In the past 50 years, otolaryngology has expanded from “ear,
nose, and throat” (hence the common abbreviation “ENT”) to
include comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients
with head and neck disorders.
Duke’s Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) team is
among the nation’s busiest, performing more than 4,500
operative procedures each year -- specializing in areas
including head and neck tumors, neuro-otology (surgery of the
inner ear, middle ear, and temporal bone), nasal and sinus
disorders, voice disorders, audiology, maxillofacial trauma, as
well as plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face and
neck.
Duke OHNS surgeons are also among the nation’s finest --
combining expertise with a comprehensive approach to ensure
that patients receive outstanding care.
The OHNS team also includes leaders in endoscopic treatment
for swallowing disorders and in treating hearing losses in
patients of all ages.
