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What is an Otolaryngologist? (Pronounced OH-TOE-lair-en-GOL-o-gist)
Otolaryngologists (also known as head and neck specialists) are physicians who deal with conditions affecting the upper region of the body from the brain to the lungs. They concentrate on conditions of the ear, nose and throat and may be referred to as an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists. They must complete five or more years of post-medical school specialty training to be eligible for board certification. Specialized training includes extensive experience in advanced medical evaluation and management as well as innovative surgical techniques. Several of our physicians also have advanced fellowship training in the areas of:
• Allergy
• Facial Plastic Surgery
• Head And Neck Cancer Surgery
• Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Voice Disorders
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
The specialty of otolaryngology encompasses the evaluation and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat. The method of treatment may be medical or surgical, depending on the condition to be treated. Our practice also offers extensive audiological services including state-of-the-art diagnostics and the provision of hearing aids for patients with hearing loss. Our physicians have affiliations with the top CT Labs and Sleep Diagnostics facilities around the city.
Who should see an Otolaryngologist?
Our physicians treat patients from infancy to adulthood. Patients are referred to our practice when they have a specific medical condition that requires our specialists' attention. Some plans require a referral from the patient's primary care physician (PCP) before they can be seen by our physicians. In order to avoid delays, the patient should bring required referral information to their appointment. Also, please refer to the Insurance section on this site.
What Services Do ENT of Georgia Physicians Provide?
ENT of Georgia provides many services including different types of medical procedures. So you can better understand the services we offer, below are our most common conditions we treat and a detailed explanation of the type of procedure they may involve.
Common Conditions:
| • | Allergies Affecting Ear, Nose &Throat | | • | Nasal Obstruction & Blockage |
| • | Benign Or Malignant Tumors Of The Head & Neck | | • | External/Internal Nasal Deformity Correction |
| • | Chronic Ear Infections | | • | Ringing In The Ears |
| • | Tonsillitis | | • | Dizziness |
| • | Chronic Sinus Problems | | • | Cosmetic & Congenital Facial Skin Disorders |
| • | Facial & Skin Imperfections | | • | Sleep Apnea |
| • | Hearing Loss & Related Problems | | • | Snoring |
| • | Pediatric And Adult Disorders Of The Ear, Nose Or Throat | | • | Swallowing & Voice Disorders |
Common Procedures
General Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology.
We use technologically advanced equipment and techniques which allow most procedures to be performed either on an outpatient basis or in the office. This causes less disruption to everyday life and reduces absenteeism from work and school.
| • | Comprehensive sinus care includes treatment of conditions related to sinusitis (such as facial pressure or pain, headaches, congestion/stuffy nose, post-nasal drip, thick nasal discharge, extended cold symptoms, low grade fever, bad breath or pain in the upper teeth). Treatment may include lifestyle changes, allergy therapy, medications and possibly endoscopic sinus surgery. |
| • | Septoplasty corrects the internal structure of the nose, improves breathing as well as decreases congestion, the occurrence of sinus infections and headaches while relieving facial pressure. |
| • | Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy procedures remove chronically infected or enlarged tissues thereby reducing the number of throat infections and promoting improved breathing. |
| • | Tympanoplasty and Middle Ear Surgery corrects holes in the eardrum (with or without reconstruction of the middle ear bones). This procedure improves hearing and reduces infection and pain. |
| • | Ventilating ear tubes removes fluid from the middle ear thereby improving hearing and speech, decreasing infection and more advanced ear diseases. |
Audiology
Audiology services include a wide spectrum of technologically advanced hearing analysis and tests for hearing loss, dizziness and conditions that may require specialized fitting of hearing aids. Audiology also involves diagnosis and the treatment of tinnitus, a condition characterized by a continuous sound in one or both ears, as well as other hearing conditions.
Head & Neck Surgery
Surgery of the face involves removal of benign tumors of the head and neck, removal of diseased salivary glands, and reconstruction after cancer surgery. Other procedures include removal of birth defects and cosmetic surgery of the face an neck. Surgical techniques including those utilizing lasers are used to treat many disorders. These disorders include snoring, sleep apnea, ear surgery, nose and sinus surgery, and surgery of the voice box.
Facial Reconstructive & Facial Plastic Surgery
| • | Blepharoplasty (eye surgery) corrects pockets of fatty tissue and excess skin around the upper and lower eyelids. |
| • | Chemical peels and advanced laser techniques treat facial wrinkles and lines around the forehead, eyes, mouth and lips. These techniques can also minimize scars caused by acne, injury, or facial surgery. |
| • | Collagen and Soft Tissue Replacement Therapy are used to augment lips, help reduce facial lines and smooth facial imperfections resulting from age, heredity, sun damage and smoking. |
| • | Face and necklift surgery is designed to reduce sagging skin on the face and neck in order to produce a more youthful appearance. |
| • | Otoplasty (ear surgery) corrects large or prominent ears. This procedure leads to improved self-esteem of children, teenagers and adults of all ages. |
| • | Nasal surgery (including rhinoplasty) removes obstructions such as polyps, straightens a deviated septum, corrects chronic sinus conditions and may improve the appearance of the nose. |
| • | Scar revision and skin resurfacing corrects certain skin conditions such as acne, chicken pox scarring and traumas to the skin caused by burns or other accidents. |
Sleep Disorders
Laser treatments are available to treat snoring. Sometimes, what appears to be snoring may not be snoring at all. Instead, the condition may be due to sleep apnea, a chronic upper airway obstruction and blocked throat condition which causes breathing to stop for short periods of time. Sleep apnea can lead to medical conditions that affect the heart and lungs. Surgical intervention is indication in extreme cases of when non-surgical treatments fail.
How Do I Make An Appointment?
Scheduling Information
Our goal is to schedule same day appointments when needed and to make every effort to see patients promptly. Should delays occur, we will do our best to notify the patient to prevent any inconvenience. To help avoid unnecessary delays, patients should bring insurance identification documents and referral forms with them to their first appointment along with their referring doctor's name, address and phone number. We also routinely schedule follow-up appointments after surgery to ensure optimum patient care.
Telephone Procedures and Office Hours
ENT of Georgia has offices conveniently located throughout the Metro Atlanta area. Our administrative office can direct patients to a specific physician or office based on their needs and desires. Our administrative and central billing office can be reached at 770-220-8400. Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some offices have extended hours to serve our patients. Please refer to individual offices for exact hours of operation. Phone calls received after hours and during lunch will be handled by our answering service. All offices have an on call physician who can be paged after hours in case of an emergency.
Insurance/Billing Information
It is our highest priority to offer quality, accessible, comprehensive, cost-effective care. Some HMOs and Medicaid plans may require a referral from the primary care physician (PCP) to one of our participating specialists. If a patient has questions about coverage, it is best to call the insurance carrier directly.
Managed Care
ENT of Georgia physicians have the longest history of participation in a comprehensive selection of HMO and PPO plans in Metro Atlanta, including Worker's Compensation. Some plans may require a referral from the primary care physician (PCP) to visit our doctors, so please check with your physician and insurance carrier to ensure plan participation.
Medicare and Medicaid
ENT of Georgia providers participate with Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare/Medicaid HMOs. In all cases, we will file the insurance claims.
Payment Terms
We accept cash, checks and major credit cards. Patients are responsible for co-payment at the time of visit. Our office managers are available to answer any questions concerning insurance and payment.
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