Dr Tibesar has provided excellent care for our son.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2025

      Great all around

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 9/7/2025

      Very knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend to anyone with complex medical issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/7/2025

      Very caring; Understandable; friendly

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/25/2025

      Calm and amazing care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/18/2025

      Quick appt and helpful information given.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/3/2025

      Doctor was calm, explained everything, and made us feel extremely comfortable. Couldn't recommend him enough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/20/2025

      Fantastic doctor and staff

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/30/2025

      We were very happy with our visit, especially with the speech pathologist Noelle.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2025

      They are the best, simply the best..

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/9/2025

      Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and informative.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/8/2025

      Super informative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/1/2025

      Dr. Tibesar is an amazing doctor/surgeon for my son and I would definitely recommend him.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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.