Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery

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People with conditions of ear, nose, throat, and head and neck are cared for by the specialists of the Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery. The clinic has one of the largest ear, nose and throat practices in the world, with more than 50 specialists committed to providing individualized medical and surgical care to people at its campuses in Arizona, Minnesota and Florida. Mayo Clinic Health System locations are in 39 communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. These sites bring Mayo Clinic ear, nose and throat (ENT) expertise and head and neck surgery to their local communities.

Our otolaryngologists work closely with other specialists to provide coordinated, comprehensive care for thousands of people each year. Depending on your situation, your Mayo Clinic doctor might collaborate with experts in audiology, endocrinology, speech pathology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, dermatology, allergy and immunology, neurology, plastic surgery, pulmonary medicine, sports medicine, oncology, and other areas as needed. Pediatric otolaryngologists consult with other pediatric specialists to provide comprehensive care for children. Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota is one of the few medical centers in the United States with the expertise to perform specialized pediatric otolaryngology surgeries, such as laryngotracheal reconstruction.

Physician-scientists at Mayo Clinic conduct research to develop and improve treatment options. People treated at Mayo Clinic are frequently among the first to benefit from breakthrough therapies, advanced technologies and clinical research trials.

Mayo Clinic's Otolaryngology (ENT)/Head and Neck Surgery researchers have advanced surgical treatments, such as through-the-mouth (transoral) laser microsurgery, transoral robotic surgery, laryngeal transplants, and small blood vessel (microvascular) head and neck reconstruction surgery. Our surgeons were among the earliest pioneers of transoral minimally invasive techniques to remove tumors.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for ear, nose and throat by U.S. News & World Report.

Mayo Clinic is nationally recognized for expertise in a full range of medical and surgical services for people with problems of the ear, nose, sinus, head and neck. Our otolaryngology (ENT)/head and neck surgeons perform hundreds of more common procedures, such as removal of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy), repair of eardrum (tympanic membrane) perforations and sinus surgery. And they do highly complex surgeries, such as endoscopy for pituitary tumors, robotic surgery for throat cancer and microsurgery for acoustic neuroma tumors.

Mayo Clinic ENT specialists offer a full range of diagnostic assessments, medical treatments and surgical procedures, though not all services are available at each location. Please confirm when you request an appointment.

Mayo Clinic otolaryngology (ENT)/head and neck specialists treat the following conditions. Not all services are available at each location. Please confirm when you request an appointment.

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

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Arizona

Audiology/Hearing/Vestibular

1. Jaime M. Bogle, Au.D., Ph.D.
2. Michael J. Cevette, Ph.D.
3. Jennifer E. Gonzalez, Au.D., Ph.D.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

1. Stephen F. Bansberg, M.D.
2. Lisa D. Grunebaum, M.D.
3. Richard E. Hayden, M.D.
4. Brittany E. Howard, M.D.

Head and neck surgery

1. Brent A. Chang, M.D.
2. Richard E. Hayden, M.D.
3. Michael L. Hinni, M.D.
4. Brittany E. Howard, M.D.

Laryngology and voice disorders

1. David G. Lott, M.D.
2. Melissa Zheng, M.D.

Neurotology

1. Nicholas L. Deep, M.D.
2. Peter A. Weisskopf, M.D.

Rhinology (nose and sinus) and skull base surgery

1. Stephen F. Bansberg, M.D.
2. Devyani Lal, M.D.
3. Michael J. Marino, M.D.
4. Amar Miglani, M.D.

Speech-language pathology

1. Sara A. Charney, M.S., CCC-SLP
2. Jessica W. Gregor, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
3. Stacy L. Holyfield, M.S., CCC-SLP
4. Elizabeth Reeves, M.S., CCC-SLP

Transplant surgery

1. Brent A. Chang, M.D.
2. Payam Entezami, M.D., M.S.
3. Michael L. Hinni, M.D.
4. Brittany E. Howard, M.D.
5. David G. Lott, M.D.
6. Melissa Zheng, M.D.

Florida

Audiology

1. Greta C. Stamper, Au.D., Ph.D.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

1. Deanna C. Menapace, M.D.

Head and neck surgery

1. Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D.
2. Samip Patel, M.D.
3. Phillip Pirgousis, M.D., D.M.D.

Laryngology and voice disorders

1. Amy L. Rutt, D.O.

Otology and neurotology

1. Joseph T. Breen, M.D.
2. Mallory J. Raymond, M.D.

Rhinology (nose and sinus) and skull base surgery

1. Angela M. Donaldson, M.D.
2. Osarenoma U. Olomu, M.D.

Minnesota

Audiology

1. Cynthia A. Hogan, Ph.D.
2. Aniket A. Saoji, Ph.D.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

1. Jacob K. Dey, M.D.
2. Grant S. Hamilton III, M.D.
3. Michael D. Olson, M.D.
4. Chelsey A. Recker, P.A.-C.

Head and neck surgery

1. Eric J. Moore, M.D.
2. Daniel L. Price, M.D.
3. Kendall K. Tasche, M.D.
4. Kathryn (Katie) M. Van Abel, M.D.

Hospitalist

1. Leah M. Ames, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.

Laryngology and voice disorders

1. Semirra L. Bayan, M.D.
2. Dale C. Ekbom, M.D.
3. Diana M. Orbelo, Ph.D.
4. Rebecca L. Pittelko, CCC-SLP

Medical otorhinolaryngology

1. Quintin M. Cappelle, M.D.
2. Sharon E. Libi, M.D.
3. John D. Muller, P.A.-C., M.S., M.P.H.
4. William J. Remington, M.D.
5. Ryan Stewart, P.A.-C., M.S.

Neurosurgery

1. Michael J. Link, M.D.
2. Jamie J. Van Gompel, M.D.

Oral cavity cancer and reconstruction

1. Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
2. David R. DeLone, M.D.
3. Felix E. Diehn, M.D.
4. Yolanda I. Garces, M.D.
5. Eric J. Moore, M.D.
6. Jonathan M. Morris, M.D.
7. Olivia (Liv) M. Muller, D.D.S.
8. Manpreet S. Mundi, M.D.
9. Alex A. Nagelschneider, M.D.
10. Daniel L. Price, M.D.
11. Katharine A. Price, M.D.
12. Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S.
13. Kendall K. Tasche, M.D.
14. Rochelle R. Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.
15. Kathryn (Katie) M. Van Abel, M.D.
16. Kirk M. Welker, M.D.
17. Lisa M. Epp, RDN, LD
18. Eliot J. Martin, P.A.-C.
19. Lindsay A. Rigelman, M.A., CCC-SLP
20. Michelle T. Ziebarth, APRN, C.N.P.

Oropharynx cancer

1. Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
2. David R. DeLone, M.D.
3. John (Jack) I. Lane, M.D.
4. Daniel J. Ma, M.D.
5. Eric J. Moore, M.D.
6. Olivia (Liv) M. Muller, D.D.S.
7. Michelle A. Neben Wittich, M.D.
8. Daniel L. Price, M.D.
9. Katharine A. Price, M.D.
10. Kendall K. Tasche, M.D.
11. Kathryn (Katie) M. Van Abel, M.D.
12. Linda X Yin, M.D.
13. Katelyn A. Christopherson, R.N.
14. Eliot J. Martin, P.A.-C.
15. Michelle T. Ziebarth, APRN, C.N.P.

Otology and neurotology

1. Matthew L. Carlson, M.D.
2. Colin L. Driscoll, M.D.
3. Jim R. Dornhoffer, M.D.
4. Brian A. Neff, M.D.

Pediatric otorhinolaryngology

1. Shelagh A. Cofer, M.D.
2. Sharon E. Libi, M.D.
3. Laura J. Orvidas, M.D.
4. Joshua P. Wiedermann, M.D.

Rhinology (nose and sinus) and skull base surgery

1. Erin K. O'Brien, M.D.
2. Carlos D. Pinheiro Neto, M.D., Ph.D.
3. Janalee K. Stokken, M.D.

Sleep surgery

1. Michael D. Olson, M.D.

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

Specialists in otolaryngology (ENT)/head and neck surgery at Mayo Clinic are organized into disease-oriented teams to enhance collaboration, research and patient care.

Mayo Clinic otolaryngologists conduct research to improve treatment and outcomes for people with conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Research programs include:

• Audiology
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Genetics
• Head and neck cancer and reconstructive surgery
• Head and neck regenerative medicine
• Immunology
• Laryngology
• Neurosurgery and skull base surgery
• Otology, neurotology and skull base surgery
• Paranasal sinuses, nasal disease and wound healing
• Pediatric otolaryngology
• Rhinology and skull base surgery
• Sleep apnea surgery

Read more about Mayo's otolaryngology research efforts.

Clinical trials

Mayo Clinic researchers are involved in studies to evaluate potential treatments (clinical trials) for many conditions. You may have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Learn more about current ear, nose, throat, head and neck clinical trials at Mayo Clinic.

Research fellowship

The Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery in Florida offers a research fellowship program that provides an opportunity for fellows to work within our research program to advance patient care.

Publications

See a list of publications about otolaryngology topics by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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