Otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)

Specialty Overview

An otolaryngologist is a board-certified physician specializing in medical and surgical management of:

  • Ear disorders (hearing loss, infections, balance issues)

  • Nasal & sinus conditions (allergies, chronic sinusitis)

  • Throat & voice disorders (swallowing difficulties, laryngeal pathologies)

  • Head & neck diseases (tumors, thyroid disorders)

Clinical Expertise

Commonly Treated Conditions:

✔ Hearing impairment & tinnitus
✔ Chronic rhinosinusitis & nasal obstruction
✔ Tonsillitis & adenoid hypertrophy
✔ Voice box disorders & vocal cord lesions
✔ Head & neck cancers

Surgical Procedures:

  • Functional Surgeries:

    • Septoplasty/turbinate reduction

    • Tympanoplasty/mastoidectomy

    • Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy

  • Oncologic Surgeries:

    • Laryngectomy/thyroidectomy

    • Neck dissection

    • Skull base surgery

  • Reconstructive/Cosmetic:

    • Rhinoplasty

    • Otoplasty

    • Facial trauma repair

Diagnostic Capabilities

  • Advanced endoscopic evaluations (nasal, laryngeal)

  • Audiometric & vestibular testing

  • CT/MRI imaging interpretation

  • Allergy & immunology testing

Multidisciplinary Approach

ENT specialists collaborate with:

  • Audiologists (hearing rehabilitation)

  • Speech therapists (voice/swallowing therapy)

  • Oncologists (cancer management)

  • Allergists (immunotherapy)

By combining medical expertise with surgical precision, otolaryngologists deliver comprehensive care for conditions affecting critical sensory and respiratory functions, significantly enhancing patients’ quality of life.

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