Otolaryngology (ENT)

If you have concerns or symptoms affecting your hearing, speech, breathing, balance, taste or smell, our ear, nose and throat (ENT) experts can help. They can diagnose and treat chronic conditions and complex issues for children and adults.

Find out more about our ENT services:

• Conditions and consultations
• Diagnosis and treatments
• ENT specialists
• Referrals
• FAQ
• ENT locations near you
• ENT specialists near you

Conditions and consultations

Our skilled doctors provide consultation, diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. 

Conditions we treat include:

• Children’s issues, including birth defects of the head and neck and developmental delays, ear, tonsil and adenoid infections, airway problems, asthma, allergy/sinus problems and neck tumors.
• Ear diseases, including trauma (injury), infection, benign tumors and nerve pathway disorders affecting hearing and balance, swimmer’s ear, hearing loss, ear, face and neck pain, dizziness and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
• Head and neck tumors, including those in the nose/sinuses, mouth, throat, voice box and upper esophagus.
• Nose and sinus disorders, including chronic sinusitis, a broken nose, nasal obstruction and nasal polyps.
• Throat disorders, including sore throat, hoarseness, swallowing disorders, tonsillitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infections and tumors.
• Sleep issues related to obstructive sleep apnea.

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Diagnosis and treatments

Our ENTs use the latest technology and diagnostic tools to provide:

• Cochlear implants. This involves surgical placement of an electronic device to improve hearing for people who have severe hearing loss from inner-ear damage and do not hear well with hearing aids.
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including cosmetic, functional and reconstructive surgical treatment of abnormalities of the face, neck and ear. Procedures include rhinoplasty to change the shape of the nose and blepharoplasty to correct drooping eyelids.
• Head and neck tumor removal, including cancerous and noncancerous tumors in the head and neck.
• Hearing tests
• Non-surgical procedures, such as endoscopy to look in the nose and throat with a small camera.
• Sleep surgery. Upper airway stimulation therapy is an alternative surgical treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea who have difficulty with continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy.
• Surgical options for nose and sinus disorders, including:
  • adenoidectomy to remove adenoids that contribute to ear or sinus infections, heavy breathing and snoring.
  • cryotherapy for rhinitis.
  • nasal implants for nasal obstruction.
  • septoplasty to correct issues with the nasal septum.
  • sinus surgery to correct sinus problems.
  • tonsillectomy to remove problematic tonsils.
• Tracheostomy to allow breathing through an opening in the neck.

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ENT specialists

Our team of physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners take time to listen to you, answer your questions and works closely with physicians from other specialties to provide comprehensive medical care.

Find ENT specialists near you. 

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Referrals

A referral may be required depending on your need. Call the appointment number of your preferred ENT location to learn more.

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FAQ

What should I bring for my first appointment?

For your first appointment, bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form to authorize the transfer of health records from another healthcare facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

Can you provide a second opinion?

Yes — simply call the appointment number at your preferred ENT location. See What should I bring for my first appointment? for tips on how to prepare. 

Do you have an after-hours number in case of emergency?

Always call 911 in case of emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, visit our Nurse Line page or review our convenient care options.

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