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What is Otolaryngology and an Otolaryngologist?

Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, and head & neck disorders. The full name of the specialty is otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Practitioners are called otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons, or sometimes otorhinolaryngologists (ORL). A somewhat outdated, but nevertheless commonly used, term for this speciality is ENT (ear, nose and throat).
 

What to Expect From Your Visit

• Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Sinuses
• Hearing Aids

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