Ear, Nose, and Throat Services

Hearing loss affects one in 10 Americans. ENT physicians are trained in medical and surgical treatment of medical issues related to hearing and the ear, such as:

• Hearing problems
• Ear infections
• Balance disorders
• Tinnitus (“ringing” in the ears)
• Some cranial and facial nerve disorders, such as facial paralysis

Chronic sinusitis is one of the most common health complaints in the United States. ENT physicians specialize in issues affecting the nasal cavity and sinuses. They can help with allergy relief and other concerns, such as:

• Problems with breathing or smelling
• Appearance of the nose
• Sinus infections

ENT physicians have expertise in managing diseases of the larynx, or voice box, and the esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders.

• Diseases of the larynx (voice box)
• Voice disorders
• Difficulties with swallowing
• Disorders involving the esophagus
• Upper digestive tract disorders

Ear, nose and throat specialists treat a variety of conditions related to the head and neck, including:

• Issues with nerves that control sight, smell, and hearing, or that affect the face
• Deformities of the face or trauma to the face
• Conditions requiring cosmetic or reconstructive surgery
• Infectious diseases
• Benign and malignant tumors
• Sleep disorders