Otolaryngology

Suburban Hospital offers a broad range of clinical services to address disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. Our head and neck surgical specialists provide consultations and treatment for adults and children.

What is otolaryngology?

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that focuses on medical and surgical treatment for patients who have disorders of the:

Ear, which may include:

Hearing problems
Ear infections
Balance disorders
Tinnitus
Some cranial nerve disorders

Nose, which may include:

Allergies
Problems with smelling
Appearance of the nose

Throat, which may include:

Diseases of the larynx (voice box)
Upper aero-digestive tract disorders
Disorders involving the esophagus
Voice disorders
Swallowing disorders

Related structures of the head and neck, which may include:

Nerves that control sight, smell, hearing, and the face
Infectious diseases
Benign and malignant tumors
Trauma to the face
Deformities of the face
Cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery

Doctors who specialize in otolaryngology are called otolaryngologists. Sometimes they are referred to as ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists.

For more information on our services and specialists, please visit:

Johns Hopkins Medicine in the National Capital Region