Department ofOtolaryngologists

Otolaryngology (pronounced oh/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jee) is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.

Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults.

What Do Otolaryngologists Treat?

• The Ears
• The Nose
• The Throat
• The Head and Neck

Diagnosis And Treatment In Seven Areas Of Expertise

• Otology/Neurotology: diseases of the ear, including trauma (injury), cancer, and nerve pathway disorders, which affect hearing and balance.
• Pediatric Otolaryngology: diseases in children with special ENT problems including birth defects in the head and neck and developmental delays.
• Head and Neck: cancerous and noncancerous tumors in the head and neck, including the thyroid and parathyroid.
• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive surgical treatment of abnormalities of the face and neck.
• Rhinology: disorders of the nose and sinuses.
• Laryngology: disorders of the throat, including voice and swallowing problems.
• Allergy: treatment by medication, immunotherapy (allergy shots) and/or avoidance of pollen, dust, mold, food, and other sensitivities that affect the ear, nose, and throat.