Seeking expert care for ear, nose, and throat issues in San Antonio? Our team of highly specialized ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) doctors at University Health are dedicated to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment. Many of our physicians are fellowship-trained in ENT subspecialties, including advanced surgical techniques and cancer (oncology) care. Furthermore, our collaboration with the Mays Cancer Center, the esteemed home of UT Health MD Anderson Cancer Center, keeps us at the forefront of clinical research and innovative breakthroughs, ensuring you receive the most advanced and effective treatments available.
Conditions Treated by San Antonio ENT Doctors
University Health’s ear, nose, and throat doctors offer the highest standard of care for a wide spectrum of ENT conditions, from common to complex, for both adults and children. We understand the unique needs of our younger patients and provide specialized pediatric ENT services.
Comprehensive Ear and Hearing Care
Our specialists address a full range of ear and hearing problems, including:
- Ear drum perforation: Expert management of eardrum ruptures and injuries.
- Ear infections (otitis media, swimmer’s ear): Effective diagnosis and treatment of all types of ear infections.
- Hearing loss: Comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans for various types of hearing loss.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears): Advanced strategies to manage and alleviate the bothersome symptoms of tinnitus.
- Vertigo and balance issues: Specialized care for dizziness and balance disorders, helping you regain stability and improve your quality of life.
Nose and Sinus Expertise
Our ENT doctors are experts in diagnosing and treating nasal and sinus conditions. [To enhance this section, more specific conditions could be listed here, but the original article is less detailed in this area.]
Head and Neck Specialty Care
We provide advanced medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the head and neck region:
- Cancers of the face, mouth, throat, or neck: Comprehensive cancer care, including diagnosis, treatment, and reconstructive surgery in collaboration with the Mays Cancer Center.
- Neck masses: Thorough evaluation and management of neck lumps and swellings.
- Parathyroid issues: Expertise in diagnosing and treating parathyroid gland disorders.
- Salivary gland masses and disorders: Management of salivary gland problems, including tumors and blockages.
- Thyroid nodules/cancer: Comprehensive care for thyroid conditions, from nodules to thyroid cancer.
Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Our ENT surgeons offer specialized services in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery to improve function and aesthetics:
- Cleft lip and palate: Multidisciplinary care for children with cleft lip and palate, from infancy through adulthood.
- Facial paralysis: Advanced treatments to restore facial movement and expression after paralysis.
- Facial soft tissue or bone trauma: Reconstruction and repair of facial injuries due to trauma.
- Microtia (congenital defects of ears): Surgical correction of congenital ear deformities.
- MOHS repair: Reconstruction after skin cancer removal using Mohs surgery.
- Nasal fractures/trauma: Expert management of nasal fractures and injuries.
- Nose deformity or cosmetic issues: Rhinoplasty and other procedures to improve the appearance and function 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 in the head and neck region.
Voice, Airway, and Swallowing Solutions
Our ENT team provides specialized care for voice, breathing, and swallowing disorders:
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing): Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for swallowing difficulties.
- Hoarseness and voice issues: Diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders, including hoarseness and vocal fatigue.
- Upper airway stenosis/narrowing: Management of airway narrowing to improve breathing.
- Vocal cord masses: Treatment of vocal cord lesions, including polyps and nodules.
- Vocal cord paralysis: Strategies to improve voice and swallowing function after vocal cord paralysis.
- Zenker’s diverticulum: Treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum, a pouch that can form in the throat.
General ENT Services
For common ENT concerns, we offer expert diagnosis and treatment for:
- Ear pain: Evaluation and management of ear pain.
- Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Comprehensive sleep apnea care, including diagnosis and treatment options.
- Tonsillitis: Management of tonsil infections.
- Throat infections/pain: Diagnosis and treatment of sore throats and throat infections.
- Throat reflux (LPR): Management of laryngopharyngeal reflux.
Our dedicated team of ENT physicians and providers possesses the expertise and advanced technology to effectively address a wide spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions, regardless of complexity.
Diagnosing Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
To accurately diagnose your ENT condition, our doctors will begin with a thorough discussion of your symptoms, including their duration and any prior occurrences. Based on this initial assessment, they may recommend one or more of the following diagnostic tests:
- Advanced imaging (CT, MRI, or PET scans): Detailed imaging to visualize internal structures of the head and neck.
- Audiogram (hearing test): Comprehensive assessment of hearing function.
- Biopsies of suspicious lesions of the face, mouth, throat, or neck: Tissue sampling for microscopic examination to diagnose potential cancer or other conditions.
- Hearing aid screenings: Evaluation to determine candidacy for hearing aids.
- Laryngoscopy: Using a small camera to visualize the larynx (voice box) and throat.
- Nasal endoscopy: Examination of the nasal passages and sinuses using a thin, flexible endoscope with a light and camera.
- Thyroid and neck ultrasound: Imaging to assess the thyroid gland and neck structures.
Comprehensive Hearing & Balance Center Services
For specialized ear and balance 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, providing a range of services:
- Balance tests: Comprehensive evaluation of balance function to diagnose and manage balance disorders.
- Hearing aid fittings: Professional fitting and programming of hearing aids to optimize hearing.
- Hearing protection like ear buds and swim molds: Custom and standard hearing protection to prevent noise-induced hearing loss and protect ears from water.
- Hearing tests for infants, children, and adults: Age-appropriate hearing assessments for all patients.
University Health in San Antonio is committed to providing you with exceptional ENT care. If you are experiencing ear, nose, or throat issues, schedule an appointment with our expert team today.
