| About Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
General Otolaryngology 2011 Recruitment Advertisement Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults. Otolaryngologists are trained in medicine and surgery and as a result they do not need to refer their patients to other physicians. Otolaryngologists are able to offer the best care for patients with diseases or disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. Our Otolaryngology / Head and Neck surgeons specialize in treating facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, otology/neurotology, rhinology and general otolaryngology diseases and disorders. AAOHNS. "What is an Otolaryngologist." Amercian Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Surgery. April 2003 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Sub-Specialties in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Physicians who specialize in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery provide treatment for cosmetic, functional and reconstructive abnormalities of the face and neck. Procedures may include surgery of the chin (mentoplasty), nose (rhinoplasty), ears (otoplasty), and eyelid (blepharoplasty). These surgeons may also do reconstructive surgery after trauma or major cancer surgery. Physicians Specializing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:
Dr. Hadi Seikaly | Dr. Kal Ansari | Dr. Jeffrey Harris | Dr. John Keohane
Dr. Dan O'Connell
Head and Neck
Physicians who specialize in this area provide treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous tumours in the head and neck, including the thyroid and parathyroid. Physicians Specializing in Head and Neck Surgery:
Dr. Hadi Seikaly | Dr. Kal Ansari | Dr. Jeffrey Harris
Dr. Dan O'Connell
Laryngology
Physicians specialize in laryngology treat disorders of the throat, including voice/speech or swallowing problems. Physicians Specializing in Laryngology:
Pediatric Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
These physicians treat diseases in children with special ENT (ear, nose and throat) problems including birth defects in the head and neck and developmental delays. Physicians Specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology:
Otology / Neurotology
Physicians specializing in these areas treat diseases of the ear. including injury, cancer, nerve pathway disorders which affect hearing and balance. Physicians Specializing in Otology / Neurotology:
Rhinology
These physicians treat disorders of the nose and sinuses. Physicians Specializing in Rhinology:
General Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
These physicians treat a broad range of ENT (ear, nose and throat) disorders or diseases. Physicians in this area:
Dr. Michael Allegretto | Dr. Kal Ansari | Dr. Cliff Carter
Dr. John Ditoppa | Dr. Jeffrey R. Harris | Dr. John Keohane
Dr. William Kudryk | Dr. Richard Liu | Dr. Allan Ho
Dr. Hadi Seikaly | Dr. Erin Wright | Dr. Rob Seemann
Dr. Dan O'Connell
Education and Training
It takes up to 15 years of training to become an Otolaryngologist. To qualify for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, a candidate must first complete medical school (usually four years), and at least five years of specialty training. After completing their education the physician must pass the Canadian Certification examination. Some otolaryngologists elect to participate in a fellowship: more extensive training in one of the subspecialty areas.
If you are interested in learning more about our residency and fellowship programs, visit Residency and Fellowship Programs.
