What Is an Otolaryngologist?An otolaryngologist (oh-toh-lah-ren-gah-luh-jist) is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. They are often called ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctors. There are a wide range of diseases and disorders that otolaryngologists treat. Some are treated medically and some are treated surgically. Diseases and disorders that fall under the specialty of otolaryngology include:
Ear
Nose
Throat
Head and Neck
Due to the wide-ranging diseases and disorders that are included in the specialty of otolaryngology, many otolaryngologists choose to subspecialize.
Otolaryngology subspecialties include:
Otolaryngologists are highly trained specialists whose total years of college, graduate, and postgraduate education can be as many as fifteen. Additionally, otolaryngologists are required to pass the American Board of Otolaryngology examination before they can practice.
If you suffer from issues of the ear, nose, and throat, St. Lucie Medical Center is here to help. Our family of physicians can offer a wide variety of services to treat these conditions. For more information, visit us online or call Consult-A-Nurse® at 1-800-449-8345 for a physician referral.
Sources: American Academy of Otolaryngology American Board of Otlolaryngology
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