Otolaryngology
What is otolaryngology?
Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the U.S. It focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas.
Healthcare providers who specialize in this are called otolaryngologists. They are also called ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists.
These healthcare providers may also further specialize in any of the following:
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Children's ENT disorders
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Hearing, balance, facial nerve, and skull base disorders
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Allergies
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Facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
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Head and neck cancers
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Throat (voice, swallowing, and airway disorders)
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Nose disorders
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Sleep medicine
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Ronald Karlin MD
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Sumana Jothi MD
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Tara Novick BSN MSN
Date Last Reviewed:
4/1/2022
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