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The Department of Otolaryngology

Ear Nose and Throat - Otolaryngology

6535 N. Charles St.
Pavilion North, Suite 250
Towson , MD 21204

Tulip Parking Garage

(443) 849-2140
Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Continuing the mission established in 1965 to provide excellent Ear, Nose and Throat services to the Baltimore community.

The Otolaryngology Center of Excellence is a multidimensional clinical practice which provides a wide range of services. The Otolaryngology physician specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric disorders of the ear, nose and throat. 

The Center’s support staff includes a Practice Manager, Registered Nurse, Audiologist, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Service Representatives and a Surgical Coordinator. 

The Department of Otolaryngology and the Division of Audiology accept most major insurance carriers and participate in numerous specialty referral networks. Please check with your insurance provider for questions regarding participation and referrals.

Our Services

 

Specialized services include, but are not limited to: diagnosis, treatment and management of ear infections, hearing loss, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nose bleeds, sleep apnea, snoring, tonsillitis, disorders of the throat and voice and head and neck cancer. Subspecialties include: (referral made when appropriate) 

Reconstructive Facial Surgery:

Laryngology: Johns Hopkins Voice Center located at GBMC 

Head and Neck Cancer: The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center 

Otology: Presbyterian Board of Governors Cochlear Implant Center of Excellence 

The Center also provides audiologic diagnostic and rehabilitative services:

  • Hearing Tests
  • Infant Hearing Screenings
  • ABR
  • VNG
  • Hearing Aid Evaluations/Dispensing

The Center works closely with and will refer to OMFS for the following:

  • TMJ
  • Bone grafting
  • Oral diseases
  • Orthognathic and reconstructive surgery
 
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Pediatric Services

Ear, nose and throat physicians who specialize in pediatric otolaryngology are experienced in treating conditions that occur often and/or exclusively among babies, children and adolescent patients. Common conditions and treatments include:

  • Infections, including ear infections, "strep throat" and epiglottitis
  • Sore throats & hoarseness
  • Enlarged adenoids and tonsils
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Foreign objects in the ear, nose, or throat
  • Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
  • Congenital abnormalities
  • Hearing loss and testing
  • Laryngeal papillomas
  • Facial plastic surgery including cleft lip & palate repair, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and otoplasty (cosmetic ear surgery)
  • Thyroid and parathyroid conditions

Head & Neck Tumors

Although radiologists and oncologists are the specialists most people think of when they hear the word "tumor," otolaryngologists can be instrumental in detecting, diagnosing and treating benign and cancerous masses of the head and neck (including the larynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands, ears, skin and bone, and mouth). Cancers of the ear, nose and throat can be fatal. Thorough and regular examinations help patients and physicians find abnormalities early, when treatment is usually most effective. 

If a mass is found, tests will be run to determine whether the tumor is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). This may involve blood or urine sampling, fine needle aspiration, biopsy, laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, electrocardiogram or other tests. Treatment depends on the tumor site, size and type as well as involvement of other structures and the patient's overall health and preferences.

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