Otolaryngologists are physicians specially trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases or disorders in the ears, nose, and throat (ENT) regions. Their skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx, oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), along with other structures of the face and neck. Our otolaryngologist, Dr. Scott Ballinger, provides treatment for the following problems:
- Adenoidectomy/Tonsillectomy
- Ear Infections
- Earwax Buildup
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Hearing Loss
- Ménière’s Disease
- Nose Disorders:
- Allergic Rhinitis (hay fever)
- Anosmia (loss of smell)
- Deviated Septum
- Epistaxis (nose bleeds)
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Fractures
- Nasal Polyps
- Sinusitis (sinus infections)
- Otitis Media (middle ear infection)
- Throat Disorders:
- Hoarseness
- Laryngitis
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (acid reflux affecting the throat)
- Pharyngitis
- Sore Throat
- Swallowing Disorders
- Tonsillitis
- Voice Disorders
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Vertigo (dizziness)
