General otolaryngology

Ear, nose, and throat conditions can significantly interfere with daily activities. They can cause problems with breathing, speaking, swallowing, hearing, balance, taste, or smell. Getting the right care is crucial to improving your quality of life and health. We address your unique needs and symptoms to reduce pain and help you breathe, hear, and swallow better.

At Penn Medicine, you’re in expert hands. Our otolaryngologists, also called ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, have extensive experience treating conditions that affect the head and neck. They may also have clinical training in subspecialized areas of otolaryngology, such as:

• Thyroid surgery
• Reconstructive surgery of the head and neck
• Skull base surgery
• Hearing and balance
• Sleep apnea
• Pituitary conditions
• Salivary gland disorders

You receive care from physicians who are active researchers seeking new and better treatments for our patients.

Our ENT specialists bring leading-edge otolaryngology services to patients in the greater Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Princeton areas. They combine their training and expertise with a team approach to deliver comprehensive services. We collaborate with various physicians throughout Penn Medicine, including those in allergy and immunology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, pulmonology, and other specialists as needed.

You receive treatment from a team of experts. We work with you to understand your needs and deliver individualized, effective care plans. If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, an otolaryngologist at Penn Medicine can help:

• Chronic cough
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness and balance problems
• Hearing loss
• Nasal congestion or sinus pressure
• Snoring
• Sore throat (pharyngitis)
• Recurring earaches and ear infections
• Reduced sense of smell or taste