Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors, are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating medical conditions and illnesses related to the head and neck. They treat conditions of the ear, nose, throat, sinuses, larynx (voice box), mouth and other structures of the head and neck. They also perform surgical procedures in these areas.
Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat (ENT). This field, also known as otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, includes a wide range of disorders, from hearing loss and tinnitus to sinusitis and throat cancer. In this article, we will delve deeper into the world of otolaryngology, its history, training, and common conditions treated by otolaryngologists.
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Otolaryngology has its roots in ancient times. The earliest record of ear surgery dates back to ancient Egypt, where physicians treated ear infections using bronze instruments. Later, in ancient Greece, physicians described the anatomy of the ear and its functions. However, it was not until the 19th century that otolaryngology emerged as a distinct medical specialty. In 1896, the first otolaryngology society, the American Laryngological Association, was founded, and the field continued to evolve rapidly throughout the 20th century.
Otolaryngologists are medical doctors who have completed a five-year residency program in otolaryngology following medical school. During their training, they gain expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. They also undergo extensive training in head and neck surgery, including reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
After completing their residency, some otolaryngologists choose to pursue further specialization through a fellowship program. These programs typically last one to two years and focus on a specific area of otolaryngology, such as neurotology or pediatric otolaryngology.
Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Ear infections
Balance disorders
Ear trauma
Sinusitis
Nasal obstruction
Nasal polyps
Deviated septum
Allergic rhinitis
Hoarseness
Swallowing disorders
Tonsillitis
Laryngitis
Throat cancer
Facial trauma
Facial paralysis
Head and neck cancer
Salivary gland disorders
Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
Otolaryngologists also perform a variety of advanced procedures to treat complex conditions. These procedures include:
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to visualize and remove obstructions in the sinuses.
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that are surgically implanted in the ear to provide hearing for people with severe hearing loss or deafness.
Microvascular surgery is a surgical technique that involves the use of a microscope to repair tiny blood vessels and nerves in the head and neck.
Facial reconstruction surgery is a procedure that involves the restoration of facial features and function after injury or disease.
Otolaryngology is a specialized field of medicine that plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. Otolaryngologists undergo extensive training and gain expertise in a wide range of disorders, from hearing loss and sinusitis.
1. Dr. Eric N. Lippman, Otolaryngologist, 530 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
2. Dr. John B. Miller, Otolaryngologist, 875 W Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
3. Dr. V. Lynn Hill, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 230, Norfolk, VA 23502
4. Dr. Matthew L. McConnell, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
5. Dr. David T. Jackson, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
6. Dr. John S. Kline, Otolaryngologist, 2501 Cromwell Rd, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23509
7. Dr. John D. Higgins, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
8. Dr. Mark S. Weber, Otolaryngologist, 634 W 21st St, Suite 303, Norfolk, VA 23517
9. Dr. Richard W. Lacey, Otolaryngologist, 634 W 21st St, Suite 301, Norfolk, VA 23517
10. Dr. Michael J. LaBella, Otolaryngologist, 634 W 21st St, Suite 304, Norfolk, VA 23517
11. Dr. William T. Lett, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
12. Dr. Michael C. Sullivan, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
13. Dr. Thomas J. Harris, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
14. Dr. David W. Brown, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
15. Dr. J. Edward Wood, Otolaryngologist, 1581 Kempsville Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23502
16. Dr. Michael A. Giddings, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
17. Dr. William R. White, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
18. Dr. John M. Nelson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
19. Dr. Mark W. Lacy, Otolaryngologist, 825 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23505
20. Dr. John D. Lewis, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
21. Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
22. Dr. Richard B. Smith, Otolaryngologist, 741 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
23. Dr. David M. Keller, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
24. Dr. James T. Wehrmann, Otolaryngologist, 634 W 21st St, Suite 305, Norfolk, VA 23517
25. Dr. William F. Davis, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
26. Dr. David T. Ryan, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
27. Dr. Gregory J. Williams, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
28. Dr. John E. Carver, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
29. Dr. Michael D. Blum, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23505
30. Dr. Robert P. Chaffin, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
31. Dr. Richard J. Giammatteo, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
32. Dr. Gregory A. Klein, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
33. Dr. David W. Hennon, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
34. Dr. Stephen D. Jacobs, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
35. Dr. Thomas M. Gardner, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
36. Dr. Frank M. Walker, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
37. Dr. John J. Johnson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
38. Dr. Robert E. Mayer, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
39. Dr. Randall P. Linton, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 103, Norfolk, VA 23505
40. Dr. David B. McCall, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
41. Dr. Michael R. Covington, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
42. Dr. John M. Moore, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
43. Dr. James R. Nash, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
44. Dr. Charles E. Riggs, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
45. Dr. Richard G. Parsons, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
46. Dr. Russell L. Martin, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
47. Dr. Gregory S. Sallin, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
48. Dr. David J. Pickett, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
49. Dr. Robert P. Korn, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23505
50. Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
51. Dr. David P. Smith, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
52. Dr. Richard R. Johnson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
53. Dr. Charles K. Martin, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
54. Dr. John D. Weintraub, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
55. Dr. Patrick J. Walsh, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
56. Dr. Steven R. Williams, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
57. Dr. John M. Watson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
58. Dr. Michael W. Riedel, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23505
59. Dr. Kenneth J. Moore, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
60. Dr. Thomas R. Mason, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
61. Dr. David W. Kearns, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
62. Dr. Robert J. O'Connor, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
63. Dr. Richard A. Lee, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
64. Dr. Charles E. Martin, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
65. Dr. John W. Thompson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
66. Dr. Christopher J. Moore, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
67. Dr. Paul A. Thomas, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23505
68. Dr. Michael R. Johnson, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
69. Dr. Christopher A. Smith, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
70. Dr. Thomas J. Walker, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
71. Dr. Robert L. King, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
72. Dr. Robert G. Elmes, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
73. Dr. Charles W. Jones, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
74. Dr. David W. Smith, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
75. Dr. Charles R. Nelson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
76. Dr. Stephen A. Moore, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23505
77. Dr. Thomas S. Johnson, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
78. Dr. John A. Davis, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
79. Dr. Kenneth R. Hill, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
80. Dr. David E. Miller, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
81. Dr. Stephen E. Brown, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
82. Dr. David W. Martin, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23502
83. Dr. Robert J. Williams, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 500, Norfolk, VA 23502
84. Dr. Mark S. Nelson, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23502
85. Dr. William D. Jones, Otolaryngologist, 1525 W Little Creek Rd, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA 23505
86. Dr. Steven M. Smith, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk, VA 23502
87. Dr. John P. Davis, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
88. Dr. William R. Walker, Otolaryngologist, 880 Kempsville Rd, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23502
89. Dr. Kenneth E. Miller, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23502
90. Dr. Richard W. Brown, Otolaryngologist, 855 Kempsville Rd, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23502
