An
otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, provides comprehensive
medical and surgical care for adult and pediatric patients
with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose
and throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems,
and related structures of the head and neck. Many otolaryngologists
focus on one or more subspecialty areas that include:
- Allergy
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery (benign and malignant tumors
including the thyroid and parathyroid glands)
- Laryngology (voice and swallowing disorders)
- Otology/Audiology
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Rhinology (nose and sinus disorders)
In addition, otolaryngologists can be sub-certified
by taking additional training and an examination in:
- Neurotology (disorders of the inner ear including
tumors)
- Sleep Medicine
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