Otolaryngology

From routine checkups to specialized surgery, you’ll find the full range of ear, nose and throat (ENT) care from St. Bernards Medical Group’s otolaryngologists. Visit the Otolaryngology & Facial Surgery Centre in Jonesboro for the personal attention and dedicated care your family needs.

Conditions We Treat

Your primary care provider or pediatrician may refer you to an ENT doctor for specialized treatment of:

• Allergies
• Dizziness and vertigo
• Ear infections
• Face injuries, scars, birth defects and skin cancers
• Head and neck cancers
• Sinusitis and other sinus and nasal problems
• Sleep apnea
• Swimmer’s ear
• Thyroid and parotid gland conditions
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
• Recurrent tonsillitis

Your Care Plan

We know your symptoms are uncomfortable, so we’ll try to see you as soon as possible. Based on your health history, concerns and other factors, we may recommend lifestyle changes, medication and one or more of these services:

• Adenoidectomy (adenoid removal)
• Allergy testing and treatment
• Ear tube insertion
• Facial reconstructive surgery to improve the appearance and use of your mouth, nose, ears or other parts of your face
• Parotid surgery to remove a clog in the gland that makes saliva
• Sinus surgery, such as balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive way to widen the nasal passages and make breathing easier
• Surgery to treat cancer affecting the mouth, throat, sinuses or face
• Thyroid removal or thyroid nodule (lump) removal
• Tonsillectomy (tonsil removal)
• UPPP surgery for sleep apnea

If you need a hearing exam or other hearing services, we’ll refer you to one of our specialists in audiology for personalized care.