The Differential Factors Between an Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon

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An otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon is a specialist of Doctor of Medicine for the disorders of the head and neck especially the ENT part that are ear-nose-throat. The word ‘oto-rhino-laryngology’ is originated from Greek words. The ‘oto’ stands for ear, the rhino is for nose and the larynx of for throat.

With time, otolaryngology has spread more than only being restricted to ear, nose and throat and this is crucial part now for head and neck and the sub-specialization involves otology, rhinology, laryngology, sinus disease, plastic surgery for head and neck, head and neck tumor and cancer surgery, allergy disorders for upper respiratory system, pediatric otolaryngology.

  • How to become a specialist?

An otolaryngologist should have university training of 13 years. The aspirant surgeons should complete the fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. At the end of the period, the doctor should pass an examination of a certificate program. This certificate is for the designation of being an otolaryngologist.

  • The Doctor’s Job

The doctors play a role for the surgical processes for the daily ENT treatment along with sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, neck, thyroid, bronchial and esophagus, salivary glands. They also perform the cosmetic surgery in the neck and head area.

They are well trained for ear treatment and restoring hearing capability performing micro-surgery. The surgical processes are also available for healing infection and diseases, correct birth deformities in the ear.

Their head and neck treatment knowledge help them to perform plastic surgery in face. This is indeed important for jaw, ear and nose reconstruction for restoring the performance and function. Materials like flaps, grafts are used for resolving the issues. The techniques are also used for plastic surgery in face like brow lift, face lift, improving the face shape, nose size, wrinkle removal, chin augmentation, hair transplantation, scar camouflaging and more.

For your requirements of such treatments, see us at OKOA to talk to our otolaryngologists. Visit us for your treatment in allergy, sinus and more.

**Disclaimer: The information on this page is not intended to be a doctor's advice, nor does it create any form of patient-doctor relationship.

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