When you’re experiencing issues with your ears, nose, or throat, finding the right specialist is crucial. In San Antonio, University Health ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors, also known as otolaryngologists, offer expert care for a wide range of conditions. Our team includes fellowship-trained specialists, many with subspecialty expertise in areas like surgery and oncology, ensuring you receive the highest level of care. We are also proud of our involvement in clinical research with the Mays Cancer Center, home of UT Health MD Anderson Cancer Center, allowing us to remain at the forefront of ENT advancements and provide cutting-edge treatments.
Comprehensive Care from San Antonio’s Leading Ear Doctors
University Health ENT doctors are dedicated to providing top-quality care for both common and complex ear, nose, and throat problems. We understand that ENT issues can affect all ages, which is why we also offer specialized pediatric ENT services, ensuring your entire family’s needs are met.
Addressing Ear and Hearing Concerns
Ear problems can range from simple annoyances to conditions that significantly impact your quality of life. Our ear doctors in San Antonio are experienced in diagnosing and treating a variety of ear and hearing conditions, including:
- Ear drum perforation: Repairing holes or tears in the eardrum to restore hearing and prevent infection.
- Ear infections (otitis media, swimmer’s ear): Managing and treating infections of the middle and outer ear, common in both children and adults.
- Hearing loss: Comprehensive evaluation and management of different types and degrees of hearing loss.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears): Offering strategies and therapies to manage the perception of noise in the ears.
- Vertigo and balance issues: Diagnosing and treating disorders that cause dizziness and imbalance, helping you regain your equilibrium.
Nose and Sinus Expertise
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Head and Neck Specialists
Our expertise extends to the complex structures of the head and neck. Our ear doctors in San Antonio are also skilled in addressing conditions affecting this region, including:
- Cancers of the face, mouth, throat, or neck: Providing comprehensive cancer care, working closely with oncologists at the Mays Cancer Center.
- Neck masses: Diagnosing and treating lumps or growths in the neck.
- Parathyroid issues: Managing disorders of the parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium levels.
- Salivary gland masses and disorders: Treating conditions affecting the glands that produce saliva.
- Thyroid nodules/cancer: Evaluating and managing thyroid nodules and cancer.
Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Beyond treating medical conditions, our ENT specialists offer advanced facial plastic and reconstructive surgery to improve both function and appearance:
- Cleft lip and palate: Surgical repair of congenital birth defects affecting the lip and palate.
- Facial paralysis: Treating conditions that cause weakness or paralysis of facial muscles.
- Facial soft tissue or bone trauma: Reconstructing injuries to the face.
- Microtia (congenital defects of ears): Correcting birth defects of the outer ear.
- MOHS repair: Reconstructing defects after skin cancer removal.
- Nasal fractures/trauma: Treating broken noses and other nasal injuries.
- Nose deformity or cosmetic issues: Rhinoplasty and other procedures to improve the appearance of the nose.
- Reconstruction after head and neck cancer surgery: Restoring form and function after cancer surgery.
- Scar revision of head, face, or neck: Minimizing the appearance of scars.
Voice, Airway and Swallowing Solutions
Problems with voice, breathing, and swallowing can be concerning. Our ear doctors in San Antonio offer specialized care for these issues:
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing): Diagnosing and managing swallowing disorders.
- Hoarseness and voice issues: Treating voice problems and hoarseness.
- Upper airway stenosis/narrowing: Addressing narrowing of the upper airway that can cause breathing difficulties.
- Vocal cord masses: Treating growths on the vocal cords.
- Vocal cord paralysis: Managing paralysis of the vocal cords.
- Zenker’s diverticulum: Treating this pouch that can form in the esophagus.
General ENT Care
For everyday ENT concerns, our team provides expert diagnosis and treatment for:
- Ear pain: Identifying and treating the cause of earaches.
- Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Evaluating and managing sleep-disordered breathing.
- Tonsillitis: Treating infections of the tonsils.
- Throat infections/pain: Managing sore throats and throat infections.
- Throat reflux (LPR): Treating laryngopharyngeal reflux, where stomach acid irritates the throat.
Our skilled physicians and providers are equipped with the expertise and advanced technology to address a wide spectrum of ENT issues, from minor to complex.
Advanced Diagnostics for ENT Conditions
To accurately diagnose your ENT condition, your doctor will start with a thorough discussion of your symptoms and medical history. They may then recommend one or more diagnostic tests, which can include:
- Advanced imaging (CT, MRI or PET scans): Providing detailed images of internal structures.
- Audiogram (hearing test): Assessing the range and sensitivity of your hearing.
- Biopsies: Taking tissue samples to examine suspicious lesions in the face, mouth, throat, or neck.
- Hearing aid screenings: Evaluating the need for hearing aids.
- Laryngoscopy: Using a camera to visualize the throat and voice box (larynx).
- Nasal endoscopy: Examining the inside of the nose and sinuses with a thin, lighted tube and camera.
- Thyroid and neck ultrasound: Imaging the thyroid gland and neck tissues.
Specialized Hearing & Balance Center Services
For specialized ear care, the audiologists at the Reeves Rehabilitation Center collaborate closely with our ENT physicians. Our audiologists are experts in diagnosing and managing hearing and balance disorders and offer services such as:
- Balance tests: Evaluating balance function to diagnose vestibular disorders.
- Hearing aid fittings: Selecting and fitting appropriate hearing aids.
- Hearing protection: Providing custom ear buds and swim molds to protect hearing.
- Hearing tests for all ages: Comprehensive hearing evaluations for infants, children, and adults.
If you are seeking a trusted ear doctor in San Antonio, look no further than University Health. Our comprehensive ENT services, advanced diagnostics, and team of expert specialists are here to provide you with the best possible care for your ear, nose, and throat needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the difference expert care can make.
