Otolaryngologist (ENT Physician)

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Care focus: Ear, nose, throat, and related head/neck structures

Description

Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ENT care for patients of all ages with diseases and disorders affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related head and neck structures. Treat conditions including nosebleeds, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, infected mastoids, and sinusitis, and assist patients with altered or limited sense of smell. Manage head and neck tumors and structural defects of the ENT region while collaborating with other medical practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Treat conditions of the ears, upper pharynx, and oral cavity, larynx, nose, face, and neck
• Treat nosebleeds, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, infected mastoids, and sinusitis
• Assist patients with limited or altered sense of smell
• Treat tumors in the head or neck and defects in the ear, nose, or throat
• Collaborate with other medical practitioners

Requirements

• Medical degree in the state of New York
• Completed otolaryngology residency
• Medical license
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Perfect vision and visuospatial awareness
• Good organizational ability
• Ability to work well alone and within a team
• Good interpersonal skills