An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a physician trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. They have special expertise in managing diseases of the ears, nose and nasal passage, sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face.
The Head and Neck service at the clinic specializes in the care of patients with benign and malignant tumors of the mouth, throat, voice box (larynx), salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and minor), sinuses, thyroid and parathyroid glands, lymph nodes, ear, nose, and skin of the head and neck.
New patients are anonymously discussed at a weekly Head and Neck Tumor Conferences. At that time experts from Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Pathology, Radiology, Dental Oncology, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery join with Head and Neck Surgery to formulate a treatment plan for each individual.